Research Engineer, Robotics at Mistral (Paris, France)
Mistral· Paris, France·
Role details
Mistral at a glance
A French AI lab building open and frontier-grade large language models, with the full developer and enterprise stack around them.
Mistral is a French AI lab that builds open and frontier-grade large language models and sells the full stack around them: developer tooling, an agent studio, consumer and enterprise apps like Le Chat and Vibe, custom model training, and its own GPU compute. Its edge is deployment control, with open weights, EU hosting, and self-hosting for regulated and sovereign buyers.
$3B+ raised · latest: Series C · 1.7B euros · Sept 2025 · backed by ASML, Nvidia, Andreessen Horowitz, DST Global
Job description
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.
The Role
As a Research Engineer on the Robotics team, you will deploy and refine state-of-the-art AI models for mobile manipulation on real robots. This role exists to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world robotic applications, ensuring that Mistral’s in-house models are not only theoretically sound but also practical, scalable, and effective in dynamic environments.
You will join a team of engineers and researchers dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what robots can achieve. Your work will directly impact the development of autonomous systems, enabling them to operate reliably in complex, real-world scenarios. The scope of this role spans from architecting data pipelines for model training to maintaining fleets of diverse robots, all while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to validate and iterate on robotic systems.
What You Will Do
- Deploy state-of-the-art AI models for mobile manipulation on real robots in production environments.
- Architect and optimize data pipelines to support the training of advanced robotics models on large-scale datasets.
- Set up, maintain, and scale fleets of robots, ensuring their operational readiness and reliability.
- Design and conduct experiments to validate robotic systems in real-world conditions.
- Collaborate with engineers and researchers to refine models and improve system performance.
What We're Looking For
- Hands-on experience developing software for real-world robotics applications.
- Mastery of Python and a strong background as a software developer.
- High engineering competence, with the ability to design complex systems and deploy them in production.
- A self-starter mindset, with the autonomy to drive projects forward and the adaptability to collaborate effectively.
- Experience with robotic control frameworks, such as ROS, and proficiency in sensor integration and actuator control.
- Knowledge of control theory, machine learning, or computer vision as applied to robotics.
- Experience with robotics simulators, hardware development, or maintaining large codebases.
- A proactive approach, with a focus on delivering results and continuously improving systems.
WHAT WE OFFER
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Benefits vary by country and may include healthcare coverage, parental leave, retirement plans, relocation support, wellness programs, meal and transportation allowances, and other location-specific perks.
For the most up-to-date details on benefits available in your location, please refer to our Benefits page app.notion.com
PRIVACY POLICY
Your privacy matters to us. You can learn more about how we handle your personal data in our Applicant Privacy Policy legal.mistral.ai
Why work at Mistral
- Culture: Flat structure, high ownership, low ego, and a "builders, not order takers" mentality. The company values audacity, speed, rigor, and customer centricity.
- Remote/Hybrid/Office: Based in Paris (15 rue des Halles); relocation support and visa sponsorship offered. Specific remote/hybrid policy not detailed, but global team suggests flexibility.
- Notable perks and benefits (from careers page):
- 20 weeks paid parental leave for all birthing parents.
- 100% employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
- 6% 401k match (US) / 5% pension contribution (UK).
- Childcare support (reserved daycare seats or financial assistance).
- Meal allowances and transportation support.
- Fitness and wellness subsidies.
- Relocation and settling-in services.
- Financial and career planning support.
- Team composition: 900+ employees from 30+ nationalities; 50% female leaders.
- Interview process: For science, product, and engineering roles: intro conversation → 2-5 technical exercises → 1-3 interviews (hiring manager + teammates) → values conversation → reference checks.