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MAMistral AI
Mistral AIAI

Software Engineer, Backend (Golang)

Location

Paris, France

Work type

Hybrid

Employment

Full Time

Experience

5+ years

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

Posted

2d ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

As a Backend Engineer at Mistral AI, you will develop core systems for Cloud solutions, building robust, high-performance backend systems and APIs for enterprise users. Your role involves designing scalable architectures, ensuring code quality, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver end-to-end features.

At Mistral AI, we believe in the power of AI to simplify tasks, save time and enhance learning and creativity. Our technology is designed to integrate seamlessly into daily working life.


We democratize AI through high-performance, optimized, open-source and cutting-edge models, products and solutions. Our comprehensive AI platform is designed to meet enterprise needs, whether on-premises or in cloud environments. Our offerings include le Chat, the AI assistant for life and work.


We are a dynamic, collaborative team passionate about AI and its potential to transform society.


Our diverse workforce thrives in competitive environments and is committed to driving innovation. Our teams are distributed between France, USA, UK, Germany and Singapore. We are creative, low-ego and team-spirited.


Join us to be part of a pioneering company shaping the future of AI. Together, we can make a meaningful impact.


Role summary

We’re looking for passionate and talented software engineers to join our team. As a Backend Engineer, you’ll play a key role in developing the core systems that drive our Cloud solutions. Your work will involve building robust, high-performance backend systems and APIs to support our rapidly expanding enterprise user base.


What you will do

  • Backend Development

    • Design, develop and maintain scalable, robust backend features and APIs using modern frameworks.

    • Ensure high performance and reliability across our distributed systems.

    • Contribute to systems powering authentication, billing, AI tooling, observability, connectors, and developer experience.

  • System Architecture

    • Design and implement efficient, secure and scalable architectures that support our fast-growing products.

    • Collaborate with infrastructure teams on deployment, monitoring, and performance optimization.

  • Code Quality

    • Write clean, maintainable and well-documented code.

    • Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical standards and best practices.

  • Cross-functional Collaboration

    • Work closely with product managers, front-end engineers, designers and data/AI engineers to deliver end-to-end features.

    • Partner with teams across AI Studio, Le Chat & Mistral Code to ensure consistent platform-wide experience.

  • Problem-Solving & Innovation

    • Tackle complex engineering challenges, from distributed systems to AI product integration.

    • Stay up-to-date with new technologies (e.g., AI/LLM integration, observability, or backend frameworks) and bring them into production when relevant.


About you

  • Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

  • 5+ years of relevant work experience.

  • Proficiency in Golang.

  • Strong understanding of backend fundamentals: APIs, databases, caching, messaging systems and distributed architectures.

  • Experience with cloud-based (AWS, GCP, Azure) and bare-metal infrastructure.

  • Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

  • Ownership mindset capable of shipping end-to-end features with minimal oversight.

  • Excellent communication skills and collaborative attitude.

  • Team-oriented, low-ego mindset and curiosity for learning.


Now, it would be ideal if you had experience with:

  • Front-end development (Typescript, React, NextJS...) or full-stack exposure.

  • Infrastructure management (Docker, CI/CD, Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform...).

  • Observability and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog…).


What we offer

  • Competitive salary and equity

  • Health insurance

  • Sport allowance

  • Meal vouchers

  • Parental : Generous parental leave policy

  • Visa sponsorship

Updated 2d ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Golang • 1+ yrs
APIs • 1+ yrs
Databases • 1+ yrs
Caching • 1+ yrs
Messaging Systems • 1+ yrs
Distributed Architectures • 1+ yrs
AWS • 1+ yrs
GCP • 1+ yrs
Azure • 1+ yrs
Docker • 1+ yrs
CI/CD • 1+ yrs
Kubernetes • 1+ yrs
Helm • 1+ yrs
Terraform • 1+ yrs
Prometheus • 1+ yrs
Grafana • 1+ yrs
Datadog • 1+ yrs
Typescript • 1+ yrs
React • 1+ yrs
NextJS • 1+ yrs
System Design • 1+ yrs
Code Review • 1+ yrs
Problem Solving • 1+ yrs
Attention to Detail • 1+ yrs
Ownership Mindset • 1+ yrs
Communication • 1+ yrs
Collaboration • 1+ yrs
Team-oriented • 1+ yrs
Curiosity • 1+ yrs
AI/LLM Integration • 1+ yrs
Observability • 1+ yrs
Backend Frameworks • 1+ yrs
System Architecture • 1+ yrs
Deployment • 1+ yrs
Monitoring • 1+ yrs
Performance Optimization • 1+ yrs
Backend Development • 1+ yrs
Scalable Systems • 1+ yrs
Robust Systems • 1+ yrs
High Performance Systems • 1+ yrs
Authentication • 1+ yrs
Billing Systems • 1+ yrs
AI Tooling • 1+ yrs
Connectors • 1+ yrs
Developer Experience • 1+ yrs
Distributed Systems • 1+ yrs
Clean Code • 1+ yrs
Maintainable Code • 1+ yrs
Well-documented Code • 1+ yrs
Cross-functional Collaboration • 1+ yrs
Innovation • 1+ yrs

Experience

5+ years

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Software Engineering

Industries

Technology & IT

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Benefits and perks

Health Insurance
Visa Sponsorship

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationParis, France
Work typeHybrid
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium7/10
physicalLow2/10
cognitiveHigh9/10
executionHigh9/10
creativityMedium7/10
uncertaintyMedium7/10
communicationHigh8/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Mistral AI

Team size

Growing team

Location

Paris, France

At Mistral AI, we believe in the power of AI to simplify tasks, save time and enhance learning and creativity. Our technology is designed to integrate seamlessly into daily working life. We democratize AI through high-performance, optimized, open-source and cutting-edge models, products and solutions, including le Chat, the AI assistant. We are a dynamic, collaborative team passionate about AI and its potential to transform society, with teams distributed across France, USA, UK, Germany and Singapore.

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Software Engineer, Backend (Golang)

Paris, FranceFull Time