Principal AI Architect

Clera

New York Posted November 5, 2026

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Hybrid Full-time Senior
Salary Range

$270,000 - $330,000 a year

Job Description

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.

Required Skills
cybersecurity machine learning agents leadership artificial intelligence risk management
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