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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Empower our product's journey by collaborating with leadership and teams to prioritize customer needs, manage the backlog, and drive successful launches. Your role will be pivotal in scaling our advis...
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Join a team that's shaping the future of our Advisory platform. As a Product Manager, you'll drive product strategy, prioritize customer needs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure su...
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Drive the engineering vision and execution for a cutting-edge platform, leading a team to enhance cloud infrastructure, data systems, and developer experience while ensuring reliability and scalabilit...
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Engage in the development of user-facing features for a key iOS app, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance health management and clinical research experiences for users, while ensuring...
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Shape the future of construction tech by driving product strategy, enhancing customer experiences, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver impactful software solutions that thrive in a fast-pace...
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Champion a high-performing engineering team to drive innovative mobile payment solutions. Oversee technical direction, foster leadership, and ensure operational excellence while collaborating across f...
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Grow your career with a hands-on Engineering Manager role leading a dynamic team to enhance an AI-powered healthcare hiring platform, ensuring quality, reliability, and innovation across multiple tech...
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Manager, Software Engineering - Production Engineering
$258K - $376K *
Lead the charge in developing engineering strategies that enhance product reliability and operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize initiatives, mentor engineers, a...
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Director, Data Engineering - AI & Data Platforms
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Lead the design and advancement of a cutting-edge data engineering platform that enhances AI capabilities, supports analytics, and drives business transformations through innovative data strategies an...
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Director, Data Engineering - AI & Data Platforms
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Lead the design and evolution of a scalable data and AI platform, driving modern architecture and engineering standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enable machine learning and d...
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Shape the future of healthcare technology by designing and implementing innovative care management tools. Collaborate with teams to create reliable software solutions while mentoring others and advanc...
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Manager, Software Engineering - Production Engineering
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Join our team to lead engineering efforts, enhancing product reliability and operational efficiency. You'll coach engineers, set strategic priorities, and drive impactful initiatives across teams, fos...
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Lead Product Manager, Technical
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Shape the future of our technical product landscape by leading cross-functional teams, driving adoption, and delivering high-quality solutions that align with business goals in a fast-paced, global R...
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Sr. Engineering Manager - Core Platform
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Accelerate your career by leading a dynamic engineering team to enhance our core platform. Drive technical strategy, foster collaboration, and ensure operational excellence while shaping the future of...
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Principal Analyst, Platform Engineering
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Join a team that's redefining enterprise platform capabilities through innovative design, automation, and security. Collaborate across teams to deliver scalable, reliable solutions that enhance busine...
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Tech Lead, Android Core Product - Chicago, IL, USA
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Lead development of key Android features, collaborate cross-functionally, and enhance user experiences for a rapidly growing app. Embrace challenges in a dynamic environment focused on delivering high...
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Lead the design and development of robust iOS applications, collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality features while mentoring peers and optimizing software performance for impactful construc...
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Shape the future of enterprise GRC by leading engineering teams to deliver accurate, reliable AI-driven solutions. Drive architectural decisions, enhance team capabilities, and ensure rapid deployment...
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Senior Manager, Developer Platforms
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Elevate your career by leading the development of cutting-edge developer platforms. You'll establish tooling, governance, and metrics to enhance software delivery and engineer productivity across team...
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Senior Manager, Developer Platforms
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Lead the development of our engineering toolchain, enhancing software delivery and code quality. Collaborate across teams to establish governance and metrics, while building a dedicated Developer Plat...
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Drive user engagement and growth through innovative product strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance adoption and conversion rates, while conducting experiments that improve metr...
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Staff Technical Program Manager
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Lead cross-functional hardware programs from concept to mass production, collaborating with APAC partners and managing technical development lifecycles. Drive efficiency and align milestones across te...
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Principal Software Engineer, Product Engineering
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Shape the future of technology by tackling complex challenges and driving AI adoption. Collaborate across teams to define long-term strategies, enhance customer experiences, and influence product dire...
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Principal Software Engineer, Product Engineering
$160K - $200K *
Lead the charge in defining long-term technical strategies that drive AI adoption and enhance customer experiences. Collaborate across teams to tackle complex challenges, ensuring high engineering sta...
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Tech Lead, Android Core Product - Berkeley, CA, USA
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Join a team that's shaping the future of Android development, driving innovative features and exceptional user experiences in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with extensive collaboration across team...
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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.