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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$161K - $266K *

Shape the future of data engineering by designing and scaling cloud-native solutions. Lead the development of robust data pipelines and analytics frameworks across multi-cloud environments, driving in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $334K *

Transform the IAM platform by leading integration development, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create scalable solutions that enhance customer experience and leverage AI/ML for innovative...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join us to engineer a cutting-edge data platform using Snowflake and dbt Cloud. Collaborate on building resilient data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and delivering governed data products to suppor...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$111K - $152K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative cloud storage solutions, managing data pipelines, and automating processes. Utilize Python, Terraform, and CloudBees while contributing to AI advancements with...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$143K - $241K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable data solutions, optimize performance, and enhance software architecture while adhering to coding standards and leveraging AI to...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$106K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining data analytics by transforming raw data into trusted, business-ready datasets. Collaborate across functions to enhance decision-making and drive impactful insights in a d...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$124K - $198K *

Join our dynamic team to empower sales growth through innovative solutions. As a Solution Engineer, collaborate closely with stakeholders to drive customer success and leverage industry insights for i...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $223K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming business processes through automation. Drive customer value by designing solutions and collaborating cross-functionally to optimize workflows and enhance c...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $223K *

Transform customer workflows by designing and implementing scalable automated solutions. Collaborate across teams to optimize internal processes and drive value through innovative AI-driven business s...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $223K *

Drive impactful automation solutions by leading blueprint design, optimizing workflows, and shaping product roadmaps. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance customer experiences while ensuring deli...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$141K - $246K *

Transform customer workflows by designing and optimizing automated solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement strategies that enhance efficiency, drive measurable results, and exc...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $223K *

Transform workflows by designing and optimizing automated solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance customer engagement and drive measurable value through effective blueprints and process innovat...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $246K *

Engineer scalable automated solutions by managing process blueprints and cross-functional collaboration, optimizing workflows to deliver measurable customer value while driving product lifecycles and...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Lead the charge in optimizing Salesforce solutions, driving technical excellence and mentoring teams. Leverage your expertise in Health Cloud to deliver scalable designs, integrations, and governance...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$147K - $196K *

Drive excellence in manufacturing as a technical leader, overseeing complex spacecraft hardware production. Lead cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and ensure high-quality standards throughout...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$164K - $261K *

Transform organizational strategy by partnering with senior HR leaders to drive talent initiatives, enhance engagement, and lead change management. Leverage data insights and operational excellence to...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive the design and leadership of enterprise data governance and quality frameworks, enhancing compliance and discoverability while mentoring teams on best practices for innovation and efficiency acr...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$132K - $238K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the development of scalable full-stack solutions for AI agents, integrating cutting-edge technologies and driving innovation in distributed systems and platform engineering...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$148K - $313K *

Drive impactful software solutions by transforming product challenges into high-quality, full-stack web applications, leveraging AI to enhance user experiences and collaborating closely across teams f...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $313K *

Architect impactful AI-driven software solutions by developing end-to-end features that enhance user experiences, optimize product performance, and drive customer engagement through innovative full-st...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$191K - $253K *

Lead the development of full-stack applications for simulation and validation frameworks, ensuring manufactured outputs align with engineering intent. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhanc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Drive aerospace innovation by leading propulsion module integration, transforming requirements into flight-ready systems. Collaborate, ensure safety compliance, and mentor your team while scaling prod...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$94K - $266K *

Lead transformative customer engagements by managing relationships, guiding project teams, and driving innovative solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery and account gro...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive customer success by managing relationships and overseeing project delivery, ensuring quality and compliance. Act as a thought leader, guiding clients through transformation while collaborating w...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Optimize runtime authorization strategies across diverse segments, driving technical wins and enabling Sales Engineers. Leverage deep IAM and PAM expertise to deliver impactful solutions, ensuring com...

United StatesRemote

1 week 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.