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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$150K - $200K *

Lead the charge in driving technical execution and operational excellence by managing a high-performing team of Sales Engineers, collaborating with senior leadership, and shaping regional strategy to...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to impactful SaaS implementations, guiding clients through setup, data migration, and training while leading complex projects to success across municipal government sectors...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Optimize energy solutions by leading technical projects, conducting site surveys, and collaborating with teams to deliver innovative, cost-effective strategies that enhance facility performance and su...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $105K *

Join us to drive pipeline growth as a Senior Sales Development Representative. Engage prospects, build relationships, and create qualified opportunities in high-hazard industries, leveraging AI tools...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $175K *

Shape the future of AI engineering by leading technical solutions, mentoring teams, and driving production outcomes in a collaborative environment focused on innovation and operational excellence...

Florida, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$227K - $335K *

Empower growth through strategic marketing leadership, leveraging data insights to drive customer engagement and revenue. Build and mentor a high-performing team to transform analytics into actionable...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $105K *

Champion innovative Salesforce solutions to enhance user experiences and drive digital transformation. Collaborate with stakeholders to design, develop, and implement CRM applications that support str...

Green Bay, WIRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $110K *

Solve complex production challenges and ensure system stability as a key technical support resource. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer satisfaction through effective incident manageme...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $151K *

Transform customer experiences by guiding enterprise clients through successful IoT deployments. Collaborate cross-functionally to maximize value and drive advocacy, all while embodying cultural princ...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate your career by shaping people strategies that drive growth and productivity. As a strategic partner to executive leaders, you'll influence decisions and enhance organizational culture in a...

Austin, TXRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $248K *

Drive growth by leading a field-based sales team focused on federal agencies. You'll strategize, coach, and negotiate to enhance adoption of our DevSecOps platform, ensuring alignment with agency need...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $240K *

Lead the development of innovative software solutions while mentoring a talented engineering team. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to enhance product quality and drive strategic vendor rela...

Georgia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $137K *

Empower customers as a Senior Technical Support Engineer, solving complex technical issues with modern tools while enhancing user experience, collaborating with engineering, and shaping innovative sup...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$166K - $238K *

Transform high-volume DNS resolver systems as a key engineer, driving exceptional performance in mission-critical environments. Collaborate with teams to develop services on AWS and OpenStack, ensurin...

Boxborough, MARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$171K - $269K *

Lead the charge in defining and evolving data architecture and engineering standards for scalable, secure enterprise data platforms. Collaborate across teams to deliver reliable, actionable data produ...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion the technical vision for a comprehensive AI program, guiding multiple teams through complex challenges. Ensure high-quality delivery, set architectural standards, and collaborate with executi...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$161K - $299K *

Transform the future of C4I systems as a Systems Engineering Manager, leading design initiatives and managing a team to ensure alignment with customer requirements. Drive modernization efforts through...

Colorado, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving integrated demand generation campaigns across multiple channels. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to launch products, optimize pipeline strategies, and enhance...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $144K *

Drive customer success by resolving complex technical issues as a Principal Engineer. Collaborate with teams to enhance support services, ensuring seamless operations and proactive engagement for Powe...

Denver, CORemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $250K *

Champion innovative and scalable Trading & Custody systems by leading cross-functional projects and collaborating closely with product and compliance teams, while inspiring the engineering team with a...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$164K - $197K *

Lead the technical direction for a new Grafana Cloud product, shaping backend architecture and enhancing user experiences through data-driven solutions. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful f...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $166K *

Drive our end-to-end Lifecycle strategy and customer communications journey, leveraging data and AI to enhance engagement across multiple channels. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize conversio...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Lead strategic financial initiatives, partnering with leaders to drive insights and improve decision-making. Oversee complex projects, enhance financial models, and leverage technology to optimize FP...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$186K - $218K *

Drive user-centric frontend development for crypto payment solutions. Join a dynamic team to enhance card experiences, focusing on performance and customer satisfaction while impacting millions throug...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$222K - $278K *

Drive impactful change by consolidating technologies and digitizing workflows for enterprise customers, while fostering executive relationships and managing complex sales processes that promote safety...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks 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.