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.
$125K - $500K+*
Lead the charge in shaping the product vision and strategy for innovative mobile puzzle games, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create engaging player experiences while managing the full l...
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Director of Engineering - New Product Development
$150K - $165K *
Inspire innovation by leading engineering teams in new product development, aligning strategies with business goals, and driving projects from concept to launch while fostering a culture of collaborat...
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Tech Lead, Android Core Product - Santa Clara, CA, USA
$140K - $200K *
Transform your career by leading key Android features and enhancing user experiences. Collaborate with design, maintain app reliability, and drive innovation in a dynamic, flat-structured environment...
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Director, Change Enablement & UX (Business Technology)
$207K - $310K *
Lead the charge in integrating change management and user experience to enhance technology adoption. Drive strategy, governance, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring seamless transitions and intuitive...
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$153K - $213K *
Take ownership of a customer-facing product area, driving strategy and execution. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance user experience, leverage AI, and achieve key performance metrics while deli...
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$150K - $170K *
Join a dynamic team to lead engineering efforts, ensuring system reliability, security, and compliance. Drive innovation while coaching engineers and collaborating with cross-functional partners to en...
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Head Of/Director, Hardware Engineering
$220K - $270K *
Reimagine hardware engineering by leading a multidisciplinary team to transition R&D prototypes into robust, customer-grade products, ensuring alignment with company strategy and fostering a culture o...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in managing client projects, ensuring high-quality delivery on time and within budget while fostering excellent customer service and collaboration across teams...
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Software Engineering Manager, Kernel Development
$207K - $300K *
Transform the future of computing by leading a team of software engineers in optimizing Linux kernel components, driving architectural design, and fostering a high-performance culture across multiple...
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Engineering Director, Vercel for Platforms
$262K - $348K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of platform engineering by leading a small, high-impact group focused on building scalable, multi-tenant systems that empower developers and enhance user experien...
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Director of Customer Experience Operations
$110K - $130K *
Partner with us to transform customer experience operations into a seamless, data-driven journey. Your leadership will unify departments for consistency, enabling effective strategies that enhance cus...
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Software Engineer, Product (Technical Leadership)
$175K - $210K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing online safety using cutting-edge AI. Collaborate across functions to build scalable solutions, drive technical vision, and tackle complex challenges, ensuring...
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Senior Engineering Manager, Content Platform
$328K - $451K *
Unlock the potential of data engineering by leading a dynamic team to build a scalable, cloud-agnostic platform that integrates real-time data pipelines and machine learning, driving innovation in a h...
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Staff Software Engineer, DevEx
$162K - $290K *
Elevate your career by shaping the technical direction of our Developer Experience team. Collaborate on cutting-edge AI coding tools and scalable infrastructures that enhance productivity across the e...
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Senior Product Manager, Patient Experience
$140K - $210K *
Innovate the user experience by defining an AI-first engagement model for a health-focused app, integrating behavioral design and systems thinking to enhance user interaction and retention across mobi...
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Senior Product Manager, Patient Experience
$140K - $210K *
Join us to redefine health engagement through AI-driven mobile and web experiences. You'll lead product vision, design innovative interaction models, and enhance user retention in a fast-paced, collab...
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Senior Product Manager, Patient Experience
$140K - $210K *
Lead the charge in redefining user engagement through AI-driven experiences in a health-focused app. Drive product vision, design innovative interaction models, and ensure compliance in a fast-paced...
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$110K - $130K *
Join a mission-driven organization as you lead IT operations, ensuring secure and efficient technology services. Collaborate with stakeholders to modernize systems and enhance service delivery, while...
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Manager, Systems Development Engineer
$192K - $278K *
Shape the future of engineering by leading a team to design and optimize secure, scalable hardware environments. Drive technical strategy and operations, ensuring seamless integration with CI/CD workf...
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Engineering Manager, Cloud Platform
$150K - $180K *
Elevate the cloud infrastructure team as a dynamic Engineering Manager, guiding engineers to build reliable systems. Foster a culture of accountability while engaging in technical decisions to optimiz...
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$150K - $180K *
Lead and grow a dynamic team of engineers to build and enhance AI agents. Drive innovation in agent architecture, ensuring quality and compliance in a fast-paced environment while fostering a culture...
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Senior Product Manager, Developer Knowledge Platform
$192K - $278K *
Shape the future of developer knowledge by driving product strategy and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance AI integration and improve user experiences, ensuring impactful so...
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Mobile Engineer 4 (Android - Manager, IC)
$179K - $204K *
Shape the future of mobile technology by leading a team to develop innovative applications, mentor engineers, and drive architectural excellence for millions of users, ensuring high-quality, engaging...
2 weeks ago
Software Engineer II, Mobile (Card Acquisition)
$133K - $183K *
Engage in collaborative software development, breaking down projects into tasks, supporting product lifecycles, and ensuring operational excellence while fostering team growth and community...
1 week ago
Team Lead, Software Development Engineering (Communications Platform)
$154K - $193K *
Champion impactful digital messaging by leading a dynamic team to enhance our outbound communication infrastructure, integrating third-party platforms and ensuring compliance while driving innovation...
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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.