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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$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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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of data capture by driving innovative mechanical designs for multi-camera rigs. Collaborate across teams to enhance production strategies and ensure robust deployment solutions in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$119K - $166K *

Join a team that's passionate about delivering seamless iOS experiences. As a Mobile Engineer II, you’ll develop high-performance applications while collaborating globally to enhance the travel journe...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$217K - $303K *

Advance the Android Platform by leading technical direction and cross-team initiatives, focusing on client health, developer experience, and app architecture to enhance performance and reliability for...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$240K - $330K *

Unlock potential by leading a global enablement team to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy that enhances sales effectiveness and drives revenue growth across all customer-facing roles...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$162K - $259K *

Lead the charge in owning the software release cycle, ensuring operational readiness and alignment across engineering and product teams. Drive strategy and metrics for successful deployments as we sca...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$162K - $259K *

Champion the end-to-end software release cycle, ensuring operational readiness and alignment across engineering and product teams as we scale production of autonomous vehicles. Drive strategic release...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$179K - $287K *

Help us drive the software release cycle end-to-end, ensuring operational readiness and alignment across engineering and product teams as we scale our autonomous vehicle deployment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$190K - $267K *

Drive user engagement by building innovative Android experiences that enhance content discovery and community interaction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions and im...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$180K - $230K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead engineering efforts to develop an AI Patient Engagement Agent, transforming clinical trials by automating patient interactions and enhancing operational efficiency for...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by shaping mobile development solutions and guiding implementation teams to deliver projects following your architectural designs, ensuring quality and effectiveness throughout the de...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead mobile solution design and architecture, translating business needs into robust software blueprints. Ensure design adherence, guide implementation teams, and uphold project integrity while collab...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $200K *

Champion innovative Android solutions by leading feature development and enhancing user experiences. Collaborate across teams, drive product decisions, and maximize app performance in a dynamic, fast...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$234K - $352K *

Engineer cutting-edge AI solutions by architecting advanced software for Snapdragon Mobile products. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance performance and power efficiency in embedded ML systems...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion the development of IAM and Entitlements, driving product strategy and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to unify access management and product configuration, ensuring alignme...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading product strategy for Identity & Access Management and Entitlements. Drive innovation in a mature domain while establishing a new framework, collaborating with cross-functio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Pioneer a transformative role in product management, overseeing Identity & Access Management and Entitlements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define roadmaps, unify frameworks, and drive p...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $200K *

Drive innovation as a Senior Android Engineer, owning key features and enhancing user experience in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate across teams to shape the future, improve app reliability, and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $107K *

Support the development of test infrastructure for embedded firmware, ensuring quality and reliability through automated testing and collaboration with diverse teams. Engage in hands-on testing and tr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to elevate our Android app by owning key features, collaborating with design, and enhancing user experiences while driving innovation and reliability in a fast-paced environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $270K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional initiatives in financial systems automation and product development. As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll drive technical architecture and standards, e...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$200K - $400K *

Lead the charge in designing and building robust systems for AI agent configuration, training, and monitoring. Collaborate closely with product and design teams to deliver user-friendly solutions that...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $400K *

Explore a pivotal role in shaping AI agent systems, driving innovation through self-serve functionalities and robust monitoring tools. Collaborate closely with product and design teams to deliver impa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $185K *

Shape the future of advertising technology by leading the design and strategy for scalable, reliable systems that enhance live sports experiences. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation and ment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$180K - $220K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data engineering by leading a talented group to enhance our AWS-based data platform, ensuring reliability, automation, and collaboration across engineering dis...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.