Director of Engineering – Mobile
| Company | Upstart |
|---|---|
| Location | Austin, TX, USA, San Mateo, CA, USA, Remote in USA, Columbus, OH, USA |
| Salary | $217400 – $300900 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Proven experience leading mobile engineering teams in high-growth, consumer-facing technology companies.
- Strong background in native mobile development (iOS and Android preferred), including deep expertise in engineering best practices, frameworks, and scalable architectures.
- Demonstrated ability to scale and structure teams, balancing technical leadership with people management.
- Experience working closely with Product, Design, and Analytics to develop customer-centric mobile experiences.
- A data-driven mindset, with a strong ability to measure impact and drive continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Define and drive the mobile engineering vision – Establish a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
- Lead and grow a high-performing team – Recruit, mentor, and develop engineering leaders and individual contributors, fostering a sense of ownership and accountability.
- Deliver a world-class mobile experience – Lead the development of a robust, native iOS application that enables users to apply for loans, manage their accounts, and handle repayments seamlessly.
- Operationalize success metrics – Establish clear KPIs to measure engineering efficiency, product performance, and business impact.
- Drive automation and process improvements – Champion best practices in mobile development, CI/CD, testing, and deployment.
- Strategic Roadmapping & Prioritization – Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and execute medium- and long-term mobile strategies.
Preferred Qualifications
- iOS and Android preferred