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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$159K - $198K *

Join a team that's driving user engagement and revenue through innovative iOS solutions. As a Senior iOS Engineer, you'll lead the development of subscription features, enhance app stability, and ment...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$124K - $221K *

Join a team that's driving user engagement and revenue through innovative iOS apps. As a Senior iOS Engineer, you'll lead subscription features, enhance app stability, and mentor peers while collabora...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$124K - $221K *

Unlock potential by leading iOS development for key apps, driving subscription features, and enhancing user retention. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions while ment...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$124K - $221K *

Optimize user engagement by leading iOS development for subscription features, enhancing app stability, and mentoring engineers. Drive revenue through innovative in-app purchase flows and collaborativ...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$124K - $221K *

Reimagine user engagement as a Senior iOS Engineer, leading subscription and retention features across two key apps. Drive revenue through innovative in-app purchases and collaborate with cross-functi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$124K - $221K *

Transform user engagement by leading iOS development for subscription features. Drive revenue through innovative in-app purchase flows and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance app stabil...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$184K - $376K *

Transform customer interactions by leading a global team of data experts to enhance Search and Discovery through advanced analytics and machine learning, while driving strategic initiatives and partne...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$220K - $292K *

Transform optical production by leading teams to achieve excellence in quality, delivery, and cost. Drive strategic initiatives and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment, ensuring mission...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$83K - $145K *

Lead and empower a globally distributed team managing the prototype device lifecycle across multiple Amazon device families. Drive operational excellence, stakeholder engagement, and strategic initiat...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$190K - $300K *

Join a team that's redefining partner implementations by delivering exceptional solutions and building lasting relationships. Drive product decisions with a hands-on approach and create reusable playb...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $300K *

Deliver impactful partner implementations by managing relationships, driving product decisions, and transforming custom requests into product features. Contribute to a high-performance team focused on...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $300K *

Lead the charge in transforming partner implementations through innovation and collaboration. Drive successful outcomes while nurturing long-term relationships, ensuring product excellence, and creati...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Elevate customer experiences by driving the integrations roadmap, enhancing capabilities, and collaborating across teams to deliver impactful solutions that meet compliance needs and improve product o...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $220K *

Transform the future of incident response by leading AI-driven engineering initiatives. Drive strategy, architecture, and team growth to enhance reliability and efficiency in complex production enviro...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$233K - $330K *

Transform the future of networking by leading quality strategies for cutting-edge hyperscale products. Drive cross-functional collaboration to resolve complex issues and enhance product reliability, e...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $180K *

Engage in impactful full-stack development and lead strategic technical initiatives while mentoring engineers. Drive innovation in enterprise AI, shaping culture and architecture for sustained growth...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$221K - $387K *

Transform the compute engineering landscape by leading a team to innovate and optimize scalable, AI-driven solutions across cloud environments, ensuring efficiency and performance while mentoring futu...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of medical device manufacturing by leading cross-functional teams in executing strategic projects, ensuring quality and compliance while managing customer relationships and program de...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive strategic projects in medical device manufacturing, ensuring quality, cost, and compliance across multiple sites. Manage customer relationships and oversee program...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $175K *

Drive the architecture and automation of systems that enhance healthcare AI products. Collaborate with engineering teams to improve reliability and mentor engineers while ensuring security and complia...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Elevate your career as a technical leader, architecting scalable systems and driving DevOps initiatives. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance product reliability and mentor engineers while en...

Nye, MTRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$138K - $165K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of scalable, secure infrastructure that enhances developer experience and product reliability. Collaborate with engineering teams to drive tec...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $220K *

Innovate and elevate mobile applications by designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality features using React Native. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional user experie...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $165K *

Lead the charge in enhancing marketing technology platforms to optimize customer engagement and journey orchestration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable solutions and improve...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$147K - $210K *

Advance your career by developing innovative Android applications, collaborating with peers, and enhancing user experiences through coding and design reviews. Join a dynamic team focused on cutting-ed...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.