Principal AI Architect

Principal AI Architect

Location: Palo Alto, CA
 

About the Role

As the Principal AI Architect, you will define and lead the technical vision, architecture, and strategy for Intapp’s Intelligent Cloud platform. This executive-level, hands-on role is critical to ensuring our technology ecosystem is scalable, integrated, and AI-enabled. You’ll collaborate across engineering, product, and business teams to deliver intelligent, future-ready solutions that align with industry standards and Responsible AI principles.

What you will do:

• Architect the Future
  Define and drive the AI and platform architecture vision, establishing best practices for building secure, scalable, and high-performance systems on Azure.

• Lead AI Enablement
  Design and implement AI/ML capabilities across the platform, including data ingestion, model lifecycle management, and real-time monitoring to deliver actionable insights.

• Evaluate Emerging Technologies
  Continuously assess new AI/ML tools and trends to ensure the platform remains innovative and aligned with strategic business goals.

• Collaborate Across Functions
  Act as a key liaison between engineering, product, and business stakeholders, translating business needs into actionable architectural designs and ensuring cohesive execution.

• Establish Technical Standards
  Define and enforce architectural standards, toolsets, and integration frameworks which will deliver on Intapp’s promise. Lead governance boards to review and approve major technical decisions.

• Optimize Performance and Cost
  Direct initiatives to monitor and enhance platform performance and cost-efficiency using advanced Azure tools, ensuring high availability and scalability.

• Mentor and Inspire
  Guide and support engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the architecture function.

What you will need:

• Experience
  10+ years in enterprise platform architecture, with expertise in public cloud deployments like Azure, AWS, GCP.

• Leadership & Communication
  Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence strategic direction, and communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

• AI/ML Expertise
  Strong background in AI/ML frameworks, modern tool chains, ability to advocate for generative and discriminative models to deliver AI capabilities at Enterprise Scale.

• Software Engineering Skills
  Proficiency in modern programming languages, SQL and NoSQL databases, and event-driven systems like Kafka, with a focus on building scalable, maintainable solutions.

• Security & Scalability Focus
  Demonstrated success in designing secure, scalable platforms with a commitment to operational excellence and resource optimization.

What will be nice to have:

• Hands-on experience with MLOps, model management, and AI observability tools

• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

• Knowledge of Responsible AI practices and data governance frameworks

• Passion for staying ahead of industry trends in AI and platform architecture

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

What you will gain:

Here, you will have the opportunity to:

• Expand Your Skills: Unlock your potential with professional development opportunities supported by a community of experienced professionals. We offer reimbursement for training and continuing education to help you stay ahead in your career.

• Enjoy Where You Work: Thrive in our modern, open offices designed to inspire creativity and collaboration. Our complimentary lunches and fully stocked kitchens ensure you have everything you need to stay energized throughout the day.

• Support What Matters Most: Our comprehensive wellness and flexible time off programs and our benefits are designed to care for you and your family.  Our family-formation benefits and support during your family-building journey ensure you have the resources you need when it matters most. We believe in giving back and supporting our communities with paid volunteer time off and a donation matching program for the causes you care about. 

Join us and be a part of a collaborative and welcoming culture where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is a priority. Together, we are building a company of long-term value that we can all be proud of.

Your actual base salary will be determined by factors such as relevant experience, geographic location, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, variable compensation and equity may also be included.

Intapp provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and will make hiring decisions without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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