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 *

Explore new boundaries as a Senior Android Engineer, enhancing user experience and owning key features in a fast-paced environment, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Transform manufacturing excellence by ensuring quality standards meet and exceed expectations. Collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvement, resolve quality issues, and enhance processes i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $160K *

Support quality assurance initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product standards and drive continuous improvement within a dynamic manufacturing environment. Engage dire...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $400K *

Transform customer experiences by designing and building robust systems for configuring, training, and monitoring AI agents, ensuring usability for non-technical teams while maintaining powerful funct...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $190K *

Join us to lead user experience design on our innovative learning platform. You'll own the design end-to-end, establishing a design system, shaping navigation, and enhancing the student experience thr...

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

$150K - $180K *

Join us to lead cross-functional Software and ML initiatives, ensuring top-quality products for over 1 billion customers. Collaborate with elite teams in a fast-paced environment to drive innovation a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$192K - $269K *

Lead the charge in shaping data foundations for AI products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to build reliable data workflows and actionable insights that enhance decision-making and product...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by transforming market insights into impactful product strategies. Collaborate across teams to define and execute a clear product vision, ensuring alignment and successful delivery ag...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $145K *

Drive excellence by leading the engineering team to optimize facility operations, ensuring safety and compliance while enhancing guest satisfaction through strategic planning and effective budget mana...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$130K - $236K *

Champion the enterprise AI portfolio by managing its lifecycle, aligning technical delivery with business goals, and fostering collaboration across teams to drive innovation and enhance employee exper...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $236K *

Drive innovation by managing the enterprise AI portfolio, ensuring alignment with business goals and enhancing employee experiences through effective collaboration and strategic planning across teams...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$262K - $364K *

Drive innovation in smart home technology by leading the development of advanced signal processing and machine intelligence solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system architec...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $200K *

Drive key Android projects and enhance user experiences while leading feature development and collaborating with design and engineering teams. Shape the future of our Android app in a dynamic, fast-pa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $272K *

Drive the future of software delivery by leading a team to enhance CI/CD processes, ensuring rapid and safe code deployment while collaborating with AI-driven development initiatives...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the development and execution of growth-focused products to enhance customer acquisition, conversion, and monetization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$161K - $179K *

Elevate product strategy by transforming complex challenges into actionable priorities. Collaborate across teams to enhance rider and driver experiences while optimizing marketplace efficiency through...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Lead a talented team in crafting a high-quality, scalable object storage product that enhances the developer experience, balancing technical execution with product thinking to drive meaningful improve...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $255K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of a digital engineering platform, ensuring a seamless flow of product data across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing while building and mentoring...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$185K - $270K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$229K - $258K *

Empower a dynamic engineering team to deliver innovative security tools. Own product development from roadmap to rollout, fostering collaboration and driving results in a fast-paced environment focuse...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$310K - $500K+*

Advance the member experience by driving product strategy for content discovery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive solutions across platforms, enhancing how users engage with...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$120K - $145K *

Lead a dynamic team in delivering innovative technology solutions, ensuring quality and compliance while enhancing the software development lifecycle, from design to implementation...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team delivering innovative technology solutions while leading software design, implementation, and maintenance. Drive success through effective collaboration and ensure coding practices...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of technology solutions by leading a dedicated team in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex software programs. Drive results aligned with business goals while ensuring hig...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$202K - $224K *

Champion innovative solutions by leading cross-functional technical projects that enhance autonomous vehicle platform features and drive business growth through effective collaboration and engineering...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.