Principal Solutions Architect, AI Ecosystem & Alliances

<h3 data-path-to-node="6">About the Role</h3> <p data-path-to-node="7">We are seeking a technically fluent <strong data-path-to-node="7" data-index-in-node="36">Principal Solutions Architect</strong> to lead our strategic partnership strategy across the enterprise AI infrastructure ecosystem. You will define joint value propositions that articulate the combined strength of our technology alongside partner platforms, creating differentiated solutions across the full AI stack.</p> <p data-path-to-node="8">This role sits at the intersection of partnership strategy, technical architecture, and field enablement. You will be responsible for shaping long-term alliance roadmaps, engaging credibly with solution architects, and preparing global GTM teams to effectively position joint solutions.</p> <h3 data-path-to-node="10"><strong data-path-to-node="10" data-index-in-node="0">Key Responsibilities</strong></h3> <h4 data-path-to-node="11"><strong data-path-to-node="11" data-index-in-node="0">Partnership Strategy &amp; Alliance Management</strong></h4> <ul data-path-to-node="12"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="12,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="12,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Ecosystem Leadership:</strong> Lead alliance strategy across cloud providers, silicon vendors, MLOps platforms, enterprise Linux/container platforms, and vector database providers.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="12,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="12,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Joint Business Planning:</strong> Build structured business plans with shared objectives, integration milestones, and multi-year roadmaps.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="12,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="12,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Executive Relationships:</strong> Cultivate relationships from C-suite sponsors to technical architects to maintain long-term strategic alignment.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="12,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="12,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Market Assessment:</strong> Continuously identify new integration opportunities and negotiate partnership frameworks in collaboration with Legal and BizDev.</p> </li> </ul> <h4 data-path-to-node="13"><strong data-path-to-node="13" data-index-in-node="0">Joint Solution Development &amp; Architecture</strong></h4> <ul data-path-to-node="14"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="14,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="14,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Full-Stack Architecture:</strong> Define architectures spanning data ingestion, feature engineering, model training, fine-tuning, and inference serving.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="14,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="14,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Technical Integration:</strong> Drive certified workstreams across priority areas:</p> <ul data-path-to-node="14,1,1"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="14,1,1,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="14,1,1,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Enterprise Linux &amp; Containers:</strong> Certified integrations with platforms like <strong data-path-to-node="14,1,1,0,0" data-index-in-node="74">OpenShift</strong> to ensure AI workloads are deployable in hardened environments.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="14,1,1,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="14,1,1,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Orchestration:</strong> Develop validated deployment architectures with <strong data-path-to-node="14,1,1,1,0" data-index-in-node="63">Kubernetes</strong> optimized for AI workloads.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="14,1,1,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="14,1,1,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Vector Databases:</strong> Build integrations for semantic search and <strong data-path-to-node="14,1,1,2,0" data-index-in-node="61">Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)</strong> workflows.</p> </li> </ul> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="14,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="14,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Engineering Liaison:</strong> Coordinate cross-organizational technical resources to produce reference architectures, validated blueprints, and technical PoCs.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="14,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="14,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Product Influence:</strong> Stay current on inference optimization and retrieval architectures to ensure partner APIs/SDKs are prioritized in the internal product roadmap.</p> </li> </ul> <h4 data-path-to-node="15"><strong data-path-to-node="15" data-index-in-node="0">GTM Enablement &amp; Thought Leadership</strong></h4> <ul data-path-to-node="16"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="16,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="16,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Field Readiness:</strong> Develop technical battlecards, solution briefs, and demo environments to equip partner and internal sales teams.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="16,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="16,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Technical Training:</strong> Design and deliver enablement programs for solution engineers to ensure they can confidently deploy joint AI solutions.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="16,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="16,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Voice of the Partner:</strong> Feed market intelligence and integration feedback back into internal product strategy.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="16,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="16,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Industry Presence:</strong> Represent the company at conferences and summits; author whitepapers and technical blogs on integrated AI infrastructure.</p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-path-to-node="18">&nbsp;</h3> <h3 data-path-to-node="18"><strong data-path-to-node="18" data-index-in-node="0">Qualifications</strong></h3> <h4 data-path-to-node="19"><strong data-path-to-node="19" data-index-in-node="0">Required</strong></h4> <ul data-path-to-node="20"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="20,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="20,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">8+ years of experience</strong> in alliance management, partner engineering, or technical strategy within enterprise software, cloud, or AI/ML platforms.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="20,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="20,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Strong Technical Foundation:</strong> Familiarity with LLM deployment stacks, GPU compute, and ML frameworks (<strong data-path-to-node="20,1,0" data-index-in-node="101">PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX</strong>).</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="20,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="20,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">AI Lifecycle Expertise:</strong> Experience across the software stack, including fine-tuning, inference serving, and MLOps monitoring.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="20,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="20,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Solution Articulation:</strong> Proven ability to translate complex technical depth into clear, compelling narratives for both executive and technical audiences.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="20,4,0"><strong data-path-to-node="20,4,0" data-index-in-node="0">Execution:</strong> Demonstrated success in executing technology partnerships that result in measurable market impact and revenue growth.</p> </li> </ul> <h4 data-path-to-node="21"><strong data-path-to-node="21" data-index-in-node="0">Preferred</strong></h4> <ul data-path-to-node="22"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="22,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="22,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Cloud-Native Proficiency:</strong> Deep experience with <strong data-path-to-node="22,0,0" data-index-in-node="47">OpenShift, Rancher, or Tanzu</strong> and Kubernetes-native deployment patterns.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="22,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="22,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Modern Data Stack:</strong> Familiarity with purpose-built vector stores and their role in <strong data-path-to-node="22,1,0" data-index-in-node="82">RAG</strong> architectures.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="22,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="22,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Ecosystem Knowledge:</strong> Experience with hyperscalers, GPU vendors, and data lakehouse providers.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="22,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="22,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Advanced Education:</strong> MS/PhD in Computer Science or an <strong data-path-to-node="22,3,0" data-index-in-node="53">MBA</strong> is highly desired.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="22,4,0"><strong data-path-to-node="22,4,0" data-index-in-node="0">Community:</strong> Involvement with open-source AI communities or standards bodies.</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>The WEKA Way:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>We are Accountable</strong>: We take full ownership, always–even when things don’t go as planned. We lead with integrity, show up with responsibility &amp; ownership, and hold ourselves and each other to the highest standards.</li> <li><strong>We are Brave</strong>: We question the status quo, push boundaries, and take smart risks when needed. We welcome challenges and embrace debates as opportunities for growth, turning courage into fuel for innovation.</li> <li><strong>We are Collaborative</strong>: True collaboration isn’t only about working together. It’s about lifting one another up to succeed collectively. We are team-oriented and communicate with empathy and respect. We challenge each other and conduct positive conflict resolution. We are being transparent about our goals and results. And together, we’re unstoppable.</li> <li><strong>We are Customer Centric</strong>: Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We actively listen and prioritize the success of our customers, and every decision we make is driven by how we can better serve, support, and empower them to succeed. When our customers win, we win.</li> </ul> <p><br>Concerned that you don’t meet every qualification above?</p> <p><em>Studies have shown that women and people of color may be less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every qualification specified. At WEKA, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this position but are concerned that your past work experience doesn’t match up perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway – you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at WEKA.</em></p> <p><em>&nbsp;WEKA is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. 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