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 - $160K *

Engineer innovative solutions for complex financial data systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data connectivity and drive impactful decision-making in mission-critical environme...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$364K - $500K+*

Elevate your career by leading the transition to an AI-ready data platform. Oversee a global team to establish a unified data foundation, driving governance and innovation while collaborating with cro...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$139K - $278K *

Drive innovation and technical leadership in digital experience and app development, shaping enterprise products through collaborative architecture and engineering, hands-on design, and mentoring with...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$139K - $278K *

Help us advance digital initiatives with principal-level leadership in app development and engineering. Leverage AI, ML, and data technologies while mentoring teams to create innovative solutions that...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead HR transformation efforts by overseeing the HR technology ecosystem, ensuring the delivery and governance of systems like SAP SuccessFactors while enhancing the employee experience across all HR...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in shaping engineering priorities and driving innovation across multiple teams. Collaborate with product partners to enhance customer-focused software solutions while fostering a cultu...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$157K - $300K *

Drive the evolution of scalable data platforms, enhancing reliability and performance across distributed systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions that support Unity...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $236K *

Deliver innovative solutions by designing and evolving scalable data platforms that enhance Unity's advertising ecosystem and internal services, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure rel...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $191K *

Innovate by designing and operating scalable data infrastructure for petabytes of data, enabling customer-facing features and analytics across global industries, while enhancing systems for reliabilit...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $185K *

Join a dynamic team to define and lead product strategy for Family Building Navigation, enhancing member engagement through innovative digital experiences and personalized support while collaborating...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$205K - $278K *

Lead the charge in optimizing digital HR platforms, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and governance. Drive data integrity, integrations, and AI-driven insights while fostering collabora...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Lead and develop a high-performing team of Technical Program Managers, overseeing technology delivery across multiple business initiatives while establishing best practices and governance for successf...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in building a high-performing engineering team while managing technical infrastructure systems. Drive system reliability and scalability, enhance developer velocity, and ensure dependa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Innovate and lead a high-performing engineering team to enhance platform reliability and scalability. Drive architectural decisions, mentor engineers, and ensure seamless product delivery in a fast-pa...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Join us to lead a dynamic team in Platform Engineering, ensuring system reliability and scalability while enhancing developer velocity. Drive architectural decisions and foster a high-performing cultu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Lead the charge in defining and scaling our AI strategy, driving innovation in Agentic AI and Machine Learning solutions to transform industrial operations and empower teams with actionable insights a...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $211K *

Lead the charge in architecting innovative solutions that bridge digital and physical realms, driving impactful product strategies and navigating complex multi-team dynamics to fuel global growth and...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$190K - $211K *

Unlock potential by leading complex product initiatives that bridge digital and physical worlds. As a Senior Product Manager, you'll drive high-impact solutions, navigate multi-functional teams, and s...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$122K - $150K *

Drive successful implementation and migration projects, coordinating across teams to transition complex flight planning systems from legacy to modern infrastructure while ensuring seamless execution a...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$122K - $150K *

Transform complex customer-facing implementation projects by leading migrations from legacy systems to modern platforms. Own planning, scheduling, and delivery while coordinating across teams to ensur...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Lead a dedicated engineering team to ensure exceptional service and safety standards. Oversee maintenance operations, manage projects, and foster a collaborative culture while enhancing guest experien...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$130K - $155K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to amplify developer productivity, optimizing workflows through innovative tools and infrastructure solutions. Drive automation and orchestrate seamless AI and HPC e...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $180K *

Innovate scalable infrastructure solutions for AI and ML deployment. Collaborate with ML scientists to integrate models into products, optimize performance, and ensure reliability through monitoring a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$250K - $300K *

Elevate patient engagement by leading growth strategies across marketing, product, and analytics. Drive acquisition and retention efforts to scale our community while ensuring balance between trust, q...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$148K - $185K *

Drive the development and execution of integration strategies for core products, leading cross-functional initiatives from concept to launch while ensuring smooth project delivery and enhancing team c...

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  •   5 - 7 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.