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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$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...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$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...

Denver, CORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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...

San Francisco, CARemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

CanadaRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

Chicago, ILRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$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...

Reston, VARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business 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...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$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...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$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...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.