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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated lists this Principal Engineer, VaiDA Mobile Experience opportunity in boston, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
Job Summary
The Principal Engineer, VaiDA Mobile Experience will help bring Vertex's AI experience tool, VaiDA, to life through intuitive, high-quality mobile experiences that make AI accessible wherever work happens. This role will design and develop secure, performant, and user-friendly mobile capabilities that connect seamlessly to Vertex's AI and agentic platform, while also supporting existing mobile applications across Vertex. The ideal candidate combines strong mobile engineering expertise with a sharp eye for usability, polish, and responsiveness, and can translate complex AI-driven functionality into clear, elegant mobile interactions. This person will play a key role in making VaiDA a trusted and valuable everyday companion for Vertex employees.
Work Model: Hybrid or On-site
Key Responsibilities
Design, build, test, and maintain high-quality mobile applications and features for the VaiDA experience
Own the technical direction and architecture for VaiDA mobile experiences
Translate AI-driven capabilities into clear mobile workflows that are easy to use and understand
Integrate mobile applications with Vertex's AI and agentic platform, APIs, and enterprise systems
Ensure mobile solutions are secure, scalable, reliable, and optimized for performance
Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, AI engineers, backend developers, and platform teams to deliver seamless end-to-end experiences
Champion mobile usability, accessibility, and design best practices across the VaiDA experience
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues to improve application stability and user satisfaction
Define and uphold code quality, testing standards, and release processes for mobile applications
Continuously evaluate new mobile technologies, frameworks, and development practices to improve product quality and delivery speed
Support the ongoing enhancement of VaiDA as a trusted daily tool for employees across the organization
Support the operational management of additional Vertex mobile applications, including certificate signing, provisioning, and developer account administration
Coordinate mobile application deployments and updates through enterprise distribution platforms, including Microsoft Intune, and ensure apps remain compliant with certificate and release requirements
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
Experience developing and delivering mobile applications in a professional environment
Strong understanding of mobile application architecture, design patterns, and development best practices
Experience building secure, performant, and responsive mobile features
Ability to create intuitive and user-friendly experiences with strong attention to detail and design quality
Experience integrating mobile applications with backend services, APIs, and enterprise platforms
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Commitment to building high-quality products that prioritize usability, reliability, and trust
Technical Skills Required
Mobile application development
Native iOS and Android development
API integration
Secure mobile development practices
Performance optimization
Responsive UI development
Mobile application testing and debugging
Version control systems
Experience submitting and maintaining mobile apps on both iOS and Android platforms
Collaboration with AI, backend, and platform services
Mobile application signing, provisioning, and release management
Enterprise mobile deployment coordination through platforms such as Microsoft Intune
Preferred Skills
Experience building AI-enabled or conversational mobile applications
Familiarity with enterprise mobile application development
Experience designing mobile experiences for productivity, assistant, or workflow tools
Understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive design principles
Exposure to agentic platforms, intelligent assistants, or modern AI integration patterns
Experience working in agile product development environments
Strong sense of product quality, visual polish, and interaction design
Benefits
Vertex offers a competitive and comprehensive rewards package designed to support employees' health, well-being, growth, and success. Benefits may include:
Competitive base salary and performance-based incentives
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement savings programs
Paid time off and company holidays
Parental and family support benefits
Learning and development opportunities
Employee wellness programs
Collaborative and mission-driven work environment
Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that support business transformation and scientific progress
Pay Range
$166,640 - $250,000
Disclosure Statement
The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.
Flex Designation
Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible
Flex Eligibility Status
In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.
Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex's Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.
Company Information
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.
Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at
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Worksite address
boston, MA, 02298, US
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