# Principal AI Architect at Clera

Principal AI Architect at Clera in New York. Remote, full-time, paying $270k–$330k. Posted October 29, 2026.

- Company: Clera
- Location: New York
- Workplace: Remote
- Job type: Full-time
- Pay: $270k–$330k
- Experience: 12+ years
- Posted: 2026-10-29
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/clera/3ac1d668-338b-47fa-a520-bfffc9856354/application
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/principal-ai-architect-clera-zxbxmh

## Requirements

- 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.

## 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.