Clera
Principal AI Architect
- Compensation
- $270K–$330K / yr
- From job posting
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- Arrangement
- Remote
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Level
- Principal
- Posted
- 30 September 2026 (today)
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About this role
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is a senior, principal-level architecture role at a cybersecurity ratings and risk intelligence company, focused on shaping the AI strategy that powers enterprise-scale security products. You will own the design and direction of AI systems that serve large enterprise customers, sitting at the intersection of cutting-edge AI architecture and real-world security applications.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Design and oversee enterprise-scale AI and ML systems, setting the technical direction and architecture standards across the platform.
- Architect and deliver multi-agent and agentic AI systems in production environments.
- Lead AI/ML architecture decisions and define long-term technical strategy for large-scale, enterprise-facing systems.
- Build guardrails, safety mechanisms, and control systems to ensure responsible and reliable AI model behavior in production.
- Architect real-time data pipelines and drive platform modernization initiatives.
- Lead and mentor engineering teams and technical architects, guiding best practices across the organization.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- 10 to 12 or more years of experience in AI/ML architecture or related engineering leadership roles.
- Demonstrated track record of building and delivering enterprise-scale AI systems in production.
- Hands-on experience designing multi-agent or agentic AI architectures at scale.
- Experience building AI safety mechanisms, guardrails, or model control systems for production use.
- Background in SaaS platform architecture and scaling systems for enterprise customers.
- Domain knowledge in cybersecurity, risk management, or security ratings.
- Experience leading engineering teams or managing technical architects.
- Comfort working in a hybrid environment with regular presence in New York City.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The annual salary range for this role is $270,000 to $330,000 USD. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
LOCATION
This is a hybrid role based in New York, NY, United States. Candidates should be located in or willing to relocate to Manhattan.
Work location
- New York, NY, US
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Published 30 September 2026, last checked today. A posting stops being advertised here 90 days after the employer published it, and one the employer takes down is marked closed rather than quietly removed.