Lead Software Engineer, Mobile - Paris/London

Mistral AI; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

About Mistral

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.

What you will do

1. Innovate and Inspire: Lead the design and implementation of new mobile features, collaborating closely with our mobile lead to push the boundaries of what's possible.
2. Empower Your Team: Act as a facilitator and orchestrator, removing obstacles and fostering an environment where your team can focus on creating impactful solutions.
3. Bridge Product and Technology: Serve as the key liaison with our Product lead, translating vision into technical reality with a keen eye for UI/UX sensibility.
4. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work hand-in-hand with product managers, designers, and engineers to define and implement solutions that delight users and drive business value.
5. Performance Excellence: Ensure our mobile applications are high-performing, stable, and responsive, continuously enhancing user satisfaction.
6. Architectural Vision: Drive the evolution of our mobile architecture, staying ahead of industry trends and integrating seamless mobile payment infrastructure.
7. Code Quality and Automation: Uphold the highest standards of code quality through rigorous reviews, unit testing, and automation.
8. Thought Leadership: Stay at the forefront of mobile development trends and technologies, mentoring engineers and fostering the growth of our mobile engineering team.
9. End-to-End Ownership: Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from conceptualization to deployment, ensuring our app shines in the stores.

About you

• Significant expertise in mobile engineering using React Native, with a preference for experience in B2C contexts.
• Deep consumer and UX/UI sense.
• Proven experience in a similar leadership role, with a preference for previous startup or fast-paced/demanding environments.
• Autonomous and self-starter profile.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication.

Now it would be ideal if you have experience with:

• Web Development (frontend/react)
• Experience with AI products

Hiring Process

1. Recruiter Screening (45min)
2. Hiring Manager Interview (30min)
3. Live-Coding interview (60min)
4. System Design Interview (60min)
5. Culture-fit discussion (30min)

Our Culture

We're driven to build a strong company culture and are looking for individuals with solid alignment with the following:

• Reason with rigor
• Are you audacious enough?
• Make our customers succeed
• Ship early and accelerate
• Leave your ego aside

Benefits

France:

• Competitive cash salary and equity
• Food: Daily lunch vouchers
• Sport: Monthly contribution to a Gympass subscription
• Transportation: Monthly contribution to a mobility pass
• Health: Full health insurance for you and your family
• Parental: Generous parental leave policy
• Visa sponsorship

UK:

• Competitive cash salary and equity
• Insurance
• Transportation: Reimburse office parking charges, or 90GBP/month for public transport
• Sport: 90GBP/month reimbursement for gym membership
• Pension plan: SmartPension (percentages are 5% Employee & 3% Employer)