# Software Engineer, Backend (Paris) at Mistral

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> Responsibilities: - Build, ship and maintain backend service

- **Company:** Mistral (https://jobs.trythestack.co/companies/mistral)
- **Location:** France
- **Work arrangement:** On-site
- **Employment type:** Full-time
- **Experience level:** 2–5 years
- **Visa sponsorship:** Offered, according to the listing
- **Key skills:** Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, C#, Golang, API Design, Distributed Systems, System Architecture, Database Management, Caching, Messaging Systems, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Terraform, React
- **Posted by employer:** 2026-04-27
- **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/0dbee454-242d-4a87-a94d-798805a80ca3 (the employer's own application page)
- **Human page:** https://jobs.trythestack.co/jobs/software-engineer-backend-paris-mistral

## About the role

Responsibilities:
- Build, ship and maintain backend services powering AI Studio, Le Chat and Mistral Code.
- Design APIs, data models and scalable architectures to support high traffic and multi-tenant needs.
- Ensure reliability and performance via testing, profiling, monitoring and incident response.
- Work closely with frontend, product and infra teams to deliver complete features and improve developer experience.
- Contribute to code reviews, documentation and deployment automation.

Requirements:
- Proficient in Python or another backend language and experienced in building production APIs and services.
- Strong understanding of distributed systems, databases, caching and messaging patterns.
- Experience with containers (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Comfortable using observability and monitoring tools and debugging production issues.
- Collaborative attitude, ownership mindset and 2–5 years of relevant engineering experience or equivalent.

## Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend features and APIs for AI Studio, Le Chat, and Mistral Code. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement secure architectures and ensure high performance across distributed systems.

## Requirements

Requires a degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience with proficiency in Python or other backend languages. Candidates should have a strong understanding of backend fundamentals, distributed architectures, and a collaborative, low-ego mindset.

## FAQ

- **Is this Software Engineer, Backend (Paris) role still open?** It was posted on 2026-04-27. 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 France. It is marked on-site.
- **What skills does this role ask for?** The listing names: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, C#, Golang, API Design, Distributed Systems, System Architecture, Database Management, Caching, Messaging Systems, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Terraform, React.

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