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.
$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
Lead Software Engineer - Remote
$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...
2 days ago
Senior Technical Architect (Salesforce) Remote From Anywhere In Colorado
$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...
2 days ago
Mid-Level Salesforce Application Developer
$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...
3 weeks ago
Mid-Level Salesforce Application Developer
$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...
3 weeks ago
$100K *
Empower customers by leveraging Salesforce expertise to optimize processes, enhance user efficiency, and deliver innovative solutions through strong collaboration and technical skills on our Customer...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Manager, Software Engineering
$225K - $265K *
Partner with us to lead a high-performing engineering team, driving innovation and efficiency in our travel marketplace. You'll manage project lifecycles, enhance collaboration, and champion a custome...
1 week ago
Lead Product Designer - Qualified, AI Products
$172K - $260K *
Innovate the interface for an AI SDR by designing intuitive experiences that help users understand, trust, and engage with AI-driven conversations. Collaborate closely with engineers to shape intellig...
Reposted 1 week ago
$200K - $250K *
Join us to architect and lead the development of scalable fintech solutions. As a technical leader, you'll drive innovation, mentor teams, and ensure architectural integrity while shaping the future o...
Reposted 4 days ago
$200K - $250K *
Transform the architectural vision of a fintech platform by leading the design and implementation of scalable systems. Drive technical excellence and mentor teams to innovate and enhance the financial...
2 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Software Engineering - Authentication Platform
$172K - $260K *
Drive the strategy for the Authentication Platform, ensuring core identity services scale securely across diverse environments while leading a team that bridges legacy protocols with modern identity s...
Reposted 1 week ago
Lead, Mission Software Engineer
$130K - $155K *
Unlock your potential as you lead the development of mission software, integrating advanced systems for weapons, sensors, and command-and-control. Drive technical architecture and mentor engineers to...
5 days ago
$148K - $186K *
Join a team that's dedicated to designing and implementing innovative test solutions for complex RF electronic systems, ensuring operational excellence and customer satisfaction through collaboration...
6 days ago
$120K - $145K *
Pioneer innovative software solutions for aerospace safety by leading the development of the Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive design decisions...
6 days ago
$172K - $260K *
Drive security assurance for user-facing application layers by leading threat modeling, security design reviews, and implementing secure patterns across frameworks and APIs, influencing top-tier engin...
Reposted 1 week ago
$172K - $260K *
Develop security strategies for user-facing applications, balancing expert security with agile operations. Lead initiatives to integrate secure patterns into frameworks, ensuring protection against em...
Reposted 1 week ago
$95K - $120K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of electrical engineering by leading projects from design to construction. Collaborate with diverse teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure high-quality delive...
5 days ago
Lead Forward Deployed Engineer - Databricks
$189K - $372K *
Drive the deployment of GenAI solutions by leading engineering pods, influencing executive leaders, and overseeing the architecture and quality of applications while ensuring robust delivery standards...
Reposted 1 week ago
Lead Forward Deployed Engineer - Databricks
$189K - $372K *
Transform client engagements by leading GenAI solution development, driving technical direction, and mentoring engineering teams while collaborating across cross-functional pods to ensure successful p...
Reposted 1 week ago
Lead Forward Deployed Engineer - Databricks
$189K - $372K *
Pioneer GenAI solutions as a senior practitioner, leading engineering teams, influencing executives, and driving innovative projects from prototype to production while ensuring high quality and scalab...
Reposted 1 week ago
Lead Forward Deployed Engineer - Databricks
$189K - $372K *
Empower innovation by driving GenAI solutions with strategic clients. Lead and mentor engineering teams, streamline delivery processes, and ensure high-quality outcomes while aligning business goals w...
Reposted 1 week ago
Lead Forward Deployed Engineer - Databricks
$189K - $372K *
Lead the development and deployment of GenAI solutions, guiding technical direction and delivery strategies, while building client relationships and mentoring cross-functional teams for maximum impact...
Reposted 1 week ago
Lead Forward Deployed Engineer - Databricks
$189K - $372K *
Empower clients by leading engineering efforts to develop and deploy cutting-edge GenAI solutions, ensuring quality and scalability. Utilize strong technical expertise and leadership to manage teams w...
Reposted 1 week ago
Principal Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure
$197K - $230K *
Unlock your potential as you lead the design and development of a cutting-edge data platform, enhancing data ingestion and protection frameworks while driving cross-functional collaboration and engine...
1 week ago
Lead Product Manager, Salesforce, Sales Cloud and PRM
$100K - $140K *
Shape the future of lead management and partner relationships by owning the Salesforce Lead-to-Opportunity and PRM domains. Drive strategy, execution, and collaboration across teams to enhance convers...
2 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.