Senior Principal AI Platform Engineer, Data & AI Platform

About Vertex Inc. Vertex is the Decision-to-Defense™ global indirect tax and compliance company. We help enterprises control indirect tax and compliance across the transaction lifecycle-so outcomes can be proved and improved with confidence. Our purpose is to ensure businesses and communities thrive through trusted transactions. Global compliance now lives inside the transaction. So does Vertex-helping enterprises prove outcomes from determination to defense.

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vertexinc.com

1,001-5,000 employees

Software Development

King of Prussia, PA

Public Company

71k LinkedIn followers

Raised $345M

• We are seeking a unique individual with a passion for data and AI technology who
• can help our team drive forward enterprise-scale AI adoption of our data & AI
• platform. Vertex Pharmaceuticals is in a transformational period where we are
• accelerating our capabilities, technologies, and data to augment our scientific
• mission, enable Vertex to grow in scale, and continue to be on the forefront of
• science, medicine, and technology. As part of this effort, it is critical that
• users have data “at their fingertips”, with the patterns and technology to
• support AI adoption at scale.
• As a Senior Principal AI Engineer in the Data Platforms team, you will unlock
• and accelerate AI by designing the reusable components, starter kits, and
• opinionated developer first patterns for our Data Platform. This person will be
• a key contributing member of the Data Platform, driving forward the
• deployment and management of Vertex’s enterprise platform for data & AI. This
• role operates at the platform level, shaping how teams build AI on the platform
• by turning best practices into predictable and repeatable
• patterns embedding governance into code, and reducing time to value for new use
• cases. You will work horizontally across platform engineering, governance, and
• product teams to act as a technical multiplier, enabling dozens of teams across
• Vertex to ship safely, consistently, and securely. To support enablement, you
• will advise and influence high-impact initiatives across the organization
• and lead a scaled enablement program to deliver AI on the Vertex Data Platform.
• Platform Management – Design, support, and continuously enhance Vertex’s
• enterprise data and AI platform to enable scalable and efficient AI adoption
• across the organization.
• Design and Build – Design, build, and maintain production-grade AI starter
• kits to streamline the development and deployment of AI solutions.
• Reference Implementations – Deliver end-to-end reference implementations for
• AI workloads, providing teams with clear examples and best practices
• for leveraging the platform.
• Delivery Management – Partner with platform engineering, governance, and
• product teams to deliver data solutions that accelerate AI development and
• adoption, reducing time-to-value for new use cases.
• Solution Packaging – Package solutions as templated, internal tooling, and
• opinionated defaults that align with enterprise standards, ensuring
• consistency and ease of use across teams.
• architecture patterns, starter kits, and developer-first abstractions to
• empower teams across Vertex to build and deploy AI solutions effectively.
• Technology Champion – Advocate for innovative, cloud-first approaches to data
• and AI platform development, driving forward Vertex’s technological
• capabilities to support future growth.
• opportunities to improve Vertex’s data and AI platform, ensuring alignment
• with best practices and industry standards.
• Enablement Champion – Lead scalable enablement programs across the Vertex
• Data Platform to drive consistency, quality, and reuse of AI platform
• patterns.
• Technical Expertise – Hands-on experience with AI technologies, particularly
• GenAI, LLM, Agentic AI, Dev/DataOps, or MLOps, and a solid understanding of
• enterprise software development tools and methodologies. Experience with
• Snowflake or Databricks is required.
• Workflow Tools – Working knowledge of key workflow tools, including JIRA and
• Confluence, to support project management and collaboration.
• Product and Solution Management – Experience managing the creation and
• grooming of epics and themes for product and Solution roadmaps.
• Project Management – Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage
• multiple projects requiring collaboration across functional areas.
• Team Collaboration – Skillful and collaborative team player with the ability
• to develop rapport and credibility with stakeholders.
• Mentorship and Support – Proven ability and willingness to teach, engage, and
• support others as they learn new technologies and concepts.
• Adaptability and Problem-Solving – Enthusiasm for and ability to quickly
• learn new technologies and tackle complex challenges.
• Communication Skills – Strong presentation, verbal, and written communication
• skills to effectively convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.

• Successful track record with 10+ years of experience working with data,
• advanced analytics, and 5+ years of developing cloud-based data products.
• Strong experience working with AI/ML and GenAI products
• 5+ years of experience delivering projects in agile environments, with a
• strong understanding of agile methodologies and practices.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related
• field, or relevant years of experience
• 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.
• $188,000 - $282,000
• 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.
• Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.
• Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for
• 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

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Summer company shutdown
• Winter company shutdown
• Educational assistance
• Student loan repayment
• Commuting subsidy
• Matching charitable donations
• 401(k)
• Annual bonus
• Annual equity awards