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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$81K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing sales development through hands-on coaching, operational support, and leadership. Drive team performance and foster growth in a dynamic, metrics-driven enviro...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$83K - $222K *

Innovate solutions by designing data models and Salesforce architectures, leading integrations, and ensuring compliance with security standards. Collaborate with teams to deliver effective technical s...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining CRM platforms by architecting innovative, AI-driven solutions. This high-impact role requires visionary leadership to optimize data processing and enhance user experience...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $193K *

Drive the architecture and development of cloud-native infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Lead initiatives in cloud governance, security, and automation while promoting engineering excellence...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Transform enterprise solutions as a Salesforce Solution Architect, leading teams to deliver innovative, scalable projects. Drive presales, guide architecture, and leverage cutting-edge AI capabilities...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $190K *

Unlock potential by leading Agile teams to deliver high-quality projects. Manage sprint schedules, facilitate Scrum ceremonies, and remove blockers to ensure timely milestones. Collaborate with stakeh...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Unlock strategic success in complex enterprise engagements by guiding clients through innovative solutions, leveraging Salesforce expertise, and fostering collaboration to drive value and achieve desi...

Georgia, USRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$142K - $184K *

Champion the development and operational deployment of vehicle firmware, leveraging IoT data to enhance fleet safety and efficiency through collaborative efforts with cross-functional teams...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$154K - $260K *

Innovate and drive technical strategy for AI-powered products at scale. Empower teams to build transformative software solutions, oversee complex projects, and deliver exceptional results that reshape...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$242K - $275K *

Lead the charge in developing and deploying robust containerized software, manage CI/CD workflows, and grow a cohesive engineering team to enhance customer security operations and software delivery ac...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $215K *

Advance the cloud platform capabilities, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable product delivery while enhancing developer experience and shaping reliability practices in a mission-driven healthcare...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing scalable software solutions, designing responsive UIs, and optimizing backend services. Collaborate across functions to drive innovation and champion best pr...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$154K - $260K *

Join a forward-thinking team to enhance user experiences through innovative AI solutions and full-stack development, impacting industries worldwide by improving workflows within the Samsara dashboard...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $164K *

Pioneer innovative solar designs for utility-scale projects, leading teams to optimize high-level concepts into actionable plans. Engage with clients and ensure quality standards while contributing to...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's transforming digital experiences by leveraging your expertise in sales engineering. Collaborate with top brands to drive technical discovery and showcase the value of innovative sol...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Engage with top Salesforce talent to build a robust expert network. Collaborate with delivery teams to match consultants with projects, ensuring optimal fit and timely staffing. Drive community growth...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $165K *

Lead the charge in enhancing marketing technology platforms to optimize customer engagement and journey orchestration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable solutions and improve...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovation as a Senior Software Engineer, leading full-stack development and architecture for impactful business applications. Collaborate with teams to enhance platform capabilities while mento...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $150K *

Unlock your potential as a key contributor in a dynamic technical team, driving innovative reporting solutions and collaborating closely with business users and AI experts to enhance data visibility a...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engineer scalable Salesforce solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams. Leverage modern development practices and deep Salesforce expertise to design, build, and support enterprise platfo...

Oak Brook, ILRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement AI workflows that integrate models, enterprise data, and business logic, delivering reliable production solutions and collaborating with various stakeholder...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive your career forward by cultivating strategic partnerships and generating revenue through innovative sales strategies. This dynamic role focuses on engaging C-suite executives while building our...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$192K - $266K *

Drive best-in-class travel support through strategic leadership and operational excellence. Oversee lodging, flights, and customer advocacy, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and exception...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock your potential as a Lead Data Software Engineer, driving innovative data solutions and leading cross-functional teams to enhance our data infrastructure and ensure scalability and performance a...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $240K *

Shape the future of loyalty by leading the technical execution and innovation of AI-powered features in a rapidly evolving product landscape, driving cross-functional initiatives with a focus on archi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

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.