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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$150K - $215K *

Lead the charge in building and managing a dynamic embedded engineering team, driving firmware development for next-gen wearables from prototype to production while ensuring high standards and collabo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the development and execution of enterprise data strategies, overseeing data platforms and engineering teams to ensure reliable, scalable data solutions that empower analytics and AI initiatives...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$140K - $200K *

Lead the charge in enhancing user experiences through innovative Android app features. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive reliability and improve product quality while mentoring fellow e...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform the Digital Engagement portfolio by leading technical initiatives, driving scalable architectures, and mentoring engineering teams to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions that enhance c...

Manitoba, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $225K *

Drive innovative cloud solutions for U.S. Public Sector clients by leading a skilled team, executing technical strategies, and ensuring secure, scalable implementations on Google Cloud Platform...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$194K - $243K *

Innovate with us to shape the future of enterprise technology. As a senior leader, you'll drive product direction, collaborate across teams, and leverage AI to enhance complex systems, ensuring alignm...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$138K - $165K *

Transform enterprise technology by owning product direction and lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, optimize systems, and leverage AI for impactful solutions in...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$195K - $241K *

Partner with us to drive growth and adoption across a diverse product portfolio, managing strategic partnerships from design to launch. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance relationships and ensu...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$262K - $364K *

Shape the future of technology by leading innovative software solutions, driving architectural direction, and mentoring engineers. Collaborate across teams to enhance product capabilities and deliver...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Develop innovative mobile solutions by owning architecture, delivery, and production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience while ensuring reliability and security for mil...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$212K - $265K *

Empower our security landscape by leading a team to build AI-driven systems that ensure workforce safety and seamless access. Collaborate across departments to enhance security while enabling business...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$204K - $240K *

Drive innovation in healthcare finance by leading the Patient Data Platform team. Ensure reliable data integration and governance to enhance patient and operator experiences across Cedar's product por...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of Identity Verification by leading a talented engineering group. Drive architectural decisions, enhance delivery processes, and ensure high-quality outcomes whil...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$186K - $269K *

Champion a high-performing team to design and build scalable data infrastructure, driving data strategy and governance. Collaborate with stakeholders to transform complex data needs into actionable in...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $200K *

Unlock potential by taking ownership of key Android app features, driving product excellence through innovative UI/UX design, and enhancing user experiences in a collaborative, fast-paced environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $200K *

Lead the charge in enhancing our popular Android app through innovative feature development and strategic collaboration, while maintaining high reliability and exceptional user experience in a dynamic...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $281K *

Accelerate the evolution of software engineering by defining strategy, driving AI adoption, and enhancing productivity across a global organization. Lead a multi-layered team to transform practices an...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Empower innovation in AI by developing cutting-edge computer vision pipelines. Collaborate with a talented team to redefine industry standards through advanced deep learning techniques and contribute...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $260K *

Unlock potential by leading the technical direction of our iOS SDK, driving architecture and implementation while collaborating with cross-platform teams to enhance performance and reliability...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $260K *

Drive the evolution of our iOS SDK by leading architecture, enhancing performance, and collaborating with cross-platform teams to deliver high-quality components and solutions that meet user needs and...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $260K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the architecture and development of our iOS SDK, driving technical direction and enhancing performance while collaborating with cross-platform engineers to deliver high-qua...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $252K *

Join a dynamic team to build innovative full stack solutions that integrate AI into HR and Finance workflows. Collaborate across disciplines to create scalable, reliable systems that enhance user expe...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by owning the end-to-end product surface, driving discovery, design, and migration while collaborating closely with users to solve real market problems in a dynamic healthcare environ...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Elevate our go-to-market capabilities by owning the technology ecosystem, driving automation, and building scalable solutions that enhance the commercial lifecycle from pre-sales to renewals. Lead a s...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive the native iOS development of our mobile applications, ensuring successful app lifecycle management and high-quality user experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Lead the integrat...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

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.