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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$190K - $267K *

Elevate user engagement by building innovative iOS experiences that enhance content discovery and community interaction. Collaborate across teams to drive product strategy, technical design, and conti...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $200K *

Oversee end-to-end Sales Planning and Incentive Compensation engagements, driving customer relationships, operational excellence, and technology transformation while leading global delivery teams and...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$193K - $258K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of home security by designing robust, scalable video systems. Leverage your extensive backend experience to optimize real-time streaming services, while mentoring...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $250K *

Innovate secure banking applications by leading engineering teams, designing resilient APIs, and enhancing cloud-native solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure operational reliability and c...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Empower a dynamic team to lead data platform evolution, enhancing analytics and AI capabilities. Drive architectural decisions, optimize performance, and foster a culture of data quality while ensurin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$229K - $260K *

Drive the technical direction for building and delivering containerized applications, ensuring reliability and security across deployments. Collaborate with teams to enhance automation and mentor engi...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $215K *

Empower teams to drive infrastructure modernization and cloud adoption while leading cross-functional initiatives in a hybrid environment. Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$139K - $188K *

Innovate financial strategies for internal start-ups, guiding investment frameworks and operational mechanisms. Collaborate with leaders to drive financial insights and accountability in high-ambiguit...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$225K - $255K *

Accelerate product readiness as a New Product Introduction Leader, driving cross-functional collaboration and managing the phase gate framework to ensure timely delivery of innovative solutions in a f...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $300K *

Champion technology excellence across manufacturing and lab operations, ensuring reliable, secure, and scalable services. Collaborate with leadership to align tech strategies with business priorities...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$121K - $194K *

Drive operational excellence by leading media delivery initiatives, optimizing processes, and fostering collaboration across teams to enhance performance and client satisfaction in a dynamic media env...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $200K *

Build your career with a pivotal Senior Android Engineer role focused on enhancing our leading text-to-speech app. Collaborate across teams to innovate features and improve user experiences in a dynam...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engineer and enhance robust data platforms through scalable backend Python systems, driving automation and AI integration while collaborating across teams to develop insightful data products and impro...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing a dynamic integrations engineering team, driving the analysis, design, and implementation of a modern integrations ecosystem while fostering technical leadership and collab...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$244K - $313K *

Empower teams by leading cloud infrastructure and DevOps strategies, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security. Collaborate across functions to optimize performance and drive innovation in produ...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Transform your career by engineering immersive experiences using advanced XR technologies and optimized performance systems. Collaborate on cutting-edge innovations to elevate gaming and application d...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in immersive software engineering. You will create, optimize, and scale high-performance XR runtime systems, contributing to cutting-edge gaming and interactive e...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $135K *

Transform the learning technology landscape by leading product strategy, driving innovation, and ensuring alignment across teams to enhance user experience and meet evolving workforce development need...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing project management processes for a VHA client team. Utilize your expertise to enhance strategic planning, decision-making, and execution while collaborating with senior s...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$195K - $247K *

Shape the future of healthcare integrations by leading design and implementation efforts, enhancing client systems, and mentoring teams to drive scalable, efficient data solutions that improve patient...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Strategize as a leader in security and IT, harmonizing teams to protect data and develop robust systems. Guide compliance and incident readiness, ensuring smooth operations and security governance whi...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Build a cohesive team to elevate security, compliance, and IT operations while driving data protection and incident readiness. Shape company policy in AI governance and ensure seamless operations with...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $165K *

Unlock transformative AI solutions as you collaborate with cross-functional teams, integrating innovative technologies into our platform while enhancing system performance and reliability for a leadin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $120K *

Champion a seamless transition from customer onboarding to production, ensuring operational excellence and proactive communication. Collaborate cross-functionally to meet commitments and drive custome...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Accelerate product development by collaborating with cross-functional teams to clarify requirements, manage project scope, and ensure successful outcomes. Lead multiple projects while fostering trust...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.