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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$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...

3 weeks ago

  •   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

$200K - $250K *

Lead a dynamic team to innovate mobile mental health solutions. Drive product strategy, collaborate across functions, and create engaging mobile experiences that support client progress between therap...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$254K - $445K *

Lead the charge in defining and evolving the visual direction of our product portfolio, ensuring a cohesive and modern user experience while integrating AI and accessibility into design practices acro...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $230K *

Lead architectural innovation by guiding distributed systems development. Collaborate across teams to drive multi-year technical strategy, improving scalability and reliability while enhancing the gro...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$261K - $290K *

Lead and grow a high-performing engineering team to develop innovative B2B tools, enhancing event management for clients. Collaborate on product direction, scale systems, and foster talent development...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$235K - $265K *

Lead and grow a high-performing engineering team to develop innovative B2B tools. Collaborate with product leaders to shape technology direction, ensuring scalability and reliability while mentoring e...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$185K - $231K *

Join a team that's transforming customer experiences by leading engineering initiatives that deliver seamless, data-driven solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable systems...

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

$150K - $180K *

Lead a dynamic full-stack team to innovate AI solutions that enhance clinician workflows. Drive technical direction, product outcomes, and operational excellence while fostering a high-ownership cultu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in building AI-driven solutions for clinicians, overseeing a full-stack team to enhance clinical workflows. Drive technical direction, product outcomes, and operational excellence in a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead a full-stack engineering team to develop AI solutions that enhance clinician workflows, ensuring reliability and usability in real clinical environments while driving innovation and operational e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$179K - $243K *

Drive your career with a strategic role overseeing product management, ensuring data integrity, and influencing stakeholders. Collaborate cross-functionally to define roadmaps and deliver impactful re...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$192K - $278K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in network engineering by managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects. Leverage your technical expertise to enhance global operations and ensure seamless delive...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$187K - $233K *

Lead the architecture and evolution of core robotics software systems, enhancing modularity and performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive innovation and ensure robust deployment across a gl...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$204K - $306K *

Shape the future of product development by leading the Experiments Team, enhancing A/B testing capabilities, and driving data-driven decisions to optimize learner experiences across the platform...

1 week ago

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

$204K - $306K *

Lead a dynamic team to enhance A/B testing capabilities, driving product innovation and improving user experience through data-driven insights and scalable infrastructure...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Engage in product management to define and enhance Axle's agentic platform. Collaborate with teams to translate client feedback into actionable requirements, prioritize projects, and establish a robus...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$262K - $364K *

Empower innovation by leading a team of AI/ML engineers to enhance YouTube Shorts discovery models, driving user engagement and satisfaction through advanced recommendation systems and scalable techni...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Transform the future of financial operations by serving as a strategic right hand to the CAO, leading budgeting and risk management for a fast-growing multi-entity company. Drive initiatives that enha...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $160K *

Lead the charge in optimizing the mobile app experience, driving conversion and user engagement while collaborating across teams to enhance eCommerce initiatives and delivering seamless product soluti...

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

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.