Principal Architect
VectaraPalo Alto, California, United States
Posted March 24, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Vectara is a company that helps users take advantage of breakthroughs in applied AI to discover and learn more about their business and the world around them.
Job Description
We are looking for a Principal Architect to join our Professional Services organization and serve as the technical lead for our most strategic customer engagements.
Requirements
- 10+ years of total experience
- 5+ years in software development
- 5+ years in a senior technical-client-facing role within a Professional Services organization
- Domain expertise in AI, ML, search, RAG, LLMs, agentic AI, and/or data engineering
- Expert-level proficiency with REST services and at least one major language: Python, JavaScript, or Java
- DevOps experience
- Comprehensive understanding of cloud-based platforms (multi-tenancy, automation, fault tolerance) and on-premises infrastructure (GPUs, virtualization/k8s)
- Ability to communicate technical concepts and implementation approaches with clarity, purpose, empathy, and influence
Benefits
- 100% paid Medical, Dental, Vision
- Option of Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
- Generous paid time off (PTO) plus paid sick time and holidays
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Company virtual happy hours and fun team building activities
