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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$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

$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...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

Washington, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

Ontario, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.