[Remote] Director, Engineering - Mobile

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Herbalife is a company focused on transforming how independent distributors run their businesses through mobile technology. The Director of Mobile Engineering will lead the development of native iOS and Android applications and oversee a globally distributed team, driving the architecture and strategy for mobile and web platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead Herbalife’s global mobile engineering organization across native iOS and Android and cross-platform (Flutter / React Native) development
• Own web front-end engineering: reusable components, UI frameworks, and adaptable builds across desktop and mobile web
• Define and deliver the front-end engineering roadmap — balancing speed, scalability, accessibility, and user experience
• Make the architecture and technology calls for mobile and web, weighing performance, cost, scalability, and long-term maintainability
• Own the mobile app release process end-to-end: App Store and Play Store management, telemetry, crash monitoring, and lifecycle updates
• Build and mature CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps practices, and agile delivery models for rapid, secure iteration
• Measure and improve performance benchmarks — Core Web Vitals, crash rates, session analytics, and DORA metrics
• Partner with Product and Design to translate customer needs into intuitive, responsive, accessible experiences
• Drive integration with enterprise systems: headless CMS, analytics, personalization engines, and identity providers
• Make build-vs-buy calls on GenAI and agentic capabilities — LLM assistants, autonomous agents for support and commerce, AI-generated content — and own how they land in the mobile and web experience
• Ensure compliance with accessibility standards (WCAG), security protocols, and international laws (GDPR, CCPA)
• Set the bar for engineering culture — technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement across a distributed team
• Lead and develop a globally distributed engineering team across the U.S., India, and Mexico
• Drive coaching, career development, and technical mentorship for mobile and front-end engineers and their leaders
• Set goals, manage performance, and guide execution at both the strategic and tactical levels

Skills

• 10+ years of technology experience, with at least 5 years leading mobile and/or front-end engineering teams in global B2C or B2B2C environments
• Proven success in delivering customer-facing mobile and web applications at scale, including App Store/Play Store release management
• Deep technical expertise in React, Flutter, Native iOS/Android, TypeScript, GraphQL, REST APIs, and modern front-end architectures
• Proficient knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps principles, feature flagging, monitoring for system failures, and tools for system visibility
• Experience integrating with enterprise services: CMS, personalization engines, analytics, and authentication providers
• Proven experience in coordinating engineering teams across multiple regions, encouraging teamwork and maintaining high technical standards
• Knowledge of UX principles, accessibility (WCAG), responsive design, and cross-platform consistency
• Strong decision-making capabilities in build vs. buy evaluations and technology stack selection
• Experience with trial technologies, tailored solutions, and API-first content management platforms (e.g., Contentful, Adobe AEM)
• Understanding of LLMs, prompt engineering, and agentic workflows, with ability to evaluate and integrate third-party AI platforms (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Vertex AI)
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
• Master's degree or certification in digital product leadership, architecture, or technology strategy

Benefits

• Group Health Programs: Medical
• Group Health Programs: Dental
• Group Health Programs: Vision
• Group Health Programs: Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Group Health Programs: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Group Health Programs: Basic Life/AD&D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Other Voluntary Benefit Programs
• 401(k) plan
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Supplemental Life/Critical Illness/Hospitalization/Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Paid time off includes Company-observed U.S. Holidays
• Paid time off includes Floating Holidays
• Paid time off includes Vacation
• Paid time off includes Sick Time
• Paid time off includes a Volunteer Program
• Paid time off includes Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Paid time off includes Bereavement Leave
• Paid time off includes Personal Leave
• Paid time off for voting

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