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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$172K - $260K *

Join a team that's redefining security engineering by leading complex software development, enhancing platform reliability, and mentoring engineers to deliver innovative solutions across diverse syste...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$172K - $260K *

Innovate robust software solutions by leading complex security data pipelines, ensuring system architecture integrity, and enhancing platform reliability through strategic collaboration and mentorship...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career with a role that leads solution design, develops custom applications, and collaborates across teams to achieve impactful business outcomes while managing junior developers and mainta...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$172K - $260K *

Lead the design and operation of scalable, resilient distributed systems, enhancing connectivity solutions for global services by implementing real-time analytics and self-healing capabilities in a cl...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $216K *

Drive strategic initiatives and analytics to enhance Slack’s Enterprise Business, partnering with senior leaders to shape growth and transformation across the GTM engine while fostering collaboration...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion scalable Salesforce solutions and cross-functional integration while optimizing performance and system design. Collaborate with teams to enhance applications and streamline development proces...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $220K *

Optimize data accessibility and security while leading a high-impact team. Drive innovation in data practices, enhance data usability, and empower teams to leverage data effectively across the organiz...

3 weeks ago

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

$129K - $154K *

Join a team that's focused on designing and developing scalable Salesforce solutions while leading and mentoring developers. Contribute to architectural decisions and ensure alignment with business go...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$113K - $151K *

Help us empower nonprofits by leveraging Salesforce solutions to enhance their impact. Collaborate with mission-driven organizations, delivering innovative technology solutions that drive success and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $140K *

Join a team that's transforming digital services by delivering innovative Salesforce solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance CRM capabilities, ensuring secure and efficient platform delive...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the analytics landscape by leading strategic initiatives for 3rd Party data. Collaborate across departments to enhance data infrastructure, drive innovation, and ensure compliance, all while...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Champion the analytics function for 3rd Party data, driving strategy and innovation. Collaborate across departments to enhance data infrastructure, ensuring compliance and delivering actionable insigh...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$148K - $198K *

Transform the future of IT service management by showcasing innovative solutions that streamline support, enhance productivity, and unify service teams, driving sales success with a collaborative and...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$134K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team as a Specialist Solution Engineer, driving growth and innovation in IT service management solutions. Collaborate as a subject matter expert to enhance support experiences and strea...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $198K *

Elevate your career by serving as a subject matter expert to drive sales through innovative IT Service Management solutions, integrating seamlessly within a dynamic, startup-like environment for maxim...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$134K - $180K *

Drive success in our dynamic Emerging Business Unit by showcasing innovative ITSM solutions, collaborating across departments, and enhancing productivity. Your expertise will empower teams to deliver...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $198K *

Unlock the potential of innovative ITSM solutions by serving as a subject matter expert. Drive sales, foster integration within Salesforce, and help transform IT service delivery through cutting-edge...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$134K - $180K *

Drive growth by leveraging your expertise to articulate solutions that enhance IT service management. Collaborate with diverse teams to innovate and streamline processes, ensuring seamless integration...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $198K *

Drive innovative IT service solutions by showcasing their value and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and drive sales in a dynamic, startup-inspired envi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$97K - $316K *

Help us drive impactful AI solutions as a Forward Deployed Engineer, collaborating with teams to design, deploy, and optimize cutting-edge agentic systems in real enterprise environments, making measu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $287K *

Transform enterprise environments by developing AI-powered solutions with a focus on real code and measurable impacts. Collaborate closely with strategists and engineers in a dynamic setting, deliveri...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and development of Salesforce CRM solutions, driving integrations and enhancements across business functions. Collaborate with teams to deliver scalable, reliable solutions that optimi...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading Salesforce CRM solutions and integrations. Drive technical excellence, mentor developers, and enhance business processes through innovative cloud-based solutions that em...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative Salesforce solutions by leading development and integration efforts. Drive technical excellence and mentor a team while enhancing business processes and ensuring platform reliabili...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $192K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative web solutions as a Development Lead. Drive full-stack delivery while mentoring engineers in a dynamic Agile environment, fostering a culture of ownership and cont...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

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.