Principal AI Architect

Clera

• $270K — $330K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10-12 years of experience in AI/ML architecture or engineering leadership roles.
  • Proven record of delivering enterprise-scale AI systems in production.
  • Hands-on experience with multi-agent or agentic AI architectures.
  • Expertise in building safety mechanisms for production AI systems.
  • Background in SaaS architecture for enterprise customers.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity, risk management, or security ratings.
  • Experience in leading engineering teams or managing technical architects.

Responsibilities

  • Design and supervise enterprise-scale AI and ML systems with defined technical standards.
  • Architect and implement multi-agent AI systems in production.
  • Lead AI/ML architectural decisions and set long-term strategies.
  • Establish safety mechanisms and controls for reliable AI behavior.
  • Design real-time data pipelines and initiate platform modernization.
  • Mentor engineering teams and technical architects, promoting best practices.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working model with a presence in New York City.
  • Opportunities for leadership and mentorship in engineering.
  • Innovative work at the intersection of AI and cybersecurity.
  • Engagement with high-profile enterprise clients.
  • Involvement in shaping the future of security product strategies.
Full Job Description
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.

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