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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Strategic Account Executive, Western Region
$109K - $163K *
Unlock new revenue streams by driving market strategies for public sector clients across Transit Signal Priority and Emergency Vehicle Preemption solutions. Lead engagement and negotiations with key m...
1 month ago
Senior Sales Engineer - Majors, Kansas City
$154K - $221K *
Join a team that's redefining customer solutions by leveraging AI/ML technologies. As a Senior Sales Engineer, you'll architect innovative strategies, oversee technical sales processes, and collaborat...
1 week ago
$160K - $180K *
Join a team that's driving growth in Life Sciences by managing key client relationships and delivering innovative solutions. You'll oversee the entire sales process, collaborating with experts to achi...
3 weeks ago
$130K - $158K *
Engage with a dynamic Federal sales team to drive revenue growth, coach sales reps, and enhance client relationships. Lead strategic initiatives in the Federal vertical, leveraging your expertise to c...
4 days ago
Director - Data Platforms & Architecture
$162K - $244K *
Shape the future of cloud architecture by leading diverse teams, driving Azure modernization, and connecting business objectives with innovative solutions. As a technical leader, you will foster inclu...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $118K *
Elevate the quality of software by designing automated testing frameworks and integrating AI tools for enhanced efficiency and accuracy. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure smooth delivery of hig...
3 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Managed Programs
$120K - $145K *
Pioneer cross-functional programs, managing teams to deliver crucial initiatives. Drive alignment across departments, enhance operational excellence, and elevate program delivery practices while track...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$177K - $364K *
Unlock your potential by driving automated traffic management and shaping rate limiting platforms, while leading collaboration across vendors and mentoring engineers to enhance performance in Edge sys...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Lead Product Manager- Quote Management (CPQ)
$129K - $186K *
Join a team that's redefining enterprise solutions by leading product strategy and execution for Quote Management. Collaborate across teams to deliver AI-powered tools that enhance sales processes and...
Reposted 3 days ago
$185K - $276K *
Accelerate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on building scalable financial engagement solutions for students. Collaborate cross-functionally, drive technical excellence, and help shape pr...
3 weeks ago
$87K - $157K *
Transform the Naval Enterprise Network through Model-Based Systems Engineering, utilizing SysML and CSM tools to develop and manage system models, requirements, and designs while collaborating with st...
3 days ago
Principal Customer Success Executive, U.S. Federal
$180K - $281K *
Join a team that's driving transformative customer success by leveraging ServiceNow solutions. As a strategic advisor, you'll enhance client relationships, optimize platform value, and ensure satisfac...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in delivering innovative civil engineering solutions for diverse land development projects. Collaborate with teams, mentor staff, and ensure high-quality design while promoting efficie...
3 weeks ago
Senior Data Scientist I, Growth & Engagement
$159K - $188K *
Unlock potential by leveraging data to drive product decisions and enhance user engagement. Collaborate across teams to design experiments, develop predictive models, and influence product strategies...
5 days ago
Senior Software Engineer - Front End/Back End (Library of Congress)
$120K - $150K *
Unlock potential by leading software engineering initiatives, mentoring junior engineers, and driving improvements in development processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver impactful solution...
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Senior Engineer, Mission Planning
$120K - $145K *
Innovate in mission planning by developing autonomous operations for satellite constellations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, prototype code, and optimize algorithms...
2 weeks ago
Senior Manager, GTM Systems Architecture
$135K - $160K *
Lead the evolution of our GTM Systems Architecture, enhancing Salesforce and its tech stack for AI-native workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build a trusted data foundation and driv...
1 week ago
Principal Product Manager, Agentic AI
$280K - $300K *
Pioneer innovative AI solutions in workforce management, leading product development from concept to deployment. Collaborate with engineers and executives to create impactful agentic products that enh...
1 week ago
Commercial Sales Manager, Superhuman for Education
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team as you drive revenue growth in K12 and Higher Ed sectors, leading full-cycle sales and expanding market presence with innovative AI solutions that transform education...
Reposted 1 week ago
$130K - $150K *
Lead the charge in integrating complex hospital data systems into Astra OS. Own end-to-end data pipelines, collaborate with customers, and design scalable solutions that enhance healthcare operations...
3 weeks ago
$185K - $260K *
Join Reddit's Ads team as a Machine Learning Engineer, where you will design, build, and deploy machine learning models to enhance ad ranking, bidding, and optimization. This hands-on role involves ta...
Reposted 1 week ago
$135K - $160K *
Join Reddit's Ads team as a Machine Learning Engineer, where you will design, build, and deploy machine learning models to enhance ad ranking, bidding, and optimization. This hands-on role involves ta...
Reposted 1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's driving the future of renewable energy by managing complex construction projects. You'll oversee execution strategies, ensure compliance, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver...
1 week ago
Senior Software Engineer, Autonomy Actions Sustaining
$172K - $229K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of autonomous vehicle software by diagnosing and deploying solutions. Join a dynamic team to enhance capabilities and resolve complex challenges in a high-stakes e...
2 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Elevate enterprise sales by driving cloud adoption and co-selling strategies. Engage key stakeholders, navigate technical reviews, and close high-value contracts while collaborating with top cloud pla...
3 weeks ago
What does a Lead Salesforce Engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.