Principal AI Architect
At a glance
Senior AI Engineering role at Clera. Remote, United States · full-time · $270,000–$330,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Design large-scale AI and machine learning systems, then steer their delivery into production
- Set technical direction for production agent-based AI architectures and the systems around them
- Build safeguards and controls that manage risks in deployed AI models
- Shape real-time data flows and platform upgrades, while guiding engineering teams and technical architects
- Guide the SaaS platform’s architecture as it grows and evolves
What you bring
- At least twelve years of professional experience, including leadership in AI/ML architecture or a related area
- You have built enterprise-scale AI systems and delivered agent-based architectures for production use
- You have led architecture choices and technical strategy for large systems serving enterprise customers
- Your background includes cybersecurity, risk management or security ratings, plus experience scaling SaaS platforms
Who this fits
This senior role suits an experienced AI architect who has led technical direction and engineering teams. It is hybrid and based in New York. Visa sponsorship is unavailable.
From the employer
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.