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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$193K - $285K *

Champion the future of personalization by leading a team of ML engineers to innovate ranking and recommendation systems, enhancing user experience across diverse platforms and driving impactful strate...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$193K - $285K *

Lead a talented team of ML engineers to innovate personalization strategies, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance user experiences and drive impactful results across various business lines...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$125K - $150K *

Unlock your potential as a hands-on leader driving project execution and team development in a dynamic biotechnology environment. Lead complex projects while enhancing project management capabilities...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$201K - $263K *

Drive transformation in Finance Technology by leading a skilled engineering team. Maximize Oracle Fusion Cloud and innovate with automation, tackling complex architecture challenges while collaboratin...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data engineering by leading innovative solutions, mentoring teams, and implementing robust data strategies to enhance operational efficiency and scalability ac...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $220K *

Elevate your career by driving growth in AI data center infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to build strategic partnerships and translate evolving requirements into innovative memory and storage...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of our Android app by developing user-centric features, improving reliability, and collaborating across disciplines to deliver top-tier software solutions in a dy...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $183K *

Shape the future of program management by leading a high-impact PMO. Drive governance and excellence in program planning and execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in security and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive quality and innovation while taking ownership of impactful projects in a dynamic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading a remote team in developing innovative Android applications using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, while ensuring code quality and effective collaboration throughout the softwar...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Manage security operations for a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility, ensuring safety and compliance. Oversee personnel, systems, and emergency response while collaborating across functions to enhan...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$184K - $276K *

Lead the charge in building secure foundations for AI agents, guiding a talented engineering team to enhance agent trust and security. Shape authentication and authorization processes while collaborat...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$209K - $314K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic engineering team to establish robust security foundations for AI agents, ensuring trust and verification across Workday's agent registry while driving innovation...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$119K - $167K *

Lead the charge in evolving our cloud infrastructure and CI/CD systems. As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you'll enhance security, reliability, and operational efficiency while mentoring a team and ensurin...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading the technical strategy for mobile growth. Drive user engagement and revenue through innovative Android app development, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enha...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Drive the evolution of a global 24x7 application operations service, ensuring performance and client satisfaction. Lead a distributed team, foster relationships with C-level stakeholders, and implemen...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive execution across complex robotics programs, ensuring alignment and quality across hardware, software, and AI teams. Collaborate with product leadership to translate priorities into actionable pl...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining product management by building innovative features from concept to launch. Leverage AI tools to enhance efficiency and drive product operations, ensuring seamless deliver...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $200K *

Inspire innovation as a Senior Android Engineer, driving feature ownership and enhancing user experiences. Collaborate across teams to shape the future of our app while maintaining high reliability an...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $210K *

Unlock potential by leading AI product management to drive innovation and scale. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape AI strategy, enhance user experience, and deliver impactful solutions...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$185K - $240K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and enhance complex software systems, focusing on analytics, algorithms, and large data sets. Collaborate on innovative solutions while ensuring adherence to design requ...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $240K *

Elevate your career by developing innovative software solutions that enhance performance and security. Collaborate in a dynamic team environment to tackle complex challenges and deliver high-quality t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform customer experiences by leading product strategy and delivery. Collaborate across teams to develop innovative solutions that drive revenue growth and operational efficiency while ensuring al...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$207K - $300K *

Lead and optimize a team of software engineers to develop innovative storage solutions, ensuring high-quality deliverables and effective project management across multiple teams and locations, while d...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$207K - $300K *

Lead a dynamic team of engineers to innovate AI-driven commerce solutions, optimizing backend systems and automated evaluation frameworks. Shape the future of seamless merchant-consumer interactions a...

1 week ago

  •   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.