Job Description

We are transforming IP research workflows into an AI-first, scalable platform architecture. Our mission is to convert complex, knowledge-intensive IP workflows—prior art search, patent landscape analysis, FTO, competitive intelligence—into modular, explainable, enterprise-grade AI systems.

The Principal Architect will partner directly with the Head of Engineering to design and implement the core technical backbone of our next-generation AI platform. This is a foundational architecture role with long-term platform ownership and significant technical influence. As Principal Architect, you will define and build the core architecture that enables:

- AI-native workflows powered by semantic retrieval and reasoning
- Modular backend services and scalable APIs
- Modern, high-performance frontend experiences
- Secure, enterprise-grade multi-cloud deployments
- Robust DevOps and MLOps foundations

You will operate at both strategic and hands-on levels—designing long-term architectural blueprints while actively shaping core systems in their earliest stages. This role is not about maintaining existing systems. It is about laying the foundations for a platform that will define the next decade of the firms growth.

The role is based at our India office location.





We are transforming IP research workflows into an AI-first, scalable platform architecture. Our mission is to convert complex, knowledge-intensive IP workflows—prior art search, patent landscape analysis, FTO, competitive intelligence—into modular, explainable, enterprise-grade AI systems.

Key Competencies

- Customer focus –core to your role is to provide an excellent service to clients.
- Judgement – the firm relies on your judgement in the services supplied to clients. This has to be delivered as per the client’s needs, technically excellent, commercial and on time.
- Technical expertise – robust technical leadership and maintaining your technical competence is critical to ensuring clients receive an excellent service.
- Networking – you are skilled at developing and growing relationships in the wider market and leveraging these to create opportunities for the business.
- Communication – you communicate both verbally and in writing in an engaging and purposeful manner.
- Leadership – you will help drive and lead a culture of continuous development, be able to identify future talent and act as mentor and sponsor.

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