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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$180K - $220K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team of engineers to innovate and rebuild a cutting-edge platform for college athletics, ensuring high performance and reliability while embracing AI and modern t...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$198K - $260K *

Lead and optimize analytics engineering to transform data practices, ensuring high-quality, reusable data for analytics and AI applications. Collaborate across teams to enhance self-service analytics...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in designing and building impactful backend services and APIs that enhance customer experiences across multiple products, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams in a dynamic...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $184K *

Drive impactful backend services and APIs for customer-facing platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product features in a fast-paced, product-driven environment. Embrace qual...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$279K - $349K *

Drive the strategy and execution of dedicated infrastructure engineering, leading a high-performing team to enhance enterprise SaaS offerings, ensure compliance, and deliver exceptional customer exper...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$207K - $300K *

Optimize and lead engineering productivity initiatives, enhancing CI/CD pipelines and testing infrastructure for high-performance switch software in a cutting-edge AI environment. Drive technical stra...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$187K - $234K *

Empower the Integrations team to scale impact by leading third-party integrations, creating reusable capabilities, and fostering a collaborative culture that drives effective delivery and continuous i...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$104K - $176K *

Build and own features in a high-scale segmentation system, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance user targeting. Drive performance improvements and leverage AI tools to deliver high-quality res...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$104K - $176K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on user segmentation and targeting. You'll design and implement high-scale features, collaborate cross-functionally, and enhance our product's per...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $210K *

Transform your career by building high-scale segmentation features that enhance user targeting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions while leveraging AI tools in a fa...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$280K - $400K *

Empower engineering excellence by leading a growing team to deliver high-quality software solutions while fostering collaboration across teams and ensuring operational scalability...

United StatesRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $220K *

Lead and innovate within Ecommerce Engineering, driving technical initiatives and architecture for scalable platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experiences across mobile and web, ensurin...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $145K *

Engage in shaping the future of digital sports media through AI-driven content, driving development of scalable applications, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance fan experiences a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$220K - $292K *

Join a team that's redefining manufacturing engineering for cutting-edge defense hardware. Lead strategic initiatives, drive innovation, and ensure quality in high-volume production while managing a t...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$207K - $300K *

Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic team of engineers to enhance system performance and reliability across major applications. Drive technical strategy and foster innovation in a collaborative...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$212K - $265K *

Join us to lead a high-performing software development team, driving innovation in AI and cloud operations. Collaborate with executives to scale services and enhance product architecture, ensuring imp...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$137K - $196K *

Transform user experiences by developing and optimizing iOS applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features while leveraging the latest technologies in mobile de...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$155K - $170K *

Empower a high-performing Tier 1 Technical Customer Care team, driving operational excellence and strategic direction in a fast-paced environment. Ensure exceptional customer experiences through effec...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$192K - $278K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive innovative AI/ML product development from conception to launch, enhancing user collaboration and productivity tools for the future...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$317K - $475K *

Lead a global team to shape technical strategy and deliver innovative contact center solutions. Engage with customers and partners to solve complex challenges while driving collaboration across depart...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$317K - $475K *

Drive technical strategy and lead a global team to solve complex contact center challenges, engaging with customers and partners to deliver innovative solutions across cloud services and enterprise sy...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $185K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of mobile merchant experiences. Lead product strategy and drive growth in multi-location POS capabilities, collaborating cross-functionally to deliver intuitive...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$140K - $170K *

Lead the charge in enhancing member experiences on our React Native app, driving impactful improvements through collaboration with cross-functional teams while mentoring junior engineers and evolving...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$188K - $274K *

Champion innovation by leading a dynamic team of hardware engineers to define next-gen laptop ecosystems. Drive technical excellence and foster career growth while collaborating across cross-functiona...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Accelerate the development of innovative digital care solutions for GI health. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and launch a new product, enhancing user experience through cut...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

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.