Principal AI Architect

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.