CLEAR · 2 days ago
Head of AI Engineering (Strategy and Innovation)
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$250K/yr - $290K/yr
12+ years expCLEAR is transforming the way people live, work, and travel through its identity platform. The Head of AI Engineering will shape the architecture and execution of CLEAR’s AI platform strategy, partnering with various teams to design and scale systems that embed AI into every interaction.
BiometricsFacial RecognitionIdentity ManagementSecurity
Responsibilities
Define and scale CLEAR’s AI strategy: spanning data pipelines, ML lifecycle management, and intelligent applications
Lead engineering execution for AI models (development, deployment, monitoring, retraining) with a focus on reliability, observability, and ethical AI practices
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
Lead the AI Governance group and drive best practices across business functions
Track and optimize KPIs on AI adoption, model performance, scalability, and business impact
Qualification
Required
12+ years in software engineering and/or technical experience with deep expertise in AI systems, ML platforms, and data infrastructure
At least 5 years of experience with various (e.g. more than one) AI technologies; including GenAI, ML, Deep Learning, RPA or others
Proven ability to scale AI capabilities into high-throughput, low-latency environments
Strong technical background in cloud-native architectures (AWS or similar) and modern AI/ML stacks (TensorFlow/PyTorch, MLflow, RAG, MCP, 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
Passionate about embedding AI into core products to deliver measurable impact for members and enterprise partners
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare plans
Family-building benefits (fertility and adoption/surrogacy support)
Flexible time off
Annual wellness stipend
Free OneMedical memberships for you and your dependents
A CLEAR Plus membership
A 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Catered lunches every day
Fully stocked kitchens
Stipends and reimbursement programs
Company
CLEAR
CLEAR is an identity company that uses biometrics to build a connected world that’s smarter and more secure. It is a sub-organization of Alclear LLC.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$135MKey Investors
United AirlinesT. Rowe PriceDelta Air Lines
2021-06-30IPO
2021-02-08Private Equity· $100M
2019-07-29Corporate Round
Leadership Team
Caryn Seidman-Becker
Chairman & CEO
Recent News
2025-12-30
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