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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$200K - $275K *

Empower innovation as you lead a high-performing team in designing and optimizing cloud infrastructure for simulation frameworks, enhancing autonomy development and ensuring safe software releases acr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$200K - $275K *

Transform the future of autonomous vehicles by leading a high-performing team to design, optimize, and scale cloud infrastructure for simulation frameworks, ensuring safe software releases and acceler...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$200K - $275K *

Lead and mentor a high-performing team to design and optimize cloud infrastructure for simulation frameworks, enhancing autonomy development and ensuring safe software releases across a fleet of robot...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $177K *

Lead the Lab Engineering function, overseeing operations, workforce, and facilities to support testing at scale. Drive safety, efficiency, and innovation in a dynamic environment, enabling rigorous ev...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$238K - $328K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of quantum computing by leading a high-performing software engineering team. Drive innovation through AI-assisted development and strategic partnerships, ensuring...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$201K - $226K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of digital health by leading complex technical programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, patient-centric solutions while driving ope...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$241K - $297K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing New Platform Introduction strategies, optimizing resource allocation, and enhancing validation processes for next-gen autonomous vehicle systems, ensuring sea...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$241K - $297K *

Elevate your career by leading the strategy for New Platform Introductions, optimizing product planning, and driving cross-functional collaboration to enhance autonomous vehicle testing and validation...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $190K *

Engineer innovative AI solutions by owning the architecture and design of our core product's assistant. Collaborate closely with users to enhance agentic infrastructure and ensure high-quality, effici...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $200K *

Lead the charge in enhancing a top-rated Android app, driving innovative feature development, and collaborating within a dynamic team to deliver exceptional user experiences...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $280K *

Build and lead a high-performing Solutions Engineering team to drive sales success. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, empower your team with scalable processes, and ensure technical alignment w...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$220K - $280K *

Empower your career by leading a high-performing Solutions Engineering team, driving sales success through collaboration and innovation. Leverage your expertise in AI and SaaS to support enterprise-le...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$140K - $170K *

Empower a dynamic engineering team to enhance system architecture and code quality. Drive complex initiatives from strategy to production while fostering a culture of feedback and growth in a collabor...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$152K - $221K *

Shape the future of business strategy by driving complex, cross-functional projects, developing go-to-market strategies, and aligning resources across teams to enhance partnerships and operational eff...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K - $150K *

Shape the future of our enterprise data platform by leading product strategy, defining capabilities, and ensuring alignment across business and technology teams to deliver scalable, secure, and truste...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$147K - $210K *

Explore innovative AI solutions in automotive technology! Develop and enhance on-device SDKs for Android Automotive OS, collaborating with cross-functional teams to redefine user experiences and ensur...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $200K *

Drive the future of our Android engineering team by leading key features, enhancing app reliability, and collaborating across teams to deliver exceptional user experiences in a fast-paced environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the design and delivery of complex, large-scale projects, shaping technical direction and architecture while mentoring engineers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workflows and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Drive innovation in full-stack web and mobile product development, leading complex projects and shaping technical direction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and ensu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in defining growth engineering strategies. Collaborate across teams to design impactful features from inception to launch, driving real business outcomes and experimenting with innovat...

4 weeks ago

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

$181K - $241K *

Champion innovative engineering solutions by leading teams in Marketing and Consumer Privacy. Drive collaboration, establish clear priorities, and ensure privacy-aware practices while delivering scala...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $165K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative WiFi Motion solutions, optimizing firmware, and mentoring engineers. Collaborate across technologies to enhance smart home connectivity and drive AI adoption f...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$125K - $258K *

Drive innovation as a Senior Software Developer, enhancing Unity platform support for Android devices. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance and deliver high-quality software solutions across...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $203K *

Join a team that's redefining Unity platform support for Android ecosystems. Collaborate on optimizing performance across devices, enabling seamless deployment for developers while enhancing user expe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$207K - $300K *

Drive innovation in embedded operating systems, enhancing core components and scaling development across diverse platforms. Collaborate on open-source projects to strengthen the Android ecosystem and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.