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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$140K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of Android technology by driving innovation and delivering exceptional user experiences. Take ownership of features and guide our growing app's development in a d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in delivering a multi-billion-dollar OSAT facility, overseeing integrated projects from design to start-up. Ensure alignment across stakeholders, manage risks, and drive operational re...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$198K - $297K *

Drive your career with a strategic role in Wireless IC Product Management, overseeing product life-cycle, roadmap development, and competitive analysis while collaborating across engineering, operatio...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic engineering team focused on user growth. Drive innovation with AI-native practices while building scalable systems using React, TypeScript, and AWS. Mentor t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of quality assurance by leading a dynamic SDET team, optimizing testing methodologies, and ensuring high-quality product delivery through collaboration and hands-on leadership in a fa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$143K - $176K *

Champion product marketing initiatives across diverse tools, guiding go-to-market strategies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user engagement and adoption, while driving measur...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$262K - $364K *

Lead the transformation of mobile interactions by managing engineers and deploying advanced AI solutions across multiple teams and locations, driving innovation in machine learning and large language...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$179K - $248K *

Unlock potential by driving the evolution of AI agents and orchestration tools. Collaborate across teams to enhance APIs, ensure security, and optimize performance, while delivering impactful solution...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $165K *

Shape the future of AI platforms by leading strategy, architecture, and engineering for scalable, secure solutions. Drive innovation while ensuring compliance and operational excellence across enterpr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$195K - $230K *

Drive growth by leading go-to-market strategies for TMC partnerships, building and executing plans from the ground up. Collaborate cross-functionally to influence product development and represent the...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$256K - $356K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading global compliance and risk management initiatives for critical infrastructure. Drive strategic execution and transformation across data centers, ensuring scal...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Empower product innovation by leading strategy and execution for B2B SaaS solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify customer needs, drive product-market fit, and scale offerings t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$158K - $248K *

Champion the development of the product roadmap for Observability and Compute/Network teams, ensuring alignment with reliability goals, system health monitoring, and infrastructure management strategi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$300K - $390K *

Shape the future of test automation by architecting a cutting-edge platform and guiding a skilled team. Drive quality engineering initiatives and strategic decisions to enhance CI/CD processes for AI...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$260K - $360K *

Innovate with us to lead a fullstack engineering team, driving automation capabilities and AI integration while aligning technical strategies with customer needs and business impact...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$229K - $344K *

Transform your career by leading innovative AI-driven data center solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product strategies and drive market success in a rapidly evolving tech la...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $185K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative cloud-native media solutions while managing project-based teams and ensuring quality implementation and production readiness in an evolving technological lands...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Lead the design and implementation of innovative compliance solutions, driving technical excellence and collaboration across teams while mentoring engineers and shaping best practices in a dynamic env...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$207K - $250K *

Unlock your potential as you lead engineering teams in building innovative platforms and AI experiences. Collaborate across departments to drive technical direction and elevate team performance while...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Engineer robust data solutions as a Senior Software Engineer, enhancing data integrity in analytics. Collaborate cross-functionally to tackle data governance challenges and drive impactful features in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $252K *

Join us to leverage your technical expertise in systems programming, managing project priorities, and enhancing software solutions across diverse platforms and devices, driving innovation and seamless...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $90K *

Champion project success by managing timelines, resources, and stakeholder communication. Drive seamless implementation experiences while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver value-dri...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$103K - $186K *

Manage the end-to-end product lifecycle for data domain products, aligning vision and strategy with business goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$192K - $278K *

Drive innovation in product management by guiding technical products from conception to launch. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance advanced driver-assistance systems and autonomous driving feat...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $250K *

Inspire the future of mental health by shaping a mobile platform that empowers clients to achieve their goals, blending AI technology with user-centered design in an innovative consumer experience...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.