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 Software Engineer II - Agentic SDLC
$170K - $185K *
Champion innovative software solutions by leading complex projects, mentoring engineers, and driving technical excellence across teams. Collaborate on strategic initiatives to enhance reliability and...
4 days ago
Senior Manager, Solutions Engineering - National Security (Defense)
$172K - $215K *
Join a team that's redefining defense solutions! Lead technical strategy and engineering initiatives, engaging with military clients to ensure mission success through innovative UAS products and integ...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$116K - $145K *
Join a dynamic team to design and implement cloud security solutions, enhancing information security and compliance while mitigating cyber threats across the organization. Drive innovation and improve...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Staff Software Engineer, Mobile (App Infrastructure)
$181K - $241K *
Advance the technical strategy for mobile app infrastructure, collaborating across teams to enhance operations and ensure sustainability, while mentoring talent and promoting quality standards in a dy...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$202K - $253K *
Join a team that's driving partner sales excellence in North America. Lead strategic initiatives with Databricks to enhance co-selling efforts, boost pipeline growth, and collaborate across functions...
4 days ago
Staff Backend Engineer, Video Platform
$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of live video experiences. As a key player, you'll architect and deliver scalable backend systems, enhancing streaming quality and reliability for creators and th...
Today
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of passenger rail by leading mechanical systems integration and validation. Collaborate with suppliers and clients to ensure compliance and deliver manufacturable designs for refurbis...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $150K *
Empower growth by leading customer acquisition and expansion strategies across self-serve and sales channels. Drive performance metrics, build AI systems, and collaborate with teams to optimize revenu...
2 weeks ago
Senior AI Data & Analytics Engineer II
$137K - $231K *
Lead the charge in architecting a robust data infrastructure that powers AI and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex business challenges into scalable data solutions...
1 week ago
Senior AI Data & Analytics Engineer II
$137K - $231K *
Accelerate your career by architecting data solutions that drive AI and analytics at scale. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex business challenges into impactful data product...
1 week ago
Senior AI Data & Analytics Engineer II
$137K - $231K *
Help us build a robust data foundation for AI and analytics at scale. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect data pipelines and models, transforming complex business challenges into impa...
1 week ago
Senior Engineering Manager, Machine Learning
$200K - $225K *
Inspire a high-performing team to innovate and experiment in machine learning, driving impactful fraud and risk solutions. This hands-on manager balances technical leadership with mentorship, cultivat...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$130K - $160K *
Join a team that's driving innovative launch campaigns, managing complex schedules, and enhancing internal processes. This role requires a proactive leader to oversee launch operations and foster rela...
2 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Partnerships & Channels
$200K - $275K *
Lead the charge in building and scaling a dynamic partner program, driving revenue through strategic alliances and co-selling. Collaborate cross-functionally to establish processes and integrations, e...
Today
Distinguished Engineer - AI & Engineering Transformation
$240K - $320K *
Transform AI adoption and engineering efficiency by leading cross-functional initiatives and driving the strategic integration of innovative technologies across products, ensuring measurable outcomes...
3 weeks ago
Lead Data Analytics and Visualization Engineer
$120K - $145K *
Empower your career by leading a team of data experts in building innovative BI solutions. Drive impactful decisions through data-driven insights, collaborating with stakeholders while fostering a cul...
3 weeks ago
$135K - $160K *
Transform data landscapes by designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines using Azure services, Python, and Spark. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable data solutions that...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in developing core systems that empower users to engage with diverse news perspectives. Collaborate closely with a small, agile team to design, build, and enhance backend services, ens...
3 weeks ago
Senior Lead, Partnerships (Acquisition)
$110K - $130K *
Drive innovative partnerships to acquire new clients through strategic campaigns and referrals. Manage end-to-end negotiations and activate cross-functional collaborations to enhance customer acquisit...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team as a Systems Engineer, supporting sales through technical expertise in pre-sales, sales calls, and post-sales. Collaborate with account managers to resolve customer issues and enha...
Today
$80K - $95K *
Engage with our sales team to provide technical expertise in pre-sales, sales calls, and post-sales support. Collaborate with account managers to resolve customer issues and deliver training, ensuring...
Today
$200K - $240K *
Accelerate progress at the intersection of technology and sales by providing expert technical support to regional teams, enhancing customer engagement, and driving successful pre-sales and post-sales...
Today
$80K - $95K *
Elevate your career by collaborating with sales teams to provide technical expertise in pre-sales and post-sales processes, ensuring customer satisfaction and effective solutions in networking applica...
Today
$80K - $95K *
Elevate your career by supporting sales teams with technical expertise in pre-sales, sales calls, and post-sales. Collaborate with account managers to resolve customer issues and provide training, ens...
Today
$200K - $240K *
Empower the sales team by providing technical expertise in pre-sales, sales calls, and post-sales support. Collaborate with account managers to resolve customer issues and enhance their experience wit...
Today
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.