Technical Program Manager, HPC

Mistral AI is hiring a Technical Program Manager, HPC for a remote role open to applicants in France. Level rates it ; you can apply on Mistral AI.

Level's read on this job

On Level's scale, this role is Builds AI ●●●●: the job is building AI systems.
The posting lists this role as remote.
Tools and skills the posting cites include program management, hpc and infrastructure.
Level classifies it as a lead role.
Level lists 234 other open roles at Mistral AI.

AI in this role

Oversee the delivery of high-performance computing clusters and infrastructure to scale AI systems.

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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 Technical Project Lead on the HPC team, you will oversee the delivery of Mistral’s high-performance computing projects from deployment to production. This role exists to ensure our HPC clusters are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with technical and operational goals. You will manage critical resources, negotiate with data centers and infrastructure providers, and facilitate collaboration across teams. Based in Paris or London (with frequent travel to Paris if remote), your work will directly impact Mistral’s ability to scale its AI infrastructure.

What You Will Do

Oversee the delivery of Mistral’s HPC clusters, from hardware deployment to production readiness.
Strategically manage project timelines, deliverables, and milestones to ensure on-time completion.
Allocate resources and manage budgets to support project goals.
Negotiate with data centers and infrastructure providers to secure necessary agreements.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to align technical and operational objectives.
Communicate project progress and strategic direction to stakeholders.
Implement quality control measures to ensure adherence to project standards.

What We're Looking For

Technical degree in computer science, general engineering, or a related field.
Proven experience in large infrastructure project management, preferably in HPC or related fields.
Deep program management experience with a track record of delivering complex projects.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong negotiation skills for vendor and partner engagements.
Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional team environments.

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.

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How we rate this

Technical Program Manager, HPC at Mistral AI rates 85 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Builds AI (AI Level 4 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Builds AI. The job is building AI systems.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

Technical Program Manager, HPC is an open job at Mistral AI.
Level rates this role AI Level 4 of 4: Builds AI.
The role is based in Paris and is marked remote.
The job was posted on July 6, 2026.
Seniority: lead.
Applications are handled by Mistral AI. Apply on Mistral AI

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Program ManagementHpcInfrastructureStakeholder Management

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Tell me about a project where program management was part of your work. What did you do?
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Tell me about a project where stakeholder management was part of your work. What did you do?
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