Principal mobile engineering

The Director, Mobile Engineering is responsible for leading multiple Marriott iOS and Android engineering teams to deliver high-quality mobile experiences that drive guest engagement and business performance across the Marriott Bonvoy apps. This role oversees engineering execution for multiple mobile commerce squads that could include the search, shop, or book functions—ensuring predictable delivery, application stability, and business value.
strong people leadership, hands‑on technical depth, and delivery excellence , including the ability to guide teams through implementation challenges, assist with technical issue resolution, and ensure adherence to modern engineering practices. The Director partners closely with Product, Architecture, Business Stakeholders, and engineering leads across channels to translate enterprise priorities into actionable plans. The ideal candidate is a seasoned mobile engineering leader with prior hands‑on development experience (iOS and/or Android), a record of developing strong engineering organizations, and demonstrated success delivering business outcomes at global scale.
8+ years of progressive software engineering leadership experience with direct oversight of native mobile development (iOS and/or Android)
Experience delivering large-scale consumer mobile apps supporting millions of users
hospitality, travel, or related guest‑service industry , delivering mobile features supporting customer loyalty, search, shop, and booking journeys
3+ years leading engineering managers and/or tech leads; proven ability to hire, develop, and coach high‑performing hybrid/remote/offshore teams
Experience working in Agile product delivery environments; Working knowledge of backend service integration, API contracts, networking patterns, and related platform dependencies
Operational experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, code quality, observability, performance monitoring, and app‑store release management
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
Managing Mobile Engineering Delivery
Leads multiple mobile engineering squads across iOS and Android to deliver features supporting commercial outcomes, including guest‑focused search, shop, and booking experiences
Ensures predictable execution using Agile and/or SAFe‑aligned practices, including strong estimation, planning, and dependency management
Oversees implementation of technical solutions in partnership with Architecture and Tech Leads; Maintains high quality bars for design, secure coding practices, performance, accessibility, and compliance
Supports cross‑functional collaboration across product, experience, design, and data teams
Ensures engineering teams understand requirements, scope, acceptance criteria, and upstream/downstream dependencies
Communicates program status, delivery risks, and prioritization decisions to senior leadership and business stakeholders
Provides engineering insight to product planning, investment prioritization, and quarterly/PI delivery commitments
Leads engineering managers and tech leads; promotes strong delivery behaviors, engineering rigor, and cross‑platform collaboration
Recruits, develops, and retains top mobile engineering talent by fostering a culture of inclusion, empowerment, ownership, and continuous learning
Partners on workforce planning, staffing strategy, onboarding, and succession planning
Provides regular coaching, feedback, performance evaluations, and development plans for leaders and engineers
Leverages prior hands‑on experience (iOS and/or Android) to support engineering teams in evaluating solutions, troubleshooting complex issues, and accelerating delivery when needed
Provides guidance on implementation approaches, integration patterns, and system interactions; promotes reuse and simplification without owning platform architecture
Serves as an escalation point for deep technical challenges; removes barriers via hands‑on assistance, pairing, or targeted SME engagement
Engineering Excellence & Continuous Improvement
Ensures adherence to standard SDLC processes, development tools, secure coding practices, and compliance requirements
Drives maturity in engineering KPIs including throughput, crash rates, performance benchmarks, defect density, PR cycle time, and production SLAs
Promotes continuous improvement in tooling, observability, operational readiness, workflows, and development practices to improve developer velocity and product quality
Oversees release management, deployment, and production readiness for mobile applications
Ensures effective incident response and problem‑management practices in partnership with operations and vendor teams
Monitors application performance, reliability, and customer experience—including session health, booking completion, and loyalty engagement metrics
Uses data‑driven insights to guide improvements in performance and stability
ensures investment alignment with strategic priorities and financial plans
Oversees third‑party engineering delivery; ensures performance meets expectations, SLAs, and quality standards
Supports business case development for platform enhancements, capacity planning, and vendor strategy
At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We are committed to non‑discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.
All locations offer 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts. Full‑time positions also offer coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, paid parental leave and educational assistance.
Washington Applicants Only : Employees will accrue paid sick leave, 0.6154 PTO balance for every hour worked and be eligible to receive minimum of 9 holidays annually.
Marriott HQ is committed to a hybrid work environment that enables associates to Be connected. candidates outside of commuting distance to Bethesda, MD will be considered for Remote positions. Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed.
Job Category Information Technology
Job Schedule Full time