Staff Software Engineer, Search

AI company democratizing AI through high-performance, optimized, open-source models, products and solutions for enterprise needs.
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
10+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Staff Software Engineer, Search

Mistral AI is at the forefront of democratizing AI technology through their comprehensive platform offering high-performance, optimized, open-source models and solutions. As a Staff Software Engineer in the Knowledge and Search team, you'll play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and scaling search capabilities that power both user needs and internal systems. The position reports to the Head of Engineering and is based in Paris, France.

The role demands a seasoned professional with 10+ years of experience and a master's degree in Computer Science or related fields. You'll be responsible for building and maintaining a scalable search platform, managing information retrieval systems, and ensuring optimal performance for enterprise customers. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in backend development using languages like Python, Go, C++, or Rust, along with infrastructure management skills using Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.

Joining Mistral AI means being part of a dynamic, multicultural team distributed across France, USA, UK, Germany, and Singapore. The company offers a competitive compensation package including equity, comprehensive health insurance, daily lunch vouchers, gym membership contributions, and support for work-life balance through generous parental leave and visa sponsorship if needed.

This is an opportunity to shape the future of AI technology while working with a collaborative, low-ego team that's passionate about making a meaningful impact. You'll be at the heart of developing and scaling crucial search infrastructure that connects customers with the information they need, making this role both challenging and rewarding for the right candidate.

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Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, Search

  • Building, maintaining and enhancing a fast, reliable and scalable search platform (web and knowledge)
  • Owning information retrieval systems serving both internal needs and enterprise customers
  • Ensuring search capabilities meet increasing customer demands
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to improve search reliability, performance, and scale across cloud-native and on-premise services

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer, Search

Python
Go
Kubernetes
  • 10+ years of relevant professional work experience
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
  • Experience building and scaling distributed search engine systems
  • Excellent proficiency in backend software development
  • Solid proficiency in infrastructure management
  • Good knowledge of cloud-native ecosystems
  • Autonomous and self-starter
  • Ability to communicate with influence

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer, Search

Medical Insurance
Visa Sponsorship
Parental Leave
  • Competitive salary and equity structure
  • Full health insurance for employee and family
  • Daily lunch vouchers
  • Monthly contribution to Gympass subscription
  • Monthly contribution to mobility pass
  • Generous parental leave policy
  • Visa sponsorship if required

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