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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$110K - $130K *

Drive modernization initiatives by leveraging AI and automation to enhance SaaS delivery processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline technical architecture and improve customer ou...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower federal partners by developing and executing strategic go-to-market initiatives. Collaborate across teams to enhance partner capabilities, drive revenue growth, and deliver exceptional custome...

Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $160K *

Shape the future of developer marketing by leading global initiatives that drive engagement and adoption. Collaborate across teams to create impactful campaigns and ensure a unified brand voice, trans...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$300K - $350K *

Drive sales growth and expand customer accounts in the cybersecurity sector. Build relationships, exceed sales quotas, and manage Channel Partner engagements effectively to ensure customer satisfactio...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $119K *

Lead the charge in transforming public sector operations by deploying IoT solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure customer success and drive efficiency, safety, and sustainability across g...

Georgia, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $170K *

Develop and enhance Python services for pharmacy claims processing. Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality solutions while gaining expertise in the pharmacy benefits domain. Embrace a hybrid...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$77K - $118K *

Drive the evolution of scalable, secure platforms by architecting solutions that enhance network intelligence and application delivery, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize performanc...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $190K *

Transform the Corporate Giving domain by leading a high-performing engineering team, driving product innovation, and ensuring compliance while managing enterprise-scale disbursement systems for social...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $280K *

Join a team that's redefining data storage solutions. As a senior engineer, you'll design and implement high-impact systems, ensuring performance and reliability while collaborating across teams to dr...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $187K *

Transform the Time & Attendance engineering team by leading technical delivery, fostering collaboration, and driving platform modernization to enhance healthcare workforce solutions and ensure data ac...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $200K *

Elevate your career by partnering with customers to solve complex security challenges. Leverage your technical expertise and sales acumen to drive impactful solutions and foster strong relationships w...

Washington, DCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$189K - $389K *

Innovate cutting-edge ML models and systems for content ranking. Lead technical initiatives, enhance ML infrastructure, and collaborate across teams to drive impactful growth in real-time user experie...

San Francisco, CARemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$137K - $231K *

Lead the charge in crafting impactful user experiences across multiple sectors. Drive design strategies, engage with customers, and collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to shape end...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in architectural innovation and strategic direction, shaping long-term technical landscapes and enabling cross-functional execution at scale while mentoring senior technical leaders an...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$81K - $105K *

Advance your sales career by driving demand and building enterprise accounts. In this hybrid role, you'll engage with industry leaders while honing your SaaS sales skills and paving the way for future...

Toronto, ONRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K - $195K *

Drive the implementation of the Radar Surveillance Replacement program by serving as a field engineer, ensuring successful installation and consultation at critical airport sites while collaborating w...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$102K - $122K *

Champion client partnerships by driving strategic media campaigns and fostering relationships. Leverage your expertise in DTC paid media to enhance client success and team collaboration, ensuring impa...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Partner with us to drive partner growth through strategic technical engagement, business development, and AI innovation. Leverage your expertise to build trusted relationships and deliver scalable sol...

Columbus, OHRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $221K *

Drive strategic partner growth by leading pre-sales excellence and solution innovations. Build trusted relationships, influence partner strategies, and co-create AI-driven solutions that accelerate bu...

Atlanta, GARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $221K *

Advance partner growth by combining technical excellence with strategic co-innovation. Engage with partners to drive AI-first technology adoption, crafting scalable solutions while ensuring measurable...

Chicago, ILRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$61K - $102K *

Join a dynamic team to deliver advanced training on CensiTrac software, enhancing customer engagement and success. Utilize your expertise in sterile processing to provide solutions and support, ensuri...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $170K *

Advance your career by leading a dynamic team in developing secure access solutions. Drive technical direction, manage project delivery, and mentor engineers while balancing customer reliability with...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $139K *

Lead the charge in enhancing customer success for a portfolio of enterprise accounts. Collaborate with clients to maximize software value, solve complex challenges, and drive continuous improvement in...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the development and optimization of Large Language Models and Mixture of Experts. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance AI capabilities while mentoring junior engineers to drive innovation an...

Austin, TXRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Optimize business growth by identifying new opportunities and building relationships with key stakeholders. Leverage solution-selling expertise to drive enterprise sales and achieve revenue targets wh...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.