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 - $180K *

Transform battery technology by leading innovation and strategic partnerships. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive product development and maintain industry leadership in battery cell technologies...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $165K *

Shape the future of product innovation by leading engineering teams to build transformative technology experiences. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to define strategic roadmaps and deliver impac...

2 days ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Build and lead engineering execution to scale core platforms and develop AI products, ensuring data integrity and operational efficiency while collaborating closely with finance, operations, and sales...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining industry standards by scaling core systems and driving AI-enabled product innovations. Lead engineering execution and enhance operational workflows while collaborating cl...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the engineering landscape by leading a dynamic team to scale core systems and drive innovation in AI-powered solutions, ensuring data integrity while automating operations to enhance custome...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead a dynamic team to drive complex technical programs, ensuring alignment across engineering, safety, and operations. Manage critical paths and deliverables while fostering high performance and stra...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$175K - $210K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading digital growth marketing initiatives, optimizing enterprise demand generation, and driving strategic marketing operations to enhance revenue insights and oper...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $280K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing developer tools and systems. As a Backend Engineer, you'll design and improve tools, contributing to impactful projects in a collaborative environment, while...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive impactful technical projects by collaborating with business partners to implement solutions, manage resources, and ensure project success within defined methodologies and budgets. Foster a dynam...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$147K - $196K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in aerospace manufacturing. Lead engineering efforts across critical space programs, optimizing processes and ensuring quality from prototype to full-scale produc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-impact engineering team that designs and manages real-time risk systems. Drive decision-making for fraud scoring and underwriting while ensuring system reliability a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Elevate your career by leading a high-impact engineering team that drives real-time risk decisions and fraud prevention. Own critical systems, prioritize cross-functional needs, and leverage AI to enh...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $150K *

Champion growth by leveraging your established CRE network to drive partnerships and accelerate deal cycles. Collaborate with leading property owners to modernize spaces and enhance tenant experiences...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$202K - $224K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of code infrastructure, ensuring stability and efficiency for thousands of engineers. Drive impactful projects from design to deployment while enhancing developer...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$202K - $224K *

Elevate developer productivity by owning and enhancing code hosting and review platforms. Drive projects from inception to deployment, ensuring system stability and a seamless experience for thousands...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$202K - $224K *

Champion innovation by owning and evolving code hosting and review platforms, ensuring stability and efficiency for thousands of engineers. Drive projects from conception to deployment while enhancing...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$202K - $224K *

Build and enhance robust code hosting and review platforms, ensuring stability and efficiency for thousands of engineers. Drive projects from conception to deployment while improving developer experie...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $143K *

Manage the full project lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic goals while fostering strong relationships with clients and cross-functional teams in life sciences and med tec...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$240K - $263K *

Drive the Payroll business as a DRI, ensuring revenue growth, margin success, and strategic execution across functions. Lead with ownership, influence, and financial acumen to achieve fiscal commitmen...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$164K - $222K *

Explore innovative signal processing solutions by designing, testing, and validating advanced algorithms. Collaborate on end-to-end system simulations to meet performance specifications and analyze re...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Help us build innovative features for a unique kid-friendly phone, enhancing user experience through app development, call routing, and contact management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to d...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$133K - $267K *

Drive product innovation by leading technology initiatives that enhance client servicing and operational efficiency. Collaborate with diverse teams to translate strategic goals into actionable plans...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Optimize software engineering strategies to enhance patient support services. Lead cross-functional teams in developing scalable, secure solutions while driving innovation and best practices in a coll...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$184K - $276K *

Lead the charge in building security foundations for AI agents, overseeing a team that ensures agent identification, authentication, and authorization while collaborating across platforms to enhance t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$209K - $314K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team to establish security foundations for AI agents. Collaborate on agent identification, authentication, and verification, ensuring trust and quality in production service...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.