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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$135K - $160K *

Transform your career by leading platform engineering initiatives that enhance developer experience and operational excellence. Drive technical ownership across the software lifecycle, shaping the pla...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $140K *

Advance your career by driving full-cycle recruitment for diverse Sales and Go-To-Market roles. Collaborate with leadership to attract top talent, enhance candidate experience, and optimize hiring pro...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$159K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative software solutions for complex payment systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize code, mentor junior engineers, and ensure high-quality prod...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Lead governance initiatives in a multi-cloud environment, managing a team to secure and optimize cloud operations. Oversee compliance, develop policies, and optimize costs while ensuring alignment wit...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$147K - $165K *

Drive strategic partnerships and technical solutions for revenue growth, collaborating with sales teams to secure complex integrations and enhance client experiences across mid-market and enterprise s...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$154K - $221K *

Transform the future of cloud security by delivering tailored technical solutions, guiding customers through evaluations, and ensuring their needs are met with innovative product configurations and pr...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $185K *

Lead the development of innovative AI products that empower job seekers with evidence-based coaching and actionable insights, while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to shape impactful...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $160K *

Take ownership of B2B integrations as a key technical leader, collaborating across teams to deliver effective solutions that drive customer success and evolve with innovative IoT technology. Expect a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$131K - $243K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, create specifications, and support the deployment of innovativ...

Littleton, CORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $130K *

Empower a dynamic sales team to drive growth and deliver impactful solutions for school districts. Lead with integrity, foster collaboration, and navigate complex sales cycles while ensuring customer...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Drive growth by leveraging your expertise in SaaS sales, managing key accounts, and guiding customers from initial engagement to successful adoption and expansion. Collaborate with teams to enhance pr...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $200K *

Shape the future of software integration by leading a team to develop a robust ERP connector framework, ensuring data integrity and seamless communication between systems while driving architectural d...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining data engineering by architecting scalable solutions. Lead the charge in implementing advanced data infrastructures, driving analytics, and fostering collaboration across...

Houston, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Empower organizations by driving adoption of Power Platform solutions, modernizing systems, and automating processes. You'll develop new and existing relationships, collaborating with teams and partne...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $214K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing enterprise Finance solutions, optimizing processes, and driving global transformation initiatives through innovative technology and collaboration with sta...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that bridges sales, engineering, and customer success! Lead onboarding, manage numerous implementations, and drive product adoption as a technical liaison, all while enhancing processes fo...

CanadaRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$222K - $278K *

Champion enterprise sales by developing executive relationships and driving revenue growth. Own customer engagements from prospecting to close while embodying our cultural principles in a dynamic, fas...

Texas, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $223K *

Transform sales training and enablement by developing innovative strategies and AI tools to enhance agent performance, optimize customer interactions, and drive measurable improvements across direct-t...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to transform blockchain concepts into functional systems. Collaborate with engineers and product teams to prototype, test, and deliver innovative solutions while ensuring operation...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $201K *

Architect cloud-based data solutions and drive enterprise data strategy. Leverage advanced analytics and modern data architectures to enhance operational efficiency and compliance in healthcare data m...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$131K - $243K *

Elevate your career by leading cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, support agile processes, and drive successful project outco...

Littleton, CORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $110K *

Optimize project delivery by leading engineering processes for EV charging, battery storage, and compute projects. Collaborate with external partners and ensure compliance with technical standards whi...

Boston, MARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$118K - $183K *

Join a team that's driving partner growth through strategic engagement, AI adoption, and solution development. Collaborate across diverse partner types to enhance business outcomes and ensure scalable...

Vienna, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$218K - $256K *

Shape the future of customer engagement by leading the design and delivery of innovative ML systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance automation, safety, and customer experience thro...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $170K *

Drive enterprise sales by generating pipeline and closing complex deals with engineering-led organizations. Collaborate with technical teams to expand relationships and deliver mission-critical softwa...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.