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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$140K - $200K *

Champion user-centric design by shaping Android features, leading innovations, and ensuring reliable performance. Collaborate in a dynamic team to enhance app quality and push the boundaries of UI/UX...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $198K *

Lead the charge in building AI platform capabilities that power next-gen experiences, enabling teams to create scalable systems and multi-step workflows. Collaborate with engineers to develop reliable...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $225K *

Shape the future of enterprise sales as a strategic leader driving revenue growth, managing teams, and influencing cultural excellence while engaging directly in strategic deals and cross-functional c...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$186K - $218K *

Join a team that's redefining mobile experiences by architecting automated QA processes for iOS and Android. Leverage your expertise to ensure exceptional quality in a fast-paced environment, collabor...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $175K *

Innovate the future of software development by leading a dynamic team in creating robust full-stack applications, driving strategic technology initiatives, and mentoring junior engineers to enhance bu...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$207K - $300K *

Drive innovation in software development for cutting-edge AR/VR devices, focusing on real-time operating systems and embedded programming. Collaborate across teams to enhance product performance and r...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $145K *

Unlock the potential of vehicle data by managing the end-to-end product roadmap. Collaborate across teams to enhance features, ensure data integrity, and support internal solutions that drive safety a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$141K - $211K *

Engage in innovative software engineering to design, develop, and validate cutting-edge embedded and cloud solutions, driving the creation of world-class products through collaboration with cross-func...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$230K - $270K *

Lead the technical direction for high-impact Android experiences, driving complex initiatives and architecture while enhancing mobile systems with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose to empower users in their...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$204K - $316K *

Join a dynamic leadership team to drive innovative platform strategies, manage cross-functional engineering teams, and shape the future of AI-enabled solutions through advanced cloud services and cutt...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$144K - $288K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud engineering. Lead multiple platform teams, set strategic direction for AWS and DevOps, and drive innovation in AI adoption while ensuring security, compliance, and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Champion brand visibility by leading consumer communications strategies across the Americas. Collaborate with teams to enhance media presence and engage new audiences, driving impactful campaigns that...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$185K - $220K *

Join a team that's redefining engineering service delivery for legal and professional clients. Lead a dynamic organization focused on operational excellence, client satisfaction, and continuous improv...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$200K - $220K *

Innovate high-performance services by collaborating with engineers to design, implement, and optimize scalable systems, ensuring reliability and efficiency in a distributed environment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing secure, scalable network infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance, reliability, and security while driving project...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Partner with us to design and implement secure, scalable network solutions. Leverage your expertise in networking technologies to enhance performance and reliability while collaborating with cross-fun...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$192K - $278K *

Lead the charge in driving product strategy and execution for AI platforms, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance enterprise capabilities and deliver innovative solutions that empower teams and...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$202K - $224K *

Advance geospatial capabilities by developing Uber's Location Platform, enhancing location accuracy and sensor data processing. Collaborate on projects that impact core operations, ensuring efficient...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in shaping large-scale data operations, driving strategy and execution while cultivating a high-performing engineering team. Collaborate across diverse functions to enhance product eco...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$192K - $278K *

Join a team that's redefining search by driving Personalization Quality across AI. Collaborate cross-functionally to guide innovative products from conception to launch, ensuring user trust and enhanc...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Launch innovative product strategies by owning the entire product lifecycle, leading a cross-functional team, and ensuring an exceptional user experience in a fast-paced B2B fintech environment...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $200K *

Advance your career as you shape innovative Android experiences, drive feature ownership, and collaborate across teams to enhance our widely used text-to-speech app in a fast-paced environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Elevate the technical architecture vision and execution across a product portfolio, driving the transition to a scalable, cloud-native SaaS environment while integrating AI, data, and security. Collab...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $155K *

Lead the charge in developing a high-performing Solutions Engineering team, delivering innovative customer projects while fostering growth and collaboration. Engage closely with clients to ensure qual...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$315K - $370K *

Join a team that's redefining offensive security by leading engineering efforts to transform research into scalable, customer-facing products. Drive strategy, execution, and innovation across multiple...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information 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.