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Clera

Principal AI Architect

New York
Salary
$270,000 - $330,000 annually
Level
Principal
Work type
Remote · US only
Visa
Not offered

Open. First seen 21 October 2026.

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About the role

About the Role

Join a cybersecurity company as a Principal AI Architect, leading the design and technical strategy for enterprise-scale AI systems. This senior role will help shape how AI capabilities are built and operated in a security-focused SaaS environment.

What You'll Do

  • Set AI and machine learning architecture direction for large-scale systems serving enterprise customers.
  • Design and deliver production-ready multi-agent and agentic AI architectures.
  • Build guardrails, safety mechanisms, and control systems for AI models in production.
  • Guide real-time data pipeline architecture and platform modernization initiatives.
  • Lead engineering teams and provide technical direction to architects.
  • Apply cybersecurity and risk domain expertise to AI and SaaS platform decisions.

What We're Looking For

  • At least 12 years of professional experience, including leadership in AI/ML architecture and enterprise-scale system delivery.
  • Experience designing and implementing multi-agent AI systems in production.
  • Strong background in AI/ML technical strategy, model safety, real-time data platforms, and SaaS architecture at scale.
  • Experience in cybersecurity, risk management, or security ratings, along with a record of integrity in professional settings.
  • 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.

What this role asks for

Particular to this role

Cybersecurity

Rare in Clera's other 299 open postings.

Compared with Clera's other open jobs.

The team: Engineering HIRES STEADILY

This role is one of 385 open in Engineering. 319 were posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in March: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.

WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS

LLM (162 of 385), Python (160 of 385), TypeScript (151 of 385), React (122 of 385), Machine Learning (92 of 385), PostgreSQL (70 of 385), JavaScript (66 of 385)

OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM

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Other openings for this role

4 open postings for this role in New York, first posted 30 September 2026. The company is likely hiring for more than one position. None has been taken down and posted again.

Salary context

8 other open postings titled Principal AI Architect state a salary: median USD 270,000 to USD 330,000 a year.

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