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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$222K - $308K *

Transform strategic initiatives into actionable plans, driving cross-functional collaboration and optimizing product execution. Lead high-impact projects that enhance AI capabilities and infrastructur...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $181K *

Drive the development of an innovative Excel plugin, integrating AI-driven market intelligence for financial professionals. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance and enhance user experience...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$132K - $181K *

Join a team that's redefining financial technology by integrating AI into Excel. You'll develop a powerful plugin that enhances decision-making for financial professionals, ensuring seamless performan...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $190K *

Join a team that's redefining Cyberhaven's integration ecosystem. Drive strategy, manage partnerships, and enhance customer security through effective ecosystem development and execution. Your impact...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Accelerate market growth by owning and evolving the integration ecosystem, driving strategy and execution from conception to customer adoption, while optimizing partnerships to enhance customer securi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Transform your career by taking ownership of the integration ecosystem strategy. In this high-impact role, lead product management initiatives, define revenue-driving partnerships, and shape the futur...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $210K *

Transform our integration ecosystem by owning strategy and execution, managing partner interactions, leading technical discussions, and driving impactful outcomes. Engage with the cybersecurity domain...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organizational goals while coaching a talented project team to success...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Architect innovative software solutions for semiconductor test platforms, integrating design and coding with hands-on technical leadership while collaborating with global engineering teams to deliver...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Join us to lead a dynamic data engineering team, driving innovative infrastructure projects in a GCP-native environment. Champion AI-first operations while ensuring data quality and aligning engineeri...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic software engineering team, driving innovation, and enhancing technology solutions while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$140K - $200K *

Elevate our Android app experience by leading feature development, collaborating with design, and enhancing reliability. Join a fast-paced team to shape product decisions and drive innovation in user...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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 *

Join us to lead technology operations across manufacturing and lab sites, ensuring reliable, secure, and scalable solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technology with business p...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $300K *

Join a team that's redefining technology leadership in manufacturing and lab operations. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance service delivery, and ensure operational excellence across diverse sites w...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $300K *

Lead technology operations across manufacturing and lab sites, ensuring reliable, secure, and scalable services. Collaborate with stakeholders to align tech strategies with business priorities and dri...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

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.