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Principal AI Architect

$270k to $330k

New YorkFull-timeLeadPosted Nov 6, 2026

Against the New York City typical range

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join a cybersecurity company as a Principal AI Architect, shaping the architecture and technical strategy for enterprise-scale AI systems. This senior leadership role focuses on building production-ready AI capabilities for a SaaS platform.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Design and oversee AI/ML architectures for large-scale systems serving enterprise customers.
  • Define AI architecture decisions and technical strategy across the organization.
  • Design and deliver multi-agent and agentic AI systems for production environments.
  • Develop guardrails, safety mechanisms, and control systems for production AI models.
  • Architect real-time data pipelines and platform modernization initiatives.
  • Lead engineering teams or technical architects in delivering scalable SaaS platform capabilities.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

  • At least 12 years of professional experience, including enterprise-scale AI systems delivery in AI/ML architecture roles.
  • Experience designing and implementing multi-agent or agentic AI architectures in production.
  • Strong background leading AI/ML architecture and technical strategy for enterprise systems.
  • Experience building production AI guardrails, safety measures, or control systems.
  • Experience with real-time data pipelines, platform modernization, and SaaS architecture at scale.
  • Background in cybersecurity, risk management, or security ratings.
  • Experience leading engineering teams or managing technical architects.

COMPENSATION

& BENEFITS Annual base salary: $270,000 to $330,000. Visa sponsorship is not available. LOCATION Hybrid role based in New York, New York.

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