Principal Engineer, VaiDA Mobile Experience

Vertex Pharmaceuticals•Boston, MA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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

Benefits

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
Annual bonus and annual equity awards
Overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements
Student loan repayment
Generous commuting subsidy
Matching charitable donations
401(k)