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# Principal Engineer, VaiDA User Experience

- **Company:** Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
- **Location:** Boston, MA, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $166,640.0 - $250,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Component-Based Software Engineering, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Modular Design, Performance Tuning, TypeScript, User-Centered Design, Web Engineering, Enterprise Software Applications, ReactJS, Multi-Agent Systems, Backend, Build Management, AngularJS, Information Technology, Figma, Front End Software Development
- **Published:** August 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17791790?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17791790%2FPrincipal-Engineer-Vaida-User-Experience-Massachusetts-Boston

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Design, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience

 * Proven experience in frontend engineering, product design engineering, or UX engineering roles

 * Strong track record of designing and building polished, user-centered interfaces for complex applications

 * Experience translating technical or data-rich workflows into clear and intuitive user experiences

 * Demonstrated ability to own interaction design and prototyping from concept through implementation

 * Strong understanding of usability, accessibility, and responsive design principles

 * Experience collaborating cross-functionally with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders

 * Ability to balance user needs, technical constraints, and business goals in a fast-paced environment

 * Excellent communication, problem-solving, and presentation skills
Technical Skills Required

 * Modern frontend development frameworks such as React, Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS

 * Interaction design and frontend prototyping

 * Enterprise UI development and scalable design systems

 * Experience with design tools such as Figma or similar prototyping platforms

 * Workflow visualization and complex interface design

 * Usability and human-centered design practices

 * Frontend performance optimization

 * Component-based architecture and reusable UI patterns

 * Collaboration with backend and AI/agent-based systems

 * Accessibility standards and inclusive design implementation
Preferred Skills

 * Experience designing for AI-powered products, conversational interfaces, or multi-agent systems

 * Experience leveraging AI-assisted tools to accelerate frontend prototyping, design exploration, or development workflows

 * Familiarity with enterprise software and internal platform experiences

 * Understanding of product strategy and user research methods

 * Experience building interfaces for data-heavy, workflow-oriented, or highly technical applications

 * Familiarity with design systems governance and frontend architecture at scale

## Description

* Design and build high-quality frontend experiences for VaiDA and related AI-driven enterprise workflows

 * Lead UX engineering strategy and frontend architecture for VaiDA

 * Own interaction design and prototyping for a wide spectrum of user journeys and multi-agent experiences

 * Translate sophisticated technical capabilities into clear, intuitive, and scalable interfaces

 * Create workflow visualizations that improve usability, clarity, and user confidence

 * Partner closely with product, engineering, AI, and business stakeholders to define user-centered solutions

 * Develop and refine reusable UI patterns, components, and design standards for enterprise-scale applications

 * Prototype and validate concepts quickly to inform product direction and implementation

 * Advocate for usability best practices and help raise the bar for design quality across digital products

 * Contribute to the overall product vision for VaiDA as a trusted and engaging enterprise AI experience

 * Mentor engineers and influence UX engineering best practices across teams, 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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