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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$156K - $204K *

Drive data alignment and enhance business processes by designing robust data pipelines and infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and accessibility, enabling ef...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $362K *

Transform complex customer needs into scalable solutions by leading technical deployments, integrations, and automation. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive value and enhance operational efficiency...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $160K *

Drive strategic initiatives by leading complex, cross-functional projects that align stakeholders and transform business priorities into actionable plans, ensuring successful execution across Revenue...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by architecting and building intelligent workflows to integrate models and enterprise data into scalable, production-ready solutions that ensure compliance...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $313K *

Join a team that's transforming public sector services by architecting innovative solutions to complex challenges. Collaborate directly with government clients using MuleSoft's Anypoint Platform to dr...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by driving enterprise sales through strategic prospecting and relationship management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to close complex deals and leverage AI tools to enhance...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$229K - $258K *

Empower a dynamic engineering team to deliver innovative security tools. Own product development from roadmap to rollout, fostering collaboration and driving results in a fast-paced environment focuse...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's driving revenue growth through data-driven insights and operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to enhance systems, optimize territory planning, and ensure...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $212K *

Engage with the CEO to craft compelling narratives and enhance communication strategies. Lead diverse content creation, leveraging AI tools to connect with key audiences and ensure impactful messaging...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $173K *

Join a team that's driving engineering excellence by designing scalable systems, influencing cross-team initiatives, and delivering high-impact solutions while mentoring engineers and upholding high s...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of autonomous driving by designing and implementing advanced behavior planning systems. Collaborate with experts to tackle complex challenges in dynamic environme...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $134K *

Advance data hall designs and infrastructure projects, optimizing efficiency and scalability while collaborating with teams to ensure compliance and support project delivery...

Tennessee, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $134K *

Manage moderate-complexity data hall designs and infrastructure projects, driving operational improvements and design optimizations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient...

Tennessee, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $134K *

Design and optimize medium-complexity data hall infrastructure, enhancing operational efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and support project delivery...

Tennessee, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $134K *

Engage in the design and optimization of data hall infrastructure, managing moderate-complexity projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and scalabili...

Tennessee, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $200K *

Lead the charge in driving revenue through innovative pricing strategies and a high-performing engineering team. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance user experiences while maintaining technical...

Austin, TXRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Elevate your career by designing and delivering innovative video solutions across diverse sectors. Collaborate with teams to create scalable architectures that enhance broadcast, streaming, and cloud...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$176K - $243K *

Empower innovation by leading the design and delivery of AI/ML systems. Drive architectural decisions, optimize model development, and enhance system reliability while collaborating with cross-functio...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$218K - $256K *

Unlock cutting-edge mobile technology by leading the native app rewrite. Leverage your expertise in Swift and Kotlin to drive quality architecture, enhance developer experience, and mentor teams to de...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $225K *

Lead the charge in software development, driving innovation and collaboration across teams. Oversee strategic planning and team development to enhance product quality and efficiency, while fostering a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $175K *

Champion innovative structural design for mission-critical data centers, focusing on prefabricated and modular construction. Lead technical strategy, establish design standards, and ensure safety and...

Denver, CORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Empower our Digital team as a Senior Software Engineer, driving full stack development and modernization initiatives. Collaborate closely to enhance our Digital Banking platform, architecting new APIs...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex public safety projects, ensuring timely delivery and high customer satisfaction. Oversee a diverse portfolio while collaborating with cross-functional teams to driv...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $190K *

Shape the future of customer projects by leading strategic SaaS implementations, ensuring exceptional execution and stakeholder engagement. As a key player, you'll drive project success through proact...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to innovative digital platforms by developing scalable, secure, and high-performing applications. Drive efficiency and enhance customer outcomes through full-stack development, cloud archit...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.