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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$165K - $185K *

Shape the future of advertising technology by leading the design and strategy for scalable, reliable systems that enhance live sports experiences. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation and ment...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Innovate your career by leading SaaS modernization projects, enhancing delivery efficiency through AI and automation. Drive customer success by transforming legacy systems into scalable, sustainable s...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate data engineering capabilities by designing robust ETL/ELT workflows, ensuring data quality, and implementing scalable solutions on AWS and Kubernetes. Collaborate with teams to optimize perfor...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $266K *

Champion MuleSoft implementations by developing clean code and guiding teams. Leverage expertise in Salesforce and API management to deliver enterprise-grade solutions while mentoring junior developer...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $190K *

Lead and innovate within UJET's Core Infrastructure team, focusing on cloud-native services. Shape strategies for scalable solutions that empower engineers and optimize the infrastructure for thousand...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of critical VPP projects; manage field operations, partner support, and technical training while leading a team of engineers to ensure top-tier service and product quality within the re...

Georgia, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by designing and delivering innovative learning experiences that align with strategic objectives. Analyze data to refine educational content and facilitate impactful training, fosteri...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$72K - $140K *

Accelerate customer success by owning escalated technical issues, collaborating across teams, and mentoring support engineers. Drive product improvements and ensure high-quality support for Calix Clou...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$106K - $159K *

Innovate and lead the development of mission-critical applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions. Mentor engineers and embrace AI tools to enhance the softwa...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving new client acquisition in healthcare technology. Manage the full sales lifecycle, build relationships, and leverage AI tools to exceed performance goals in a fast-paced, re...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Contribute to strategic leadership in engineering management, aligning execution with business goals. Drive portfolio success, enhance client satisfaction, and empower teams to optimize performance in...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

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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...

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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...

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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

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.