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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$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of mobile healthcare applications by building intuitive, reliable features for our mobile platform. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance user experiences while meeting the challe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$128K - $189K *

Drive engineering excellence by leading cross-regional teams to deliver innovative platform integrations, ensuring high-quality, scalable solutions that align with strategic business goals in a dynami...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$128K - $189K *

Drive engineering excellence by leading cross-regional teams to deliver innovative platform integrations, ensuring high-quality, scalable solutions that align with strategic business goals in a dynami...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$307K - $427K *

Optimize global software engineering for security defense platforms, leading multi-site teams to enhance detection and response capabilities. Drive innovation in AI-driven automation and high-reliabil...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $212K *

Drive growth through innovative demand generation strategies, leveraging data and analytics to enhance pipeline performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize marketing efforts and l...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$175K - $210K *

Empower organizational success by partnering with senior leaders to translate strategy into actionable results. Drive operational excellence across functions, enhance decision-making, and lead transfo...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$160K - $200K *

Drive operational excellence by partnering with senior leaders to translate strategy into actionable results across multiple functions, enhancing organizational effectiveness and fostering growth thro...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$180K - $220K *

Lead cross-functional initiatives and drive strategic business operations to enhance organizational effectiveness. Collaborate with senior leaders to translate goals into actionable priorities, ensuri...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$170K - $200K *

Drive operational excellence by partnering with senior leaders to translate strategy into actionable results. Oversee cross-functional initiatives, enhance organizational effectiveness, and champion b...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $180K *

Transform design leadership by shaping strategies and guiding a global team across Fortune 500 portfolios. Elevate client interactions and foster a thriving culture that drives exceptional digital exp...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead design strategy across Fortune 500 accounts, shaping the future of digital product design globally. Drive innovation, influence client strategy, and cultivate a top-tier design organization while...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining software development leadership by driving strategic initiatives, enhancing team capabilities, and ensuring high-quality delivery across platforms. Lead a talented team t...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$200K - $240K *

Provide executive-level technical leadership for a WealthTech platform, shaping engineering vision and strategy. Lead high-performing teams, drive platform modernization, and ensure compliance while c...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$218K - $401K *

Lead the development of a cohesive platform product strategy, driving adoption and prioritization across teams. Collaborate with engineering to translate user needs into a clear roadmap, ensuring impa...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$263K - $401K *

Lead the charge in building a dynamic platform product team, driving strategic priorities and fostering adoption across the organization. Collaborate closely with engineering to shape a cohesive roadm...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $210K *

Shape the future of enterprise management by driving the roadmap for identity, access, and security systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure reliable performance, compliance, and seamless adoption...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$274K - $302K *

Drive the delivery of innovative software solutions across multiple platforms, leading technical roadmaps and enhancing infrastructure to support high-volume applications and improve operational effic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$208K - $255K *

Champion technical strategy and execution for global data initiatives, enhancing engineering quality and modernization. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation and operational excellence in data...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$203K - $345K *

Champion the vision for Agentic Software Delivery, spearheading strategic innovation across CI, CD, and observability to enhance software delivery automation and customer experience while driving reve...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$235K - $250K *

Transform engineering leadership by building resilient platforms and teams. Drive strategic initiatives in SRE, DevOps, and AI adoption while ensuring operational excellence and incident management ac...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of mobile applications by designing, developing, and maintaining cross-platform solutions. Collaborate with product managers and designers to deliver high-quality...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$228K - $273K *

Oversee a dynamic team of engineers to enhance edge delivery systems, driving innovation in Varnish technology and ensuring optimal performance across global platforms while fostering a collaborative...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$228K - $273K *

Lead and inspire a distributed team of engineers focused on Varnish internals and edge caching systems. Manage project execution, foster team growth, and ensure high platform performance while collabo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$228K - $273K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of edge delivery by leading a talented group of engineers. Drive innovation in low-latency systems and enhance platform performance while fostering a collaborativ...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$270K - $335K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of connectivity by leading engineers to deliver impactful solutions. Drive technical excellence and foster a culture of growth and collaboration while navigating...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.