M&A Tech Engineer
Role Summary
As a M&A Tech Engineer, you will be at the forefront of our growth strategy, driving innovation and expansion through strategic acquisitions. This role combines a strong technical background with strategic vision. You will be responsible for identifying and evaluating M&A opportunities that align with our technical and business goals, impacting Mistral’s ability to innovate and expand our market presence. You will collaborate with Product, Engineering, Legal, and Finance teams to assess potential acquisition targets from a technical perspective. By executing on high-potential acquisition opportunities, you will help us enhance our technical capabilities, expand our product offerings, and strengthen our position in the market. Your work will be instrumental in shaping the future of Mistral AI and driving our mission to democratize AI.
What You Will Do
Identify and Evaluate Opportunities
- Conduct market research in the AI ecosystem to find relevant target companies within our priority acquisition areas
- Evaluate the technical potential of targets’ products and technology as well as their fit with Mistral’s offering
Conduct Technical Due Diligence
- Evaluate target’s technology by testing their products and reviewing codebases, architectures and tech stack
- Assess target’s technical team members and structure
- Understand target’s product and engineering roadmap and its scalability
- Work with our engineering team to assess technical synergies and integration path
Collaborate with Engineering
- Partner with Tech leads to define and adjust our strategic acquisition categories and criteria
- Pitch the target after your first technical evaluation to Product and Engineering leads
- Provide technical insights to inform investment decisions and integration planning