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About the Role
Join a cybersecurity company as a Principal AI Architect, leading the design and technical strategy for enterprise-scale AI systems. This senior role will help shape how AI capabilities are built and operated in a security-focused SaaS environment.
What You'll Do
• Set AI and machine learning architecture direction for large-scale systems serving enterprise customers.
• Design and deliver production-ready multi-agent and agentic AI architectures.
• Build guardrails, safety mechanisms, and control systems for AI models in production.
• Guide real-time data pipeline architecture and platform modernization initiatives.
• Lead engineering teams and provide technical direction to architects.
• Apply cybersecurity and risk domain expertise to AI and SaaS platform decisions.
What We're Looking For
• At least 12 years1 of professional experience, including leadership in AI/ML architecture and enterprise-scale system delivery.
• Experience designing and implementing multi-agent AI systems in production.
• Strong background in AI/ML technical strategy, model safety, real-time data platforms, and SaaS architecture at scale.
• Experience in cybersecurity, risk management, or security ratings, along with a record of integrity in professional settings.
• 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.
Join a cybersecurity company as a Principal AI Architect, leading the design and technical strategy for enterprise-scale AI systems. This senior role will help shape how AI capabilities are built and operated in a security-focused SaaS environment.
What You'll Do
• Set AI and machine learning architecture direction for large-scale systems serving enterprise customers.
• Design and deliver production-ready multi-agent and agentic AI architectures.
• Build guardrails, safety mechanisms, and control systems for AI models in production.
• Guide real-time data pipeline architecture and platform modernization initiatives.
• Lead engineering teams and provide technical direction to architects.
• Apply cybersecurity and risk domain expertise to AI and SaaS platform decisions.
What We're Looking For
• At least 12 years1 of professional experience, including leadership in AI/ML architecture and enterprise-scale system delivery.
• Experience designing and implementing multi-agent AI systems in production.
• Strong background in AI/ML technical strategy, model safety, real-time data platforms, and SaaS architecture at scale.
• Experience in cybersecurity, risk management, or security ratings, along with a record of integrity in professional settings.
• 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.