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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$182K - $251K *

Champion the creation of advanced statistical engines and experimentation systems, driving data-informed decision making at scale. Collaborate across teams to enhance product impact and performance, w...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining pharmacy operations through AI. As a Senior Engineer, you'll drive features from concept to production, tackling complex healthcare integrations and ensuring robust perfo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Empower your career by leading innovative GTM engineering initiatives. Drive AI workflows, automate marketing processes, and enhance productivity across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to transfo...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $157K *

Join a dynamic team to lead software development for cutting-edge electro-mechanical-optical experiments. Collaborate with researchers, mentor junior engineers, and drive innovation in a fast-paced R...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $150K *

Architect innovative data solutions to enhance digital marketing strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement cloud-based technologies, driving engagement and optimizing customer e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$190K - $334K *

Join a dynamic team as a strategic technical leader, driving innovation in AI-native and cloud-native systems. Shape the technical vision, mentor engineers, and influence organizational direction whil...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$229K - $314K *

Drive success at large enterprise accounts, fostering relationships and ensuring robust account management. Collaborate across teams to elevate visibility and adoption, while navigating consultative s...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $192K *

Unlock potential by leading the technical direction of a data product team, driving architecture and design decisions while collaborating closely with engineers and product managers to deliver impactf...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer innovative cyber-physical resilience strategies for naval power systems. Lead research, guide engineers, and collaborate with academic partners to enhance cybersecurity and develop advanced de...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$156K - $235K *

Transform the future of Android development by leading innovative engineering efforts, leveraging AI solutions while ensuring top-notch application performance and quality. Collaborate with teams to d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by joining a collaborative team that designs and automates data pipelines in a cloud environment, utilizing your ETL skills to enhance data integrity and accessibility, while driving...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$189K - $372K *

Explore innovative GenAI solutions as a senior lead, guiding engineering teams to design, deploy, and scale applications for strategic clients, ensuring quality, efficiency, and collaboration amidst c...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Lead and optimize engineering pods to deploy GenAI solutions. Engage clients as a trusted advisor while managing cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality delivery, technical excellence, and succe...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Lead and influence high-impact GenAI solutions through senior client engagements, guiding cross-functional teams to success while fostering trusted relationships and executing delivery excellence in d...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Lead the charge in deploying innovative GenAI solutions for strategic clients, managing cross-functional teams and influencing senior stakeholders to achieve high-impact results. Drive technical direc...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Champion innovation by leading client-focused engineering pods that develop and deploy GenAI solutions, ensuring delivery excellence and executive alignment while maintaining hands-on technical guidan...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Join a dynamic team to lead strategic AI and engineering initiatives, driving innovative GenAI solutions for top clients. Influence C-suite decisions while managing delivery excellence, fostering team...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Lead innovative GenAI solutions as a senior engineer, driving technical direction and team success, while mentoring talent and fostering client relationships to achieve high-quality deployment in evol...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Lead the charge in deploying GenAI solutions, guiding cross-functional engineering pods, influencing C-suite decisions, and fostering client relationships to ensure successful project execution and sc...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Inspire innovation as a senior practitioner leading GenAI solutions for strategic clients. Collaborate with C-suite leaders, drive technical direction, and mentor teams in hybrid delivery environments...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Lead and architect GenAI solutions by overseeing engineering pods, setting technical direction, and building trusted client relationships. Empower teams to navigate complexities, influence decisions...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Engage with us to lead engineering pods delivering cutting-edge GenAI solutions. You'll influence C-suite decisions while mentoring a talented team, ensuring seamless execution across hybrid environme...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Unlock potential by leading engineering pods to deliver GenAI solutions. Engage with clients, oversee project execution, mentor junior engineers, and drive innovative designs for seamless production d...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Join us to lead engineering pods that develop and deploy GenAI solutions. You'll engage with C-suite executives, influence technical decisions, and mentor teams while ensuring high-quality deliverable...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$189K - $372K *

Empower technical innovation by leading cross-functional teams in developing and deploying GenAI solutions for high-impact clients. Drive strategic direction, remove obstacles, and maintain hands-on e...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.