AI Governance and Controls Architect

Team: Legal

Location: US

Commitment: Full-time

Workplace Type: remote

Accountabilities:

• Design, implement, and continuously improve technical governance controls across the entire AI lifecycle, ensuring AI systems are secure, compliant, auditable, and aligned with responsible AI principles.
• Lead technical assurance reviews for AI solutions by validating system behavior, identifying risks, and confirming that mitigation strategies are effectively implemented.
• Develop and maintain governance artifacts such as model documentation, evaluation reports, architecture diagrams, risk assessments, and compliance evidence.
• Establish continuous monitoring frameworks, automated validation processes, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to support ongoing AI oversight.
• Partner closely with engineering, product, security, legal, privacy, and data governance teams to integrate AI governance requirements directly into development workflows.
• Serve as a senior technical advisor on AI governance, promoting best practices, supporting audit readiness, and driving continuous improvements to governance and risk management processes.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• At least 3 years of experience working with or governing AI/ML systems in production or near-production environments.
• Strong understanding of AI, machine learning, generative AI, large language models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), agentic workflows, and modern AI architectures.
• Experience translating governance frameworks and regulatory requirements into technical controls, validation processes, and engineering standards.
• Familiarity with AI governance and security frameworks such as NIST AI RMF, NIST CSF, SOC 2, or similar industry standards.
• Experience supporting audits, compliance initiatives, or regulatory reviews through technical documentation and evidence collection.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams, balance innovation with risk management, and thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Benefits

• Remote work within the United States.
• Competitive annual salary ranging from $127,000 to $165,000, plus performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions and matching.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) matching.
• Uncapped paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Tuition assistance and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Gym membership reimbursement and wellness incentive programs.
• Company-paid travel and accommodations for onboarding and required in-person training sessions.