Software Engineer, Desktop (Electron/Tauri)

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. See more about our culture on https://mistral.ai/careers.

Role summary

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Senior Software Engineer specializing in desktop application development to join our growing team. In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to work on our desktop applications, contributing to their development and enhancement using Electron or Tauri. Your work will directly impact the user experience, making it more engaging, efficient, and intuitive.

What you will do

Desktop Application Development: Design, develop, and maintain scalable and robust desktop applications using Electron or Tauri, ensuring seamless integration with backend systems.

User-Centric Design: Prioritize user experience and ensure that our desktop applications meet the needs and expectations of our user base.

Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, and participate in code reviews to uphold our high standards of quality.

Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, front-end engineers, and other backend engineers, to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Problem-Solving: Tackle complex technical challenges and develop elegant, efficient solutions that improve performance and reliability.

Innovation: Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in backend development and AI, and apply them to enhance our products.

About You

• Proficient in Typescript and NodeJS with a preference for experience in B2C contexts
• Experience in desktop application development using Electron or Tauri
• Deep consumer and UX/UI sense
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Low ego and team spirit mindset
• Autonomous and self-starter
  
  
  

Hiring Process

• Recruiter Screening (45min)
• Hiring Manager Interview (30min)
• Live-coding interview - Typescript (45min)
• System Design interview (45min)
• Culture-fit discussion (30min)
  
  
  

Location

We do not require you to be based in a specific location as long as it is in one of the countries listed in this job posting. However, you will be expected to be available for a monthly visit to one of our offices:

• 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇪🇸 If based in France, Germany or Spain: we will ask you to come to our Paris office 3 days per month
• 🇬🇧 If based in the UK: we will ask you to come to our London office 3 days per month
• We will cover 100% of inter-country travelling and 50% of intra-country travelling fees
  
  
  

Besides, please note that we ask all new hires to come to our Paris HQ for the first month of their onboarding (accommodation and travelling covered).

What we offer

💰 Competitive cash salary and equity

🧑‍⚕️ Health insurance *

🚴 Transportation allowance

🥎 Sport allowance

🥕 Meal vouchers

💰 Private pension plan

🍼 Parental : Generous parental leave policy **

🌎 Visa sponsorship **

• currently not available for Germany
• available for France only