Director, Mobile Applications

Director, Mobile Engineering 

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security 

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world. 

The Director of Mobile Engineering is a key leadership role in shaping the future mobile strategy of Allegion’s most mission- critical digital products. This management position leads a team of Software Engineers that support the Global Software Solutions portfolio of custom software solutions including Yonomi, Zentra, Mobile Credentials, Schlage Home, and others.  

In this role, the leader will define and champion a vision for mobile architecture, prioritizing scalability, and ease of integration. Collaborate with product to set the strategy for exploring and capitalizing on SaaS opportunities within the mobile space, They will drive collaboration across teams (FW, HW, Design, Platform..etc.) to develop reusable components and resources, enabling faster development cycles and a shared foundation ensuring that Allegion remains at the forefront of innovation and meets the evolving needs of our customers. 

Additionally, this role will influence the Software Verification Organization to adopt best practices in automated testing, enhancing efficiency. Clear communication and alignment of the mobile strategy across product segments will be vital, as will empowering teams to adhere to architectural standards and improve shared assets for greater collaboration and efficiency.  

What you’ll do:  

• Lead, develop, and grow a high-performing mobile engineering team responsible for delivering top-tier mobile applications and SDKs. 

• Establish and drive a forward-looking mobile engineering strategy focused on quality, performance, and alignment with organizational objectives. 

• Define and uphold mobile development standards, processes, and best practices across the team to ensure consistency and excellence. 

• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Product, QA, and Design, to enable seamless development, testing, and release of high-quality mobile applications and SDKs. 

• Oversee architecture, development, and deployment of mobile features, prioritizing functionality, performance, and reliability. 

• Identify opportunities for automation in CI/CD and testing, improving efficiency and minimizing manual tasks. 

• Monitor and resolve mobile application and SDK issues, fostering continuous improvement in stability and user experience. 

• Evaluate and adopt tools, frameworks, and technologies that boost team productivity and streamline workflows. 

• Stay at the forefront of industry trends and mobile advancements, promoting innovation and enhancement of engineering practices. 

• Mentor and coach mobile engineers, fostering a supportive environment for professional growth and high performance. 

• Establish and communicate key metrics for progress, quality, and performance to stakeholders and senior leadership. 

• Collaborate with external vendors, partners, and clients to ensure effective integration and alignment for projects involving SDKs. 

• Provide technical expertise and strategic direction to drive engineering efforts, championing quality, performance, and reliability in mobile applications. 

• Partner with senior engineering leadership to advocate for and implement high-quality engineering practices within the team and across the organization. 

What you need to succeed:  

• 15+ years of software engineering experience with a deep focus on mobile, application, and SDK development and performance. 

• 8+ years in engineering leadership, managing, and scaling high performing, globally distributed mobile engineering teams. 

• Proven record of accomplishment of building and leading world-class mobile engineering teams that deliver high-quality, user-focused mobile applications. 

• Extensive experience in mentoring and developing engineering talent, empowering managers and leads in achieving team objectives. 

• Strong focus on cross-functional collaboration, especially with Product, Design, and QA, ensuring cohesive and effective product delivery. 

• Servant leadership approach, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and engagement within mobile engineering. 

• Skilled communicator with a proven ability to present complex technical strategies to executive stakeholders and align them with organizational goals. 

• Deep expertise in mobile development ecosystems (iOS, Android) and native languages (Swift, Kotlin), with proficiency in SDK development and deployment. 

• Demonstrated success in implementing CI/CD pipelines and mobile-specific testing automation to streamline release cycles and enhance code quality. 

• User experience-driven approach, ensuring mobile applications are intuitive, accessible, and highly engaging. 

• Proven ability to leverage user feedback and analytics to drive continuous product improvements and prioritize roadmap features. 

• Experienced in working with B2B clients to understand needs, with a focus on SDK product alignment and scalability. 

• In-depth knowledge of emerging mobile technologies such as 5G and IoT, with an understanding of when and how to apply them. 

• Familiar with cross-platform frameworks (React Native, Flutter, Kotlin Multi-Platform), with the ability to balance native and cross-platform development needs. 

• Expert in delivering high-availability, secure, and compliant mobile applications and SDKs while adhering to platform-specific guidelines (Apple App Store, Google Play). 

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:  

You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others.  With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”. 

You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development.  As we grow, we want you to grow with us.  

You want a culture that promotes work-life balance.  Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!   

What You’ll Get from Us:  

Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”   

Unlimited Paid Time Off 

A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, which currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period  

Health Savings Accounts – Tax-advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses 

Flexible Spending Accounts – Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses 

Disability Insurance –Short-Term and Long-Term coverage, paid for by Allegion, provides income replacement for illness or injury 

Life Insurance – Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage 

Tuition Reimbursement   

Voluntary Wellness Program – Simply complete wellness activities and earn up to $2,000 in rewards 

Employee Discounts through Perks at Work  

Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself”  

Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths assessment & coaching  

Compensation: This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.  

• The expected Base Salary Range: $181,750 - $273,400. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. 

• Bonus Eligible: Yes 

• Equity Eligible: Yes 

Apply Today! 

Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow’s world a safer place!  

Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and every single preferred qualification of a job posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role.