Principal AI Architect

Clera
New York, NY
Remote

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for seasoned AI architects who design and oversee AI systems in cybersecurity or enterprise SaaS environments, with a focus on strategic leadership and responsible technology practices. The hybrid work arrangement in New York suggests a preference for candidates with local presence or flexibility to work on-site occasionally.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with senior AI architecture experience and a background in cybersecurity or enterprise SaaS
    — “Experience designing and overseeing AI or machine learning systems”
  • Individuals who can align AI capabilities with enterprise software and risk management goals
    — “Consider how AI architecture can support enterprise software, risk management, and responsible technology practices”
  • Candidates with a proven ability to guide complex AI initiatives and provide technical leadership
    — “Strong communication and technical leadership skills, with the ability to guide complex AI initiatives”

Things to consider

  • Visa sponsorship is unavailable, so candidates must be eligible to work in the US without support
    — “Visa sponsorship is not available for this role”
  • The role requires a hybrid presence in New York, which may involve in-office work on a regular basis
    — “This is a hybrid position based in New York, New York”

How to stand out

  • Highlight strategic AI architecture decisions in cybersecurity or enterprise SaaS contexts
    — “Design AI solution architectures that support cybersecurity-related products”
  • Emphasize experience in guiding AI initiatives at an organizational level
    — “Establish and oversee the AI strategy, helping guide architecture decisions”
  • Showcase leadership in responsible AI practices and risk management frameworks
    — “Consider how AI architecture can support ... responsible technology practices”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • Design AI solution architectures that support cybersecurity-related products and organizational needs
  • Establish and oversee the AI strategy
Typical background
10+ years of relevant experience in AI or machine learning architectureBackground in cybersecurity, enterprise SaaS, risk or compliance technology

Skills & requirements

Required

AI ArchitectureCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareRisk ManagementResponsible Technology PracticesCommunicationTechnical Leadership

Preferred

Cybersecurity SoftwareAI Governance

Stack & domain

AIMachine LearningCybersecurityCommunicationLeadershipEnterprise SoftwareRisk Management

About the role

Original posting from Clera via Ashby

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a Principal AI Architect to shape and oversee AI solutions and strategy within a cybersecurity software environment. This senior role will help guide how AI capabilities are designed and applied, with a focus on thoughtful architecture and alignment with business and security needs.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Design AI solution architectures that support cybersecurity-related products and organizational needs.
  • Establish and oversee the AI strategy, helping guide architecture decisions and the direction of AI initiatives.
  • Provide principal-level technical guidance as AI solutions are planned and developed.
  • Consider how AI architecture can support enterprise software, risk management, and responsible technology practices.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

  • 10+ years of relevant experience, with senior-level experience in AI or machine learning architecture.
  • Experience designing and overseeing AI or machine learning systems, including the ability to make architecture decisions at an organizational level.
  • Background in cybersecurity, enterprise SaaS, risk or compliance technology, AI governance, or related domains.
  • Strong communication and technical leadership skills, with the ability to guide complex AI initiatives.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The annual salary range is $270,000 to $330,000. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

LOCATION

This is a hybrid position based in New York, New York.

Source: Clera careers (Ashby)

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