Principal Engineer, VaiDA User Experience
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
August 22, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Boston, MA)
Worldwide
IT
Role: Principal User Experience Engineer for VaiDA, Vertex's enterprise AI platform, focusing on designing seamless, intuitive interfaces for complex AI workflows used by over 10,000 employees. Responsibilities include leading UX strategy, interaction design, prototyping, and frontend architecture, translating sophisticated technical capabilities into accessible user experiences. The role involves close collaboration with product, engineering, AI, and business stakeholders, developing reusable UI components, and advocating for usability standards. Qualifications: Bachelor's in Computer Science, HCI, Design, or related field; proven experience in frontend engineering and UX design for complex applications; proficiency in React, Angular, TypeScript, and design tools like Figma. Preferred skills include designing for AI-powered systems, conversational interfaces, and data-heavy workflows, with experience in enterprise software and design systems governance. High-value: focus on AI, multi-agent workflows, enterprise-scale frontend development, user-centered design, and cross-functional collaboration. Work setup is hybrid or on-site, with flexible work options.