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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$141K - $254K *

Shape the future of finance analytics by leading a data engineering team that designs robust data solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency through high...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$136K - $160K *

Champion innovative software solutions by designing and building scalable integrations for automotive partnerships, collaborating across teams to enhance customer experiences and drive technical excel...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform cloud infrastructure for higher education products by designing, building, and operating AWS and Azure environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance reliability, automate processes, and me...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$170K - $185K *

Elevate user experiences by leading the design of complex healthcare applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive interfaces that enhance clinical workflows and support hi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $140K *

Drive the future of travel payments and invoicing by leading product strategy, defining OKRs, and integrating AI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and ensur...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $181K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $280K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$224K - $308K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Take ownership of complex projects and drive technical direction in a dynamic environment. You'll play a crucial role in enhancing product functionality and infrastructure to accelerate growth and imp...

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$179K - $220K *

Empower HR leaders by shaping the future of employee listening. Lead product strategy from discovery to launch, creating impactful solutions that enhance engagement and drive actionable insights for o...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $180K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$123K - $185K *

Seeking an experienced engineer to design and optimize Windows camera drivers, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance imaging solutions on Snapdragon platforms and deliver exceptional ca...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$123K - $185K *

Join our team to design and develop innovative Windows camera drivers and imaging solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance camera experiences on Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms, dri...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$123K - $185K *

Innovate in camera software engineering by developing advanced imaging features, optimizing performance, and collaborating with partners across diverse ecosystems. Join a dynamic team to shape the fut...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $190K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$205K - $240K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$207K - $300K *

Lead a high-performing team of engineers to drive technical execution and architectural goals for next-gen AI platforms, while mentoring talent and collaborating with cross-functional partners to enha...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $210K *

Pioneer innovative solutions by leading large-scale distributed systems projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define architecture and execution plans, ensuring reliable, low-latency ser...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$163K - $236K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$179K - $220K *

Unlock potential by leading the Lattice MCP server strategy and integrations that enhance performance data interoperability within popular AI tools and external platforms, driving customer engagement...

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$200K - $400K *

Unlock the potential of data privacy by designing robust systems that manage sensitive information. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and operational excellence while buildi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $115K *

Lead a dynamic team of developers to design and implement innovative software solutions that enhance manufacturing operations, ensuring efficiency and scalability while mentoring team members and coll...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$118K - $204K *

Empower innovation as you lead software architecture for a cloud-native connected vehicle platform, driving engineering excellence and cross-functional collaboration to deliver impactful solutions for...

Wisconsin, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $190K *

Lead a dynamic team to evaluate AI models and enhance quality engineering. Drive model evaluation strategies, automation, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure top-tier performance and user sat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the development of innovative Android applications that enhance user experiences and drive engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions while men...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.