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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$130K - $177K *

Drive a high-performing software development team to create innovative solutions using Azure/AWS, .NET, Java, and Angular/React. Lead architecture design, ensure code quality, and mentor team members...

3 weeks ago

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

$160K - $190K *

Unlock innovation in payment technology by leading the strategy and modernization of our Credit Card Payments domain, enhancing resiliency and orchestrating seamless customer experiences across multip...

1 week ago

  •   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...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$154K - $260K *

Join an innovative team to lead and evolve critical Core Infrastructure. Oversee infrastructure strategy, improve operational health, and drive automation to boost performance across a globally distri...

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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...

1 month ago

  •   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...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $270K *

Lead the charge in building a global talent acquisition function, driving strategies for engineering, clinical, and business roles while enhancing employer branding and candidate experience across the...

2 weeks ago

  •   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...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $150K *

Transform user experiences by designing intuitive Android applications and cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance vehicle controls and telemetry data, ensuring seamle...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $150K *

Join a team that's modernizing RV technology by developing innovative Android applications and cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and streamline v...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $300K *

Engineer scalable health solutions! Lead full-stack development focusing on robust Python backend and intuitive JavaScript front-end while mentoring a high-performing team and optimizing AI-driven fun...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $140K *

Deliver impactful software solutions by managing product portfolios, aligning stakeholders, and optimizing operational workflows. Collaborate across divisions to enhance decision-making and drive meas...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Unlock your leadership potential by guiding product engineers in creating exceptional developer experiences. This role blends technical expertise and product vision, enabling you to drive impactful in...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$225K - $253K *

Lead and innovate as a Software Development Manager, overseeing a team of engineers to drive project execution and deliver impactful solutions in a collaborative environment focused on biomedical data...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$225K - $253K *

Lead a dynamic team of engineers, driving innovation and project delivery in a fast-paced environment. Shape technical initiatives, ensure seamless execution, and foster collaboration for impactful so...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $110K *

Innovate mobile solutions as a Senior Android Developer, leading the design and development of high-quality applications that enhance City services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading the development and automation of GTM workflows. Collaborate across teams to enhance efficiency, leverage AI for data-driven decision-making, and drive the optimization of...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Empower your career by leading and scaling a multidisciplinary engineering team in full-stack and data engineering. Drive impact through collaboration and technical excellence, ensuring quality and in...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$147K - $210K *

Drive your career with a dynamic team focused on building security and privacy solutions for Android, ensuring safe user experiences by developing innovative detection technologies against malware and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $210K *

Advance data-driven insights by designing and implementing robust data pipelines and statistical models. Collaborate across teams to ensure data integrity and optimize performance for consumer product...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$500K+*

Pioneer the evolution of Netflix's Compute Platform, driving innovation in distributed systems and AI integration. Lead product strategy, enhance efficiency, and collaborate across teams to ensure rob...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$300K - $400K *

Empower your career by leading a high-performing AI engineering team, transforming innovative AI capabilities into reliable systems, and driving impactful solutions across the organization to enhance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$154K - $260K *

Transform edge AI solutions by leading a talented engineering team. Drive the strategy for embedded systems and machine learning, ensuring impactful deployment of intelligent safety features for real...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $210K *

Champion the evolution of enterprise data transformation by leading a high-performing product management team. Drive strategic vision and execution for AI-ready platforms, ensuring seamless integratio...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $210K *

Lead the transformation of enterprise data architecture by defining product vision, managing a high-performing team, and driving strategic initiatives that enable AI-first platforms and seamless migra...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information 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.