Lead Salesforce Engineer Jobs

Explore Lead Salesforce Engineer jobs for experienced professionals who build, customize, and scale Salesforce platforms. These senior roles combine hands-on engineering with technical leadership, helping organizations translate business needs into reliable CRM solutions. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does a Lead Salesforce Engineer Do?

Lead Salesforce Engineers guide the design and delivery of Salesforce applications, integrations, and platform enhancements. They may establish architecture standards, review code, troubleshoot complex issues, and mentor developers. Depending on the organization, the role can span Salesforce products such as Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, and the Salesforce Platform.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek strong Salesforce development experience, including Apex, Lightning Web Components, SOQL, and APIs. Familiarity with declarative tools, release management, automated testing, security, and integration patterns is also valuable. Lead-level candidates typically bring a record of technical ownership, cross-functional communication, and mentoring or team leadership.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Lead Salesforce Engineers work across industries and may join internal technology teams, consulting organizations, or growing businesses modernizing their customer platforms. Compensation varies with location, experience, company size, and scope of responsibility. Browse Ladders for vetted roles paying $100,000 or more and compare opportunities that match your expertise and career goals.

Find Lead Salesforce Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Search current Lead Salesforce Engineer openings and explore roles focused on platform architecture, product delivery, integrations, or engineering leadership. Use job details to assess responsibilities and qualifications, then apply to opportunities aligned with your experience.

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$99K - $167K *

Develop and maintain robust data pipelines using SparkSQL and Pyspark, ensuring high-quality data for analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data analysis efficiency and support...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $143K *

Join a dynamic team as a Data Engineer, where you'll design and maintain data pipelines using SparkSQL and Pyspark. Your work will enhance data analysis efficiency, impacting industries and driving cu...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$134K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to develop innovative solutions that enhance customer experiences across various industries. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to drive technology strategies and deliver...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $200K *

Transform your career by developing robust SDKs that empower customers globally. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and resiliency while contributing to open-source project...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as a Salesforce Senior Developer, driving secure digital services for Colorado. Collaborate across the SDLC, enhance enterprise data tools, and innovate solutions that improve th...

Colorado, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$133K - $190K *

Drive innovation as you lead the design and deployment of scalable AI-native platforms, blending advanced technologies with enterprise systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure high performance and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$133K - $190K *

Join a team that's driving Mergers & Acquisitions success by leading Dynamics 365 configuration and customization efforts. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize business processes and ensure seaml...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$240K - $330K *

Unlock potential by leading a global enablement team to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy that enhances sales effectiveness and drives revenue growth across all customer-facing roles...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $140K *

Shape the future of Salesforce solutions by designing and delivering high-quality applications. Collaborate with teams to translate business needs into scalable code, leveraging your expertise in Apex...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Develop innovative Salesforce solutions by leveraging Apex, Lightning, and Flow. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform business needs into effective, scalable applications while guiding...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$148K - $223K *

Join us to lead the development of innovative AI systems for mission-critical public-sector operations, partnering with experts to deliver reliable and secure solutions that operate seamlessly in sens...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $140K *

Optimize Salesforce capabilities in a federal environment by leading projects, managing requirements, and enhancing user experiences through effective configuration and migration strategies. Join us t...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Deliver innovative warehousing solutions while optimizing processes and pricing strategies. Leverage extensive engineering experience to enhance product storage efficiency and support operational audi...

Tennessee, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$168K - $181K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative AWS cloud solutions for scoring capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability and efficiency, while mentoring junior engi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cloud technology by architecting scalable infrastructures, automating CI/CD processes, and enhancing operational excellence through collaboration and innovation...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $250K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI software development by owning our full data stack, from ETL to business intelligence, and driving impactful data modeling and visualization efforts across...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$129K - $177K *

Lead the charge in orchestrating complex workflows and action delivery on a cutting-edge platform. Collaborate with a small team to ensure seamless member engagement through technology solutions that...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of Salesforce solutions by designing and implementing innovative architectures that meet client needs. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-value solutions in a dynamic, fast...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic engineering team, tackling complex technical challenges while delivering high-quality code. Own architectural decisions and enhance integration across services in a co...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$209K - $273K *

Advance your career by leading a high-performing engineering team, driving strategic execution and operational excellence while ensuring a reliable data platform aligns with enterprise goals and custo...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $193K *

Shape the future of healthcare technology by leading software development initiatives, driving AI integration, and enhancing operational efficiency across multiple teams while maintaining hands-on cod...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$134K - $149K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and enhance Salesforce solutions, ensuring seamless integration and operational excellence across state systems while driving innovation and technical governance for p...

Colorado, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$130K - $190K *

Transform Salesforce applications by refactoring and implementing best practices. Collaborate with stakeholders, support data migration, and engage in Agile development to deliver high-quality solutio...

Mclean, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $190K *

Join a dynamic team as a Mid-Level Salesforce Application Developer, where you'll enhance applications, implement best practices, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions whil...

Mclean, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K *

Empower customers by leveraging Salesforce expertise to optimize processes, enhance user efficiency, and deliver innovative solutions through strong collaboration and technical skills on our Customer...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Lead Salesforce Engineer do?question toggle

    A Lead Salesforce Engineer designs and develops Salesforce solutions, guides technical decisions, ensures quality and security, and often mentors engineers or coordinates delivery with business and product teams.

  • What skills are commonly required for Lead Salesforce Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Commonly requested skills include Apex, Lightning Web Components, SOQL, Salesforce APIs, platform configuration, integrations, testing, and release management. Employers may also value architecture experience and technical leadership.

  • How is a Lead Salesforce Engineer different from a Salesforce developer?question toggle

    Both roles may involve hands-on development, but a Lead Salesforce Engineer generally takes broader ownership of architecture, engineering standards, complex delivery, and mentoring or coordinating other team members.

  • What salary can I expect in a Lead Salesforce Engineer role?question toggle

    Pay varies by employer, location, experience, and job scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, though compensation details and requirements differ by listing.

  • Where can I find Lead Salesforce Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Lead Salesforce Engineer listings on Ladders to explore vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more and find roles aligned with your Salesforce experience.