# Research Software Engineer at Mistral

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> Responsibilities: - Own and improve large-scale research pip

- **Company:** Mistral (https://jobs.trythestack.co/companies/mistral)
- **Location:** Paris, France
- **Work arrangement:** On-site
- **Employment type:** Full-time
- **Experience level:** 5–10 years
- **Visa sponsorship:** Offered, according to the listing
- **Key skills:** Python, C++, Rust, Go, Java, Kubernetes, SLURM, CI/CD, Distributed Systems, Software Design, Performance Profiling, I/O Optimization, Container Orchestration, API Design, Observability, System Code
- **Posted by employer:** 2026-06-30
- **Added to The Stack:** 2026-07-10
- **Status:** May no longer be active (posted more than 60 days ago)
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/mistral.ai/e91d8785-a4a1-4fc5-b214-21d285005cd0 (the employer's own application page)
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## About the role

Responsibilities:
- Own and improve large-scale research pipelines, shared dev-tools, evaluation and data pipelines.
- Design, implement and harden distributed services for training and orchestration (Kubernetes / SLURM).
- Write efficient, well-tested Python and systems code; maintain/ship libraries in C++/Rust/Go as needed.
- Expose clean APIs and automate model lifecycle tasks (model pushes, CI/CD, deployment hooks).
- Build CLIs, dashboards and stable shared utilities from prototypes to production-grade tooling.
- Enforce code review, testing, observability and performance profiling practices.
- Collaborate closely with researchers to remove engineering blockers and speed iteration.

Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience and 4+ years building distributed systems.
- Strong Python skills plus proficiency in at least one systems language (C++, Rust, Go, Java).
- Hands-on experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes), SLURM and GPU-cluster workflows.
- Familiarity with CI/CD, automated testing, observability stacks and performance/I/O optimization.
- Strong software design, debugging, Linux and collaboration skills; experience working with research teams.

## Responsibilities

Design and harden the codebase, tools, and distributed services used to train and ship frontier-scale AI models. Build and maintain shared developer tools, evaluation pipelines, and cluster tooling to accelerate research efforts.

## Requirements

Requires a Master's in Computer Science or equivalent experience with over 4 years of experience building large-scale distributed systems. Proficiency in Python and at least one systems language, along with hands-on experience in container orchestration, is essential.

## FAQ

- **Is this Research Software Engineer role still open?** It was posted on 2026-06-30. Listings more than 30 days old may no longer be active, so check Mistral's site before applying.
- **Does Mistral offer visa sponsorship?** This listing is marked as offering visa sponsorship. Eligibility rules are set by the employer, so check the details on Mistral's site.
- **Where is this role located?** The listing gives the location as Paris, France. It is marked on-site.
- **What skills does this role ask for?** The listing names: Python, C++, Rust, Go, Java, Kubernetes, SLURM, CI/CD, Distributed Systems, Software Design, Performance Profiling, I/O Optimization, Container Orchestration, API Design, Observability, System Code.

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