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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$209K - $273K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Engineering Manager to lead TDP SQL, enhancing data reliability and performance while mentoring engineers. Drive strategic initiatives, ensure operational excellence, a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$209K - $273K *

Advance your career by leading a high-performing engineering team, driving strategic execution and operational excellence while ensuring a reliable data platform aligns with enterprise goals and custo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $215K *

Advance the cloud platform capabilities, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable product delivery while enhancing developer experience and shaping reliability practices in a mission-driven healthcare...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$207K - $300K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$184K - $314K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $195K *

Drive engineering excellence by leading large programs and mentoring teams. Collaborate across departments to enhance delivery success and foster a culture of growth, ensuring alignment with strategic...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$98K - $176K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$115K - $171K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$360K - $495K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$166K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining software engineering leadership by driving innovation, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-quality development processes. Collaborate with diverse stakehol...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $177K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$160K - $190K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Oversee the enterprise data strategy, integrating reporting capabilities across business applications. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance data governance, drive insights, and ensure secure, reliab...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$154K - $260K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $150K *

Drive growth by leading a team of application developers, overseeing critical app design and delivery while fostering relationships with stakeholders and prioritizing impactful projects in a dynamic e...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$180K - $270K *

Shape the future of talent acquisition by leading a global team to attract top engineering, data science, and clinical talent. Drive strategic initiatives and enhance employer branding to support our...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $270K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$275K - $302K *

Lead and mentor a team of backend engineers, driving architectural decisions and optimizing high-performance APIs. Ensure system scalability, security, and compliance while collaborating with cross-fu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $150K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.