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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$138K - $190K *

Lead the charge in flight control law design and embedded software development for prototype vehicles. Collaborate across teams to support rapid prototyping, ensuring technical feasibility and adheren...

San Jose, CARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of discovery operations by leveraging your legal expertise and leadership skills to enhance service delivery and team performance, ensuring top-quality results and efficient workflows...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading strategic initiatives and scaling growth in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Collaborate closely with the CEO and leadership team to drive measurable result...

Oregon, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$250K - $500K+*

Drive innovation by collaborating with hardware teams to enhance tools, evolve compilers, and improve developer experiences, ensuring efficient and effective hardware design processes...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock growth by leading sales initiatives and driving new opportunities in Salesforce services. Collaborate with teams to develop strategic solutions, manage client relationships, and exceed revenue...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$208K - $327K *

Lead the development of cutting-edge AI-RAN products, driving the roadmap and lifecycle management for NVIDIA's ARC portfolio. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver innovative solutions that enhan...

Santa Clara, CARemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$198K - $258K *

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United StatesRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$185K - $220K *

Unlock your potential as a Staff Full-Stack Product Engineer, driving impactful software solutions and collaborating with partners to enhance enterprise deployments. Join us in shaping the future of A...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$287K - $320K *

Join a team that's redefining financial insights through AI. As a senior technical leader, you'll shape the multi-year strategy for Reporting & Insights, guiding engineering teams to innovate and scal...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate healthcare delivery by developing AI solutions that enhance operations and resident experiences. Collaborate with teams to automate processes and improve clinical decision-making in senior ca...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Empower our product marketing strategy by leading a dynamic team, driving impactful campaigns, and enhancing community engagement across diverse markets. Your expertise will shape our go-to-market exe...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$127K - $216K *

Champion risk adjustment initiatives by leading enterprise-wide programs, ensuring compliance and accuracy in data reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and enhance...

Tennessee, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$163K - $215K *

Empower our team as you lead product development for Virtual Care, enhancing member access and clinician delivery. Collaborate across functions to drive impactful solutions and improve healthcare expe...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$163K - $215K *

Transform virtual care delivery by leading product development, enhancing member access, and streamlining clinician workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impactful solutions and...

Boston, MARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$163K - $215K *

Drive innovation in virtual care by leading product development, enhancing member access, and streamlining clinician workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform healthcare experien...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$163K - $215K *

Drive product innovation in Virtual Care, enhancing member access and clinician workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define strategies, prioritize initiatives, and deliver impactful s...

Los Angeles, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$176K - $302K *

Lead the strategy and architecture for AI-ready data platforms, ensuring enterprise data supports generative AI workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish standards and deliver sc...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $180K *

Innovate with us as you lead technical delivery for enterprise data integration and migration projects, focusing on Higher Education and Salesforce ecosystems. Drive solution architecture, manage team...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $180K *

Drive operational excellence by managing the leadership team's cadence, metrics, and contract operations. This hands-on role blends business judgment with execution, ensuring alignment and efficiency...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$240K - $320K *

Transform AI adoption and engineering efficiency by leading cross-functional initiatives and driving the strategic integration of innovative technologies across products, ensuring measurable outcomes...

Bellevue, WARemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the design and management of robust and scalable network infrastructure for hyperscale data centers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high performance and reliability in support...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$162K - $186K *

Build and enhance backend services for a global insurance platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions and improve user experience through data-driven insights and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $130K *

Drive commercial activation and revenue growth for a multi-million-dollar portfolio, leveraging strategic insights and AI to enhance client engagement and decision-making. Lead cross-functional teams...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $200K *

Lead the charge in driving commercial activation and revenue growth for a multi-million-dollar portfolio, leveraging strategic insights and AI to enhance client engagement and deliver measurable resul...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$144K - $200K *

Accelerate public safety initiatives by leading a regional sales team, enhancing team performance, and driving strategic growth in drone technology for emergency response agencies across the U.S...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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.