Principal Engineer, VaiDA Mobile Experience

Job Description

Job Summary

The Principal Engineer VaiDA Mobile Experience will help bring Vertexs 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 Vertexs 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

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 Vertexs 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

Bachelors 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

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

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

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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Pay Range:

Disclosure Statement:

Flex Designation:

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 Vertexs 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 persons 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