Principal Engineer, VaiDA Mobile Experience

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

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At Vertex, we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay informed on advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends. We seek talent who bring an external perspective, demonstrate curiosity and sound judgment, and thoughtfully adopt new capabilities that improve decision-making, drive innovation, increase efficiency, and help deliver better outcomes for patients.

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:
• 1. Hybrid : work remotely up to two days per week; or select
• 2. 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.

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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 ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com