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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Senior Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical Power Systems
$154K - $223K *
Transform the future of power generation by leading large-scale electrical projects. Drive innovation in mission-critical data centers, ensuring reliability and efficiency from design to operation whi...
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Sales Engineer - United States
$94K - $172K *
Join our expanding Sales Engineering team to provide technical expertise and support during customer evaluations, ensuring successful adoption of our solutions while driving revenue growth through con...
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Senior Software Engineer: Back-end
$125K - $165K *
Lead the charge in designing and scaling foundational APIs and backend services, optimizing cloud data stores, and ensuring high-availability for a robust platform. Elevate technical standards while s...
1 week ago
Senior Engineering Manager, OLO
$250K - $270K *
Lead the charge in enhancing the guest web ordering experience by managing a team of full-stack engineers. Drive product innovation, optimize conversion rates, and ensure engineering excellence across...
3 weeks ago
Senior Staff Software Engineer, Native Mobile
$253K - $298K *
Engineer the future of mobile applications by driving innovative native development strategies across iOS and Android, mentoring teams, and enabling reusable automation for efficient, AI-assisted work...
3 weeks ago
$135K - $160K *
Unlock your potential as a Principal Software Developer, driving the design and deployment of cutting-edge AI platforms. Collaborate across the full stack to create intelligent applications that enhan...
1 week ago
Senior Product Manager, Monetization Platform
$130K - $219K *
Transform the monetization landscape by leading product strategies that drive market success. Collaborate across diverse product lines to enhance pricing models and optimize profitability, ensuring im...
2 weeks ago
Principal Engineer - Reporting & Insights
$287K - $320K *
Join a team that's redefining financial insights through AI. As a senior technical leader, you'll shape the multi-year strategy for Reporting & Insights, guiding engineering teams to innovate and scal...
1 week ago
Senior Solutions Engineer, Strategic (East & Central)
$139K - $219K *
Unlock potential by partnering with sales teams to drive enterprise solutions, engaging C-level executives, and delivering tailored product demonstrations that address complex business challenges and...
3 weeks ago
Engineering Manager - Member Experience
$179K - $224K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality member-facing systems. As an Engineering Manager, you'll lead a squad through the entire development lifecycle, ensuring accountability, quality...
2 weeks ago
$126K - $171K *
Lead the charge in delivering innovative project management solutions for large law firms. Drive implementations, manage resources, and ensure client satisfaction while navigating complex challenges a...
1 week ago
Backend Software Engineer - Identity
$196K *
Transform the engineering landscape by driving creative improvements and delivering end-to-end identity services. Mentor peers, enhance documentation, and champion security best practices while mainta...
Today
Senior Software Engineer (Remote)
$160K - $195K *
Shape the future of insurance technology by developing AI-driven full stack solutions. Collaborate across teams to innovate and implement intelligent systems that enhance user experience and streamlin...
Yesterday
$110K - $130K *
Redefine our Salesforce solutions by developing scalable applications and integrations. Collaborate with teams to design, implement, and maintain enterprise-level functionalities, ensuring compliance...
Reposted 1 week ago
$150K - $180K *
Unlock potential by leading frontend architecture for scalable, high-performance systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experiences and drive technical excellence in a dynamic, enterprise-l...
1 week ago
Senior Manager, Partner Technology Architecture
$202K - $334K *
Lead the charge in developing a high-performing team of Partner Technology Architects, driving partner growth through technical excellence, solution strategy, and AI adoption while ensuring impactful...
4 days ago
Solutions Engineer - State, Local, Educational (SLED)
$150K - $225K *
Lead the charge in transforming public safety operations with innovative sUAS solutions. Collaborate with agencies to deliver tailored drone technology, ensuring seamless integration and impactful dep...
3 weeks ago
Salesforce Developer - Remote (USA)
$98K - $167K *
Join a team that's shaping innovative Salesforce solutions, driving application development, and enhancing user experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance, scalab...
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Salesforce Account Executive, Financial Services
$94K - $276K *
Advance sales initiatives by managing the full sales cycle, building strong client relationships, and collaborating with internal teams to drive growth in the AI and Salesforce sectors. Make a signifi...
2 weeks ago
$165K - $175K *
Unlock potential by leading enterprise data engineering initiatives, driving platform modernization, and enhancing operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable...
Reposted 5 days ago
Lead ML Engineer - Lane & Route Network Mapping
$220K - $270K *
Shape the future of mapping technology by leading the design and deployment of advanced ML models. Drive innovation and cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless integration and high-performan...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Forward Deployed Engineer
$125K - $150K *
Engineer transformative solutions by integrating cutting-edge APIs into enterprise systems. Collaborate closely with clients to deploy production software efficiently while leveraging modern AI tools...
Reposted 1 month ago
Senior iOS Engineer, Connectivity
$172K - $203K *
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect, design, and develop advanced iOS functionality, enhancing seamless Bluetooth communication for millions of users while maintaining code quality an...
Reposted 1 week ago
Forward Deployed Engineer, AI & Agentforce
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's redefining AI solutions by rapidly delivering innovative, client-focused engagements. Collaborate with stakeholders to architect impactful agentic solutions that drive business valu...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by owning the end-to-end product surface, driving discovery, design, and migration while collaborating closely with users to solve real market problems in a dynamic healthcare environ...
3 weeks ago
What does a Lead Salesforce Engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.