Applied AI - Forward Deployed Engineer - Defense

ABOUT MISTRAL Mistral provides full-stack AI solutions: from frontier models to developer tools, applications, and compute. We partner with enterprises tackling the hardest problems across high-stakes industries like finance, manufacturing, defense, healthcare, and the public sector, co-creating customized AI systems that they can run on their terms. 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 Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East. We are creative, low-ego and team-spirited. ABOUT THE JOB The Applied AI for Defense team is Mistral’s specialized unit dedicated to delivering high-impact, secure AI solutions for institutions and organizations operating in highly regulated and strategic environments. We work hand-in-hand with clients to design, deploy, and maintain AI systems that meet the highest standards of reliability, security, and operational excellence. Our team combines deep technical expertise with a rigorous approach to compliance and risk management, ensuring that every solution is both cutting-edge and fully aligned with the unique constraints of our partners. Mistral AI is seeking an Applied AI Engineer to join this team. You will be responsible for the technical design, implementation, and deployment of AI solutions tailored to the needs of critical infrastructure and sovereign institutions. Your work will directly contribute to projects with significant societal and operational impact. WHAT YOU WILL DO • Individually deploy AI solutions into production for use cases with significant operational and strategic impact. • Develop state-of-the-art GenAI applications tailored to the specific needs of sovereign institutions and critical infrastructure, driving technological transformation in collaboration with our customers. • Work closely with our resear