Director, Software Engineering, Mobile Platform
Role summary
A Director, Software Engineering, Mobile Platform is sought to lead and scale a high-impact mobile platform engineering organization. This role involves defining the mobile platform vision, driving technical strategy, and ensuring a seamless, high-performing experience across iOS and Android. The position requires a blend of hands-on technical leadership and people management, including mentoring engineering leaders and shaping team structures. Collaboration with Product, Design, Data, and Compliance teams is key to innovating mobile experiences. The role champions engineering best practices, CI/CD, and testing frameworks to accelerate delivery and maximize reliability. This is a highly visible, remote-friendly role with measurable impact.
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director, Software Engineering, Mobile Platform in United States.
This role offers the opportunity to lead and scale a high-impact Mobile Platform engineering organization that underpins multiple customer-facing products. You will define the mobile platform vision, drive technical strategy, and ensure a seamless, high-performing experience across iOS and Android applications. The position blends hands-on technical leadership with people management, allowing you to mentor engineering leaders, shape team structures, and influence long-term product architecture. You will collaborate closely with Product, Design, Data, and Compliance teams to innovate and optimize mobile experiences. This is a highly visible role with measurable impact, driving both customer satisfaction and business growth in a fast-paced, remote-friendly environment. You will also champion engineering best practices, CI/CD, and testing frameworks to accelerate delivery and maximize reliability across mobile products.
Accountabilities
- Define and execute the mobile platform vision, establishing a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration
- Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of engineers, fostering ownership, accountability, and professional development
- Drive the development of robust native mobile applications, ensuring seamless user experiences for loan application, account management, and repayments
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, UX/UI Design, Data Analytics, and Loan Product teams to define mobile strategies, roadmaps, and priorities
- Implement best practices for CI/CD, automated testing, and deployment to improve engineering efficiency and application reliability
- Establish and monitor KPIs for engineering performance, product quality, and business impact
- Provide guidance on mobile architecture, reusable components, release pipelines, and testing frameworks to accelerate product delivery
Requirements
- Proven experience leading mobile engineering teams in high-growth, consumer-facing technology companies
- Strong background in native mobile development using React Native for iOS and Android, with expertise in scalable architectures and engineering best practices
- Demonstrated ability to scale and structure engineering teams, balancing technical leadership with people management responsibilities
- Experience collaborating closely with Product, Design, and Analytics teams to deliver customer-centric mobile experiences
- Data-driven mindset with ability to define, measure, and optimize KPIs for engineering and product performance
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to influence across remote and distributed teams
- Track record of delivering high-quality mobile applications in fast-paced, agile environments
Benefits
- Competitive base salary with target bonuses and equity grants
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with significant employer contribution
- Generous 401(k) plan with matching contributions
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted stock purchase options
- Paid time off, sick leave, company holidays, and family/parental leave
- Family-centered support programs including fertility, parenthood, and caregiving benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and life resources
- Annual wellness and productivity allowances to support personal development and work tools
- Opportunities to collaborate and connect through team events, ERGs, and company-wide updates
- Remote-first work environment with optional in-person collaboration at offices in Columbus, Austin, Bay Area, and New York City
Why Apply Through Jobgether?
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
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