Principal AI Architect
Clera · New York · remote
ABOUT THE ROLE
Join a cybersecurity-focused SaaS organization as a Principal AI Architect. You will shape enterprise AI strategy and architecture, helping deliver secure, scalable systems for enterprise customers.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Design and guide the delivery of enterprise-scale AI and machine learning systems.
- Define architecture and technical strategy for production multi-agent and agentic AI systems.
- Establish guardrails, safety mechanisms, and control systems for production AI models.
- Architect real-time data pipelines and platform modernization initiatives.
- Lead engineering teams and provide direction to technical architects.
- Guide the evolution and scaling of SaaS platform architecture.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- At least 12 years of professional experience, including leadership in AI/ML architecture or related roles.
- Experience building and delivering enterprise-scale AI systems and production agentic architectures.
- A track record leading architecture decisions and technical strategy for large-scale systems serving enterprise customers.
- Experience designing AI safety controls, real-time data pipelines, or platform modernization initiatives.
- Background in cybersecurity, risk management, or security ratings, along with SaaS platform scaling experience.
- Experience leading engineering teams or managing technical architects.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Base salary: $270,000 to $330,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.
LOCATION
Hybrid role based in New York, New York.