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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$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of software engineering by leading development efforts, mentoring peers, and driving innovation across projects to deliver high-quality solutions and enhance team...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovation as a Lead Software Engineer, driving team performance and delivering impactful software solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance skills, optimize processes, and implement cut...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of Salesforce solutions by designing and implementing innovative architectures that meet client needs. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-value solutions in a dynamic, fast...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic engineering team, tackling complex technical challenges while delivering high-quality code. Own architectural decisions and enhance integration across services in a co...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of data collection systems by designing and implementing custom Salesforce applications. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions while leveraging your expertise in...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $223K *

Lead the charge in developing and managing portfolio management tools, ensuring effective workflows and governance across teams. Collaborate with engineers and business units to optimize system archit...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$172K - $260K *

Transform the Foundations team by leading 7-12 engineers to enhance cloud infrastructure and operational efficiency while ensuring reliability and scalability for product teams. Drive technical strate...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$172K - $260K *

Drive the growth and technical direction of a foundational engineering team, enhancing platform reliability and scalability. Lead talent acquisition and foster a high-performance culture while oversee...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-scale cloud security controls, ensuring operational readiness and compliance. Mentor engineers, influence best practices, and drive technical standards...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing enterprise-scale cloud security solutions. Collaborate across teams to elevate engineering standards, mentor peers, and drive technical direction while en...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role in cloud security engineering, leading technical design, mentoring teams, and driving enterprise-scale solutions. Shape security controls and influence best practi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $150K *

Drive backend services innovation by leading an engineering team, enhancing data integration on AWS, and ensuring operational excellence through structured vendor transition and improved engineering p...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Drive innovative Salesforce solutions by designing, developing, and deploying high-performance applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure best practices and deliver scalable integ...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $230K *

Join a team that's transforming engineering workflows by building a versatile full-stack platform. You'll collaborate with experts to create applications, enabling seamless interactions and efficient...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$209K - $273K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Engineering Manager to lead TDP SQL, enhancing data reliability and performance while mentoring engineers. Drive strategic initiatives, ensure operational excellence, a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$209K - $273K *

Advance your career by leading a high-performing engineering team, driving strategic execution and operational excellence while ensuring a reliable data platform aligns with enterprise goals and custo...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $235K *

Drive growth by selling innovative Employee Service solutions, engaging with HR and IT stakeholders to deliver tailored solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance client experiences in a fast-paced...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$77K - $214K *

Accelerate growth by driving sales of Employee Service solutions, engaging with HR and IT stakeholders to deliver tailored solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance client experiences and achieve r...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $235K *

Transform your career by driving growth in Employee Service solutions. Engage with HR and IT stakeholders to deliver tailored solutions, while executing scalable sales strategies in a fast-paced, coll...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $235K *

Join a dynamic team to drive growth in Employee Service solutions, focusing on HR and IT capabilities. Engage with stakeholders, develop tailored solutions, and execute sales strategies to enhance emp...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$127K - $236K *

Drive the design and implementation of AI solutions that enhance operational efficiency and support technology teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to create scalable architectures and ensure reliable...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$112K - $193K *

Shape the future of healthcare technology by leading software development initiatives, driving AI integration, and enhancing operational efficiency across multiple teams while maintaining hands-on cod...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$134K - $149K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and enhance Salesforce solutions, ensuring seamless integration and operational excellence across state systems while driving innovation and technical governance for p...

Colorado, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$130K - $190K *

Transform Salesforce applications by refactoring and implementing best practices. Collaborate with stakeholders, support data migration, and engage in Agile development to deliver high-quality solutio...

Mclean, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $190K *

Join a dynamic team as a Mid-Level Salesforce Application Developer, where you'll enhance applications, implement best practices, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions whil...

Mclean, VARemote

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.