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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Director, AV Product Engineering
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$193K - $285K *
Lead the charge in enhancing Mobile Developer Experience by driving strategic initiatives, guiding a diverse team, and optimizing core infrastructure to empower engineers and create efficient, world-c...
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Engineering Manager, Mobile Developer Experience
$193K - $285K *
Champion a world-class mobile engineering culture while leading the Mobile Developer Experience team to innovate and optimize foundational components across platforms, enabling your engineers to deliv...
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Engineering Manager, Mobile Developer Experience
$193K - $285K *
Champion the Mobile Developer Experience team, driving innovative solutions and enhancing engineering efficiency through collaboration, strategic vision, and strong leadership while supporting a diver...
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Engineering Manager, Mobile Developer Experience
$193K - $285K *
Champion excellence by leading our Mobile Developer Experience team. Drive innovative solutions across multiple mobile platforms, enhancing engineering efficiency while fostering a collaborative and i...
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Engineering Manager, Mobile Developer Experience
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$218K - $365K *
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Senior Director, Software Engineering
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Elevate governance for MuleSoft's Gov Cloud by leading Security, Compliance, and SWAT teams. Drive unified risk management, compliance operations, and certification strategies while ensuring operation...
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Senior Software Engineer, Mobile, Android
$174K - $252K *
Engineer innovative software solutions, leading design reviews and enhancing product quality. Collaborate with teams to develop and maintain scalable applications, ensuring best practices in coding an...
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Senior Software Engineer, Mobile, Android
$174K - $252K *
Elevate software development by designing, testing, and launching innovative applications. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experience and ensure high-quality code while leading design reviews a...
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Senior Software Engineer, Mobile (iOS)
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Director of Engineering, Product
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Sr. Director, Software Engineering - Digital Product Engineering
$245K - $297K *
Reimagine the future of digital product engineering by leading a multidisciplinary team to enhance customer experiences and operational excellence across innovative software platforms, driving growth...
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Sr. Director, Software Engineering - Digital Product Engineering
$245K - $297K *
Optimize our digital product engineering by leading a multidisciplinary team to enhance customer experiences and operational excellence across software platforms, driving innovation and AI integration...
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$180K - $220K *
Lead the charge in developing secure, high-performance mobile apps for digital asset management. Own features from design to release, ensuring a polished user experience on both iOS and Android while...
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Director, Software Engineering, Product Eng
$334K - $500K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of product engineering by leading a dynamic group of software engineers. Drive innovation, foster collaboration, and deliver impactful solutions in a fast-paced e...
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Director, Software Engineering, Product Eng
$334K - $500K *
Shape the future by leading a dynamic Product Engineering team, driving innovation and collaboration to deliver impactful, scalable products that enhance user experiences and meet business goals in a...
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Director, Software Engineering, Product Eng
$334K - $500K *
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Director, Software Engineering, Product Eng
$334K - $500K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of product engineering by leading a dynamic group of software engineers. Drive innovation, foster collaboration, and deliver impactful solutions in a fast-paced e...
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$115K - $162K *
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What does a Director of Mobile Engineering do?
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?
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?
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?
You can explore Director of Mobile Engineering openings on Ladders, which features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more.