> AI agents: this is one page of Nextmove’s FDE site, in Markdown. Nextmove is a job board and free career service for forward deployed engineers (FDEs). Each posting is classified from its text, not its title: the kind of work, how much of it is production code, pre-sales weight, time at customer sites, travel, remote arrangement, level and posted base pay. The site also publishes the aggregates: median pay by level, metro, company and kind of work, and which companies started hiring FDEs each week. Every page under https://nextmove.md/fde is served this way; the index of pages is https://nextmove.md/llms.txt. # Research Engineer, Full Stack Canonical URL: https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/4ea0bb949b9d344c Mistral AI posts a FDE role to build what the customer runs in Palo Alto, CA with no pay posted. A full-stack research engineer who works with researchers, AI engineers, and product engineers on complex customer projects, integrating AI models into client software. Read from the employer’s posting on November 8, 2026. - [Mistral AI](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/mistral-ai) Posted Sep 11, 2026 by Mistral AI · open on Ashby as of Nov 8, 2026 Pay not posted Palo Alto, CA Full-time A full-stack research engineer who works with researchers, AI engineers, and product engineers on complex customer projects, integrating AI models into client software. - [See roles that fit me](https://nextmove.md/sign-up?from=%2Ffde%2Fjobs%2F4ea0bb949b9d344c&placement=top) - [View posting at Mistral AI](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/mistral.ai/cce4be06-ac42-4c69-9bcd-7f5dca6f5e3c/application) Free. Upload your resume once, see why each FDE role fits, and get introduced only when you say so. ## At a glance ### Posted base pay Not posted Mid-level FDE postings, 106 postings: the middle 50% of posted pay is $123K to $162K, median $149K. ### The work Builds what the customer runs Balance **Mostly building** Project stages 1. Pre-sales (not covered) 2. Proof of concept (not covered) 3. Implementation 4. Operations (not covered) - **Coding**: Writes production code - **Builds for**: Both - **Level**: Mid - **Role**: Individual contributor ### What they ask for Experience - **2+ years** technical individual contributor experience ### Do you meet what the posting states? The posting asks for 2+ years. How many do you have? The posting reads as a mid-level role. What level are you at now? The job is in Palo Alto, CA. Could you work there? Which of these have you used in production? Answer each one. Nothing is saved or sent. 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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 Mistral is seeking Research Engineer - Full Stack to facilitate the adoption of its products among internal stakeholders and collaborate with them to address complex technical challenges. ### What You Will Do - Collaborate closely with researchers, AI engineers, and product engineers on complex customer projects, integrating cutting-edge AI models into clients’ software products. - Design, develop, and maintain scalable and robust full-stack applications, ensuring seamless integration between front-end and back-end systems. - Develop complex use cases with our internal stakeholders, providing guidance and ensuring the best production integration with back-end and front-end interfaces. - Collaborate with our product and science team to continuously improve our product and model capabilities based on internal feedback. ### What We're Looking For - You are fluent in English - You hold a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. - You have 2+ years as a technical individual contributor on cutting-edge technologies - You have strong technical coding skills in Python and TypeScript - You have experience with front-end frameworks such as React, NextJS, or VueJS. - You have experience with back-end technologies such as NodeJS. - You have a solid understanding of software development principles, including design patterns, data structures, and algorithms. - You hold strong communication skills with an ability to explain complex technical concepts in simple terms with technical and non-technical audiences Ideally you have: - Experience with LLM/GenAI models - Contributed to open-source projects or libraries - Experience as a Customer Engineer, Forward Deployed Engineer, Sales Engineer, Solutions Architect or Technical Product Manager ### 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. ### Privacy Policy Your privacy matters to us. You can learn more about how we handle your personal data in our Applicant Privacy Policy. [View posting at Mistral AI](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/mistral.ai/cce4be06-ac42-4c69-9bcd-7f5dca6f5e3c/application) ## About Mistral AI Builds AI models, applications, developer tools, and compute infrastructure for individuals, enterprises, and governments. 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