Head of Mobile Engineering (MAL)

The ProductImagine a bank that actually understands you - one that reads your spending patterns predicts what you need before you ask and talks to you like a smart financial friend not a corporate robot.MAL is building the worlds first AI-native Islamic digital bank where every interaction is powered by intelligent conversation ethical financial principles and interfaces that adapt to users lives in real time. The product combines Core Banking AI-driven financial health tools personalized insights and conversational UX into a fully mobile-first experience.Backed by $230M in funding and led by leaders behind Revolut and Nubank MAL is preparing for its 2026 launch with the mission to serve 2 billion Muslims and underbanked communities globally - people who have historically been underserved by traditional finance.This is not just another fintech - it is a category-defining AI-native banking platform built from the ground up.The PositionWe are looking for a Head of Mobile Engineering (Function Lead) to own the entire mobile engineering function across product verticals.You will drive stabilization and delivery of Core Banking while building scalable reusable mobile foundations (design system localization analytics CI/CD integration standards) that power Financial Health (PFM) AI-driven journeys and future vertical expansions.This is a hands-on leadership role combining deep mobile architecture expertise with strong organizational impact.Team Composition & CollaborationReports to: CTO / VP EngineeringWorks closely with:Core Banking Head of EngineeringFinancial Health leadershipAI and backend teamsProduct ManagersDesign and UX teamsYou will lead and align:Core Banking mobile engineersFinancial Health (PFM) mobile engineersCurrent WorkstreamsCore Banking:Localization CMS integrationAndroid optimization localizationRuya waitlist referralsAI design system support journeysFinancial Health (PFM):Demo mode and registrationBank connectionInsights and dashboardTransactionsGoals budgets limits challengesChat and weekly AI summariesClarity scoreAdvanced analyticsYour ResponsibilitiesProduct Delivery & StabilizationShip and stabilize Core Banking including P2P correctness and release readinessEnsure reliability of sensitive financial flows and authenticationMobile Foundations OwnershipBuild and standardize shared design systems and UI kitsOwn localization and RTL frameworks (Arabic-first environment)Establish analytics error handling offline capabilities and performance standardsStandardize SDK integrations (authentication banking integrations CMS patterns)Ensure secure auth/session handling aligned with financial-grade securityOperational ExcellenceEstablish high-performing CI/CD pipelinesDefine QA gates and release cadenceOwn crash monitoring performance tracking and production qualityMaintain high release velocity while preserving banking-grade stabilityTeam LeadershipMentor and guide senior mobile engineersDefine architecture standards and enforce code qualityAlign cross-vertical teams around shared mobile principlesCollaborate closely with AI and backend teams for seamless integrationsSuccess in the First 90 DaysCore Banking P2P fully functional and stable with release gatesAuthentication SDK standardized across sensitive flowsShared UI kit and architecture adopted by Core Banking and PFM teamsLocalization framework and RTL checklist implemented; Arabic fully shippedWeekly mobile release cadence establishedCrash-free rate above 99%P2P success rate above 95%Your ExperienceMust have:8 years in mobile engineering (iOS Android or React Native)Hands-on leadership experienceProven track record building shared mobile platforms component libraries or design systemsStrong experience in security SDK integrations secure storage and session handlingExperience delivering high-velocity releases in fast-scaling environmentsStrong cross-functional collaboration with product and designNice to have:Experience in fintech banking or regulated environmentsExperience building AI-first or conversational interfacesExperience working with RTL/localization-heavy productsBackground in Core Banking or Financial Health platformsWhy Youll Love Working HereBuild the worlds first AI-native Islamic digital bankBacked by $230M and industry leaders behind Revolut and NubankShape mobile architecture for a product serving 2B users globallyWork on mission-driven ethical finance innovationHigh ownership and executive-level visibilityLocationUAE Abu DhabiOn-site - presence in the Abu Dhabi office is required several days per week.Required Experience:Director Key Skills Marketing & Promotions,Attorney At Law,Jni,Airlines,Art Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1