CLEAR is looking to create frictionless experiences for its members and partners by leveraging AI and machine learning, and is seeking a Principal AI Engineer to shape the architecture and execution of its AI platform strategy.
Requirements
- 12+ years in software engineering, with deep expertise in AI systems, ML platforms, and data infrastructure.
- Proven ability to scale AI pipelines (batch and streaming) and deliver production ML in high-throughput, low-latency environments.
- Strong technical background in cloud-native architectures (AWS or similar) and modern AI/ML stacks (Airflow, TensorFlow/PyTorch, MLflow, etc.).
- Experience leading AI strategy and platform adoption in enterprise-scale environments.
- Skilled at translating regulatory and compliance requirements into responsible AI practices.
- Track record of partnering closely with Product, Engineering, Analytics, and Security teams as well as business executives.
- Excellent communicator who can set a vision for AI, explain technical trade-offs, and influence executives, peers, and partners.
Responsibilities
- Define and scale CLEAR’s AI platform strategy: spanning data pipelines, ML lifecycle management, and intelligent applications.
- Lead engineering execution for AI/ML models (development, deployment, monitoring, retraining) with a focus on reliability, observability, and ethical AI practices.
- Architect personalization and recommendation engines that power mobile, concierge, and care journeys, driving loyalty and engagement.
- Build AI-assisted automation in member care and operational workflows, improving both customer experience and efficiency.
- Modernize analytics and intelligence systems to deliver predictive insights and partner-facing transparency in real time.
- Operationalize trust in AI by embedding privacy, compliance, and security into all platforms and workflows.
- Influence cross-functional stakeholders across the business, fostering a culture of technical rigor, collaboration, and innovation, advising C Suite executives, leaders, and individual contributors.
Other
- Passionate about embedding AI into core products to deliver measurable impact for members and enterprise partners.
- Excellent communicator who can set a vision for AI, explain technical trade-offs, and influence executives, peers, and partners.
- Family-building benefits (fertility and adoption/surrogacy support)
- Flexible time off
- Annual wellness stipend
- Reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or protected needs
