Principal AI Architect

2 weeks ago


Palo Alto, CA, United States Integration Appliance, Inc. Full time
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:

At Intapp, you'll get the opportunity to bring your talents and intellectual curiosity to create better outcomes for our people and our clients. You'll be part of a growing public company, with a modern work environment that's connected yet flexible and where your professional growth and well-being are top priorities. We'll collaborate and grow together, supporting each other in a positive, open atmosphere that fosters creativity, innovation, and teamwork.

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.

Please note: Intapp will not hire through text message, social media, or email alone. We will never extend a job offer unless you have been contacted directly by an Intapp recruiter and have participated in the interview process which will generally consist of 3 or more virtual or in person meetings. Please note that Intapp only uses company email addresses, which contain "@intapp.com" or "@dealcloud.com" to communicate with candidates via email. Intapp will never ask for financial information of any kind or for any payment during the job application process. We post all legitimate job openings on the Intapp Career Site at https://www.intapp.com/working-at-intapp/. If you believe you were a victim of such a scam, you may contact your local authorities. Intapp is not responsible for any claims, losses, damages, or expenses resulting from scammers.

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