Principal AI Architect
Clera
- Location
- Remote (New York, New York)
- Compensation
- $270k - $330k/yr
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior Level
About the role
Clera is a cybersecurity-focused SaaS organization seeking a Principal AI Architect to shape enterprise AI strategy. The role involves designing scalable AI systems, defining technical strategy for agentic AI, and leading engineering teams to ensure secure, production-ready solutions.
Skills
Perks
- Hybrid Work
Full job details
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.