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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$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by embedding with enterprise teams to architect and deliver AI solutions. This multifaceted role combines consulting, engineering, and operational expertise to drive impactful results...

Oklahoma City, OKRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design and deliver innovative software solutions, tackling complex customer challenges across the full engineering lifecycle. Collaborate closely with clients to translate needs...

CanadaRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Engineer secure, scalable cloud platforms and automate workflows. Lead migrations, implement observability, and mentor junior engineers while driving cloud-native adoption in a collaborative environme...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion the sales learning experience by facilitating engaging training sessions, providing ongoing support to producers, and enhancing their skill development through effective coaching and resource...

Lindon, UTRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$152K - $190K *

Develop and optimize large-scale data pipelines while enhancing AI capabilities. Collaborate across teams to implement modern data solutions using Databricks, PySpark, and SQL, driving the evolution o...

California, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $121K *

Champion training initiatives to empower customers in maximizing value from our platform. Drive measurable success through innovative, scalable educational programs, enhancing knowledge across diverse...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$187K - $260K *

Lead the charge in shaping our marketing technology ecosystem, driving product strategy and team development while enhancing workflows and cross-channel capabilities for data-driven marketing success...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Transform data engineering by leading enterprise-scale projects, optimizing data pipelines, and shaping governance policies. Collaborate with teams to enhance data platforms and drive strategic initia...

Springfield, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $267K *

Shape the future of app advertising by enhancing backend systems for conversion signals. Drive MMP integrations, SKAN processing, and App CAPI to ensure reliable app installs and in-app events for adv...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $140K *

Transform the mobile landscape by leading the development of a cutting-edge React Native application for iOS and Android, enhancing user experience and driving innovation in a collaborative environmen...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$140K - $190K *

Join a team that's transforming clinical trials through advanced data science. Drive the development of predictive models and machine learning algorithms to enhance patient enrollment and trial manage...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Innovate with us to lead technical strategy and architecture, guiding engineering teams in delivering scalable, high-quality software solutions while balancing immediate needs with long-term goals and...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$164K - $197K *

Empower developers to enhance observability through robust cloud integrations, utilizing modern technologies in a collaborative remote environment. Contribute to open source tools while delivering imp...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$286K - $326K *

Empower high-performing teams to innovate banking solutions in the cloud. Drive technical strategy, coach engineers, and enhance delivery for a resilient, scalable platform. Foster a culture of contin...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $160K *

Shape the future of financial reporting by leading monthly closes, banking operations, and consolidations in a dynamic, global SaaS environment. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance processes and...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate revenue growth by driving full-cycle sales, from prospecting to closing. Manage complex deals, build relationships, and leverage AI solutions to exceed quotas in a dynamic environment. Own...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $160K *

Drive new business development and revenue growth by leveraging professional networks and sales expertise to secure major client engagements and enhance executive relationships within Fortune 500 comp...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design and optimize scalable data solutions that enhance healthcare technology platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and drive informed dec...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$139K - $185K *

Lead the charge in driving growth for major enterprise accounts by aligning customer priorities with Lumen's diverse portfolio, ensuring strategic execution from acquisition to expansion while advisin...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$243K - $318K *

Elevate your career by providing technical leadership across Dev AI platforms. Shape architectural strategies, drive cross-organizational initiatives, and enhance engineering quality while collaborati...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the delivery of complex projects across multifaceted industries by managing teams, budgets, and schedules while ensuring quality, safety, and client satisfaction in regulated environments...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$153K - $213K *

Elevate your career by designing scalable backend systems that enhance customer engagement and streamline growth. Leverage your expertise to shape impactful solutions in a collaborative, remote-first...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining data engineering by building scalable data systems and interfaces. You'll design data models, develop real-world use cases, and ensure reliable data flows, all while writ...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $150K *

Unlock secure customer experiences by designing and implementing identity solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance authentication processes, ensuring seamless onboarding and login...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $163K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud data solutions by leading modernization initiatives, implementing scalable data architectures, and driving data integration strategies to transform legacy platforms...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 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.