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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$135K - $160K *

Transform OEM partnerships by driving strategic growth and innovative solutions. Leverage market insights and relationship-building skills to negotiate impactful deals and collaborate with senior lead...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Manage the lifecycle of accelerator clusters, ensuring efficient capacity, reliability, and security. Collaborate across teams to enhance infrastructure, automate processes, and lead initiatives that...

Palo Alto, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of engineering by leading architectural decisions, mentoring talent, and driving scalable design within our technical ecosystem, while influencing product and engi...

San Jose, CARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $165K *

Champion high-performing software engineering teams, driving quality and timely delivery while aligning technical direction with business strategy. Foster collaboration and continuous improvement in a...

Nebraska, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join a mission-driven team to shape the future of healthcare technology by leveraging your expertise in AWS, DevOps, and modern software development. Collaborate in a fully remote environment to drive...

Chicago, ILRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing our growth roadmap, ensuring seamless integration across marketing, data, and engineering teams while maintaining data integrity and optimizing performance metrics for succ...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$142K - $186K *

Pioneer a data-driven culture by designing scalable ELT pipelines and analytics models. Collaborate across teams to ensure product data integrity and empower stakeholders with self-service insights, d...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $240K *

Drive cross-domain visibility and coordination in a dynamic engineering environment. As the sole TPM, you'll ensure programs are on track, dependencies are mapped, and automation enhances efficiency a...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$215K - $269K *

Transform your career by architecting scalable systems in a dynamic engineering environment. As a technical leader, you will guide innovative solutions across multiple teams, ensuring high-performance...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Inspire innovation and drive growth as you lead the consumer product line across web, mobile, and desktop platforms, crafting a unified user experience and championing customer-centric strategies for...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $210K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deliver full-stack features, enhancing code quality and mentoring junior engineers while owning projects from inception to deployment in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$106K - $284K *

Drive innovative software development strategies while leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Foster collaboration, mentor talent, and manage project timelines to achieve or...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$118K - $236K *

Join a dynamic team to lead digital engineering initiatives, drive technical strategies, and manage engineering projects. Foster innovation, optimize processes, and ensure the successful delivery of h...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $275K *

Elevate data strategy and reporting for the System Performance Organization, transforming complex robotics data into compelling narratives for executive stakeholders while fostering team growth and al...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving complex, cross-functional programs that enhance client engineering requests and ensure timely delivery. You'll shape processes, manage dependencies, and support Tier 1 clien...

Canada, KYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Take ownership of the product strategy for AI applications, defining the roadmap and driving profitability. Collaborate cross-functionally to build and launch innovative products that enhance user exp...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$249K - $336K *

Lead the charge in transforming research through innovative digital technology and data strategies. Drive scientific excellence by enhancing workflows and data products, ensuring Research teams have t...

South San Francisco, CARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $180K *

Shape the future of cloud technology by leading the design and operation of secure, scalable services. Drive architectural decisions, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams to enhance our clou...

Seattle, WARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $251K *

Elevate your career by leading AI design initiatives across Atlassian's product portfolio. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative user experiences and drive the future of AI in s...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $251K *

Unlock innovative AI experiences as a Lead Product Designer, collaborating across teams to enhance user engagement and drive product excellence in a dynamic environment...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Inspire your career by joining a dynamic team focused on mobile automation, designing frameworks and enhancing test coverage for iOS and Android apps. Collaborate closely with engineering and product...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$182K - $215K *

Join our team to oversee application security, manage vulnerability pipelines, and collaborate with engineering teams to enhance security practices. Drive incident response and advocate for security a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform the data platform by owning product direction and delivery. Collaborate across teams to prioritize needs, streamline processes, and ensure engineering focuses on impactful projects while enh...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $158K *

Transform the Property Intelligence platform by connecting customer needs with product insights. Collaborate across teams to enhance product adoption and engagement through analytics and feedback, dri...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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.