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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$172K - $260K *

Lead and elevate a team dedicated to enhancing Slack's UI design system and accessibility standards, collaborating across departments to ensure a user-friendly, consistent, and accessible experience f...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$207K - $285K *

Drive Slack's accessibility strategy and evolve the design system, leading a high-performing engineering team focused on usability, accessibility, and consistent UI experiences across the platform...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$172K - $260K *

Elevate your engineering career by leading accessibility efforts and driving the evolution of the Slack Kit design system. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance usability and ensure a consistent...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $110K *

Pioneer innovative solutions as a Senior Business Systems Administrator, driving strategy and optimization across G&A and Finance systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance system performance...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by developing scalable Salesforce solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality technical outcomes. Lead integration efforts, mentor junior developers...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $157K *

Drive your career forward by leading complex software projects, collaborating with diverse teams, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to deliver high-quality solutions that meet client needs and...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$172K - $236K *

Transform sales strategies by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance pipeline generation and productivity. Drive impactful programs, analyze performance, and engage with executive leader...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading complex Salesforce implementations, driving solution architecture, and delivering high-performance designs. Collaborate with teams to ensure technical excellence and govern...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join us to drive business transformation as a Revenue Cloud Solution Architect. Leverage cutting-edge technologies to optimize sales and finance alignment, streamline operations, and deliver impactful...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $224K *

Help us lead and develop a senior Cloud Engineering team focused on operational excellence, infrastructure stability, and impactful migration programs that drive growth and efficiency within our cloud...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $223K *

Elevate the performance and scalability of our platform by optimizing backend systems, driving architectural improvements, and mentoring engineers to enhance system quality and reliability as we scale...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $183K *

Empower data-driven decisions by designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines and cloud platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality data solutions that support anal...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $175K *

Elevate your career by designing and optimizing scalable data pipelines and cloud platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative data solutions that drive analytics and machi...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $273K *

Unlock potential by mapping emerging AI technologies and building strategic relationships. Drive proactive market intelligence to identify key opportunities and strengthen a leading AI strategy throug...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in architecting innovative Salesforce solutions, guiding teams through technical design and delivery while ensuring quality and efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to meet client...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $140K *

Empower the Department of Veterans Affairs by designing and developing innovative Salesforce applications. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance service delivery through intelligent automation and...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$181K - $332K *

Lead the charge in transforming sales programs through innovative strategies and data-driven insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance pipeline growth and revenue, while inspiring teams to e...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform marketing analytics by leading measurement strategies and driving data-informed decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance brand performance and deliver actionable insight...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining data solutions by leading technical sales efforts, collaborating with Account Managers, and driving customer success through innovative data architecture and tailored dem...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Drive product strategy and delivery for Salesforce Agentforce and Data Cloud. Lead cross-functional teams to define requirements, prioritize backlogs, and ensure successful launches while enhancing da...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $225K *

Accelerate progress at the federal level by driving Salesforce services growth. You'll develop accounts, manage pipeline, and collaborate on solutions involving data, analytics, and AI while ensuring...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$139K - $282K *

Drive excellence as a leader in Salesforce development, guiding a team to achieve project goals while ensuring high-quality deliverables and best practices throughout the development lifecycle...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$112K - $135K *

Lead the modernization of legacy applications by guiding architecture and development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement AI-assisted engineering practices and ensure application rel...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$178K - $262K *

Unlock your potential as a Lead Software Engineer, driving cryptographic solutions and key management for enterprise-scale data protection. Collaborate across teams to enhance security and reliability...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$191K - $263K *

Engineer and modernize our billing systems, ensuring correct plans and revenue integration. Drive the transition from monolithic setups to scalable, independent services crucial for customer trust and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.