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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$114K - $171K *

Grow your career by owning product domains, driving strategy, and leading cross-functional teams to optimize performance and deliver impactful solutions aligned with business objectives...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Develop innovative measurement solutions by leveraging data science expertise to solve complex marketing challenges. Collaborate closely with customers and cross-functional teams to deliver insights...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Partner with us to lead enterprise automotive clients in AI adoption, transforming operations and driving measurable results. Collaborate with executives to develop strategies, oversee deployments, an...

Lehi, UTRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of technology initiatives by managing strategic direction, overseeing system builds, and enhancing employee experiences through collaboration with stakeholders and effective project e...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$185K - $255K *

Elevate data management by designing scalable storage solutions and ingestion pipelines. Lead technical direction, optimize performance, and ensure reliable access to historical data for product teams...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$98K - $167K *

Innovate and enhance machine learning pipelines to operationalize AI initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, ensure model performance, and support scalable soluti...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Accelerate your career by driving growth in healthcare sales. Leverage your expertise to build relationships with key accounts, navigate complex deals, and shape future services that impact the indust...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $190K *

Transform your career by driving new business and expanding revenue within enterprise solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to build relationships, navigate complex sales cycles, and achieve strat...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$84K - $105K *

Drive project success by managing client relationships and leading implementation strategies. Collaborate with teams to assess needs, develop plans, and ensure timely delivery while navigating challen...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$84K - $105K *

Deliver exceptional client engagement by managing project success, assessing needs, and developing strategic plans. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure timely and budget-compliant implementations wh...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Deliver leadership and governance for global clinical study management, ensuring projects meet timelines and budgets while fostering collaboration and operational excellence across teams and stakehold...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$104K - $156K *

Shape the future of client engagement by leading strategic implementations, fostering collaboration, and driving operational excellence in the healthcare payor industry. Your expertise will ensure suc...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by driving data engineering excellence in Palantir Foundry, transforming legacy systems into robust pipelines and applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to de...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $170K *

Unlock potential by providing architectural engineering support for DOJ/BOP facilities. Collaborate on technical analyses, document reviews, and design recommendations to enhance decision-making and p...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Elevate your career by leading complex product initiatives across technical domains. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic direction into actionable plans, ensuring measurable out...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing a sophisticated healthcare SaaS platform by designing, implementing, and maintaining full-stack features that enhance user experience and system performance in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$128K - $139K *

Drive the identity lifecycle for enterprise access management, ensuring secure, reliable identity services. Collaborate with teams to enhance user experience while implementing Zero Trust principles a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$180K - $250K *

Innovate the design and delivery of cutting-edge SaaS solutions powered by data, ML, and AI. Own key technical areas driving high-quality product features through collaboration, backend development, a...

CanadaRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $133K *

Unlock the potential of global clinical trials by leading feasibility projects, analyzing data, and developing strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver insights and drive operati...

Durham, NCRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive the future of product marketing by shaping positioning, go-to-market strategies, and sales enablement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer education and competitive intel...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$164K - $197K *

Design and develop innovative database systems for a versatile data platform, enabling seamless SIEM and AI agent interaction while ensuring reliability and scalability within a pragmatic, collaborati...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$93K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team as a technical resource, enhancing enterprise applications and infrastructure services. Drive operational excellence, support cross-functional initiatives, and ensure reliable, sec...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing client projects, ensuring high-quality delivery on time and within budget while fostering excellent customer service and collaboration across teams...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer innovative solutions as a Senior Manager in Deployed Engineering, leading hands-on deployments and building a high-performing team. Collaborate closely with customers and internal teams to dri...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join us to architect and automate cloud-native infrastructures while engaging directly with clients. Leverage your expertise in AI and DevOps to drive strategic solutions that align technology with bu...

Florida, USRemote

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.