Director of Mobile Engineering Jobs

Explore Director of Mobile Engineering opportunities for experienced technology leaders who shape mobile product strategy and guide teams building high-quality iOS and Android applications. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping you discover senior roles aligned with your experience and career goals.

What Does a Director of Mobile Engineering Do?

Directors of Mobile Engineering lead the people, platforms, and practices behind an organization’s mobile products. They partner with product, design, security, and business leaders to set technical direction, deliver reliable app experiences, and connect engineering work to customer and company priorities. Depending on the organization, the role may oversee native or cross-platform development, mobile infrastructure, release operations, and engineering standards.

Key Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek a strong background in software engineering and mobile application development, along with experience managing and developing engineering teams. Relevant strengths can include iOS and Android ecosystems, architecture and system design, cloud services and APIs, application security, quality engineering, and performance optimization. Strategic communication, hiring, roadmap planning, and cross-functional leadership are also essential.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Director-level mobile engineering roles are available across technology, finance, healthcare, retail, media, and other industries investing in mobile experiences. Scope and compensation vary by employer, location, team size, and responsibilities. Browse Ladders for vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, and compare roles based on their technical focus, leadership expectations, and organizational impact.

Find Director of Mobile Engineering Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to search senior mobile engineering openings and identify roles suited to your leadership experience. Review job requirements, assess the mobile platforms and teams you would lead, and explore opportunities where you can influence product quality, engineering culture, and long-term technical strategy.

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$170K - $175K *

Drive the growth and operational excellence of a national mobile maintenance business, ensuring high-quality service delivery and effective team management across multiple markets while optimizing fin...

Charlotte, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$146K - $282K *

Engineer high-quality software solutions, mentor team members, and drive architectural decisions in an AI-driven environment, ensuring excellence and collaboration across product development...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$163K - $224K *

Advance innovative backend systems for a cutting-edge experimentation platform, driving impactful decisions through large-scale data solutions in a collaborative team environment, while designing and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$218K - $283K *

Transform mobile gaming with on-device AI! Lead AI model optimization and performance tuning for real-time, high-quality game experiences across devices...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $159K *

Lead the charge in transforming audience intelligence through innovative product strategies, enhancing consumer insights and data-driven solutions for brands and partners while ensuring privacy and co...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$220K - $260K *

Join a team that's redefining engineering leadership by leveraging AI to enhance productivity and streamline processes. Drive hands-on technical initiatives while managing a lean, high-output team foc...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead a dynamic team of software engineers to enhance data import systems, ensuring efficient document processing and integration. Drive technical direction, improve engineering practices, and foster a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$171K - $235K *

Develop and lead education-first technical sessions within enterprise accounts, fostering collaboration with engineers to build champions, enhance user knowledge, and uncover opportunities for expansi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Innovate the future of architectural strategy by leading technical direction, fostering collaboration across teams, and driving scalable solutions that align with business goals while mentoring senior...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$179K - $320K *

Lead the charge in shaping innovative AI-powered software solutions, driving engineering excellence and organizational transformation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactf...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $145K *

Transform order management processes by leading cross-functional teams in large-scale commerce projects. Drive system design and integration across regions, ensuring seamless order lifecycle and fulfi...

Georgia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$178K - $319K *

Lead the charge in developing end-to-end AI solutions leveraging large-scale data to enhance our core product offerings. Collaborate cross-functionally to innovate and optimize AI applications for rea...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining customer trust through innovative engineering. Lead squads to automate security assessments, driving strategic roadmaps while fostering a high-accountability culture and...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by partnering with the CEO to drive strategic initiatives, optimize operations, and enhance organizational effectiveness. You'll tackle complex challenges, support executive decisi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$155K - $170K *

Lead complex research initiatives by transforming business questions into actionable insights. Collaborate with clients to design robust studies, ensuring methodological integrity and advancing resear...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$168K - $285K *

Shape the future of financial strategy by leading R&D finance, partnering with executives to drive investment decisions, optimize spending, and enhance forecasting accuracy in a dynamic, AI-driven env...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance program execution by leading cross-functional teams to deliver AI initiatives. Collaborate with remote developers, manage Agile processes, and ensure alignment with business goals while drivin...

Pleasant Grove, UTRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K *

Empower your career as a Senior iOS Developer, crafting innovative mobile applications and enhancing workflows. Collaborate with a dynamic team to elevate user privacy and experience while mentoring o...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$239K - $298K *

Discover a pivotal role in shaping the future of our engineering function. Lead a small team to enhance our GTM engine, integrating product and marketing efforts while driving innovation in technology...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of our platform by leading cross-organizational initiatives, defining architectural standards, and mentoring engineers. Drive technical excellence and influence across teams while own...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$158K - $248K *

Unlock potential by architecting scalable file management solutions, integrating distributed systems, and ensuring secure access for enterprise customers. Collaborate across teams to enhance data acce...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Transform complex data into actionable insights by owning end-to-end data initiatives. Design scalable pipelines and models that enhance product features and analytics, ensuring data quality and relia...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$211K - $272K *

Transform your career by leading enterprise applications strategy and delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, drive AI adoption, and ensure robust application architect...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Lead our initiatives in designing and constructing innovative water and carbon capture facilities globally. Collaborate across teams to ensure project success within budget and timeline while promotin...

California, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Innovate and lead the MyGeotab workflows, ensuring usability and reliability while driving evolution and collaboration across product domains to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Mobile Engineering do?question toggle

    A Director of Mobile Engineering sets technical direction for mobile products and leads engineering teams responsible for building, maintaining, and improving mobile applications. The role commonly involves architecture, delivery, talent development, and collaboration with product, design, and business partners.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Director of Mobile Engineering jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly look for extensive software engineering experience, mobile development expertise, and a track record leading engineering teams. Knowledge of iOS or Android development, system architecture, security, and reliable release practices can be valuable.

  • How much do Director of Mobile Engineering jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation depends on the employer, location, industry, and scope of the position. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for specific salary information.

  • Where can I find Director of Mobile Engineering jobs?question toggle

    You can explore Director of Mobile Engineering openings on Ladders, which features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more.