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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$140K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing scalable software solutions, designing responsive UIs, and optimizing backend services. Collaborate across functions to drive innovation and champion best pr...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that’s redefining robotics by leading software system design for our cutting-edge projects. Collaborate across disciplines, ensuring product quality and timely delivery. Your expertise wil...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $180K *

Shape the future of water infrastructure by leading a high-performing team, driving strategic growth, and ensuring technical excellence in complex projects. Your leadership will foster innovation and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$154K - $260K *

Join a forward-thinking team to enhance user experiences through innovative AI solutions and full-stack development, impacting industries worldwide by improving workflows within the Samsara dashboard...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $164K *

Pioneer innovative solar designs for utility-scale projects, leading teams to optimize high-level concepts into actionable plans. Engage with clients and ensure quality standards while contributing to...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of large-scale projects by managing strategic initiatives that drive growth and operational excellence across multiple regions. Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to ensure...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's transforming digital experiences by leveraging analytics. You'll engage with top brands, driving technical discovery and showcasing product value to enhance customer relationships a...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential as a Lead Sales Engineer, driving impactful relationships with technical stakeholders. Leverage your expertise to showcase innovative solutions, enhance customer experiences, and...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Transform customer experiences by leveraging your technical expertise and sales acumen. Engage with top brands to drive business outcomes through innovative solutions and deep relationships, ensuring...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Champion customer success by developing relationships with technical stakeholders, driving business discovery sessions, and showcasing product value through tailored demonstrations and prototypes, ens...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's transforming digital experiences by leveraging your expertise in sales engineering. Collaborate with top brands to drive technical discovery and showcase the value of innovative sol...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive impactful relationships with technical stakeholders, leveraging your expertise to showcase the Amplitude platform's capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solu...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$177K - $211K *

Drive innovation as a Senior Full-Stack Developer, shaping a collaborative software platform. Engage with users, influence design, and mentor junior developers while enhancing development processes an...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$177K - $211K *

Innovate with us as you develop a collaborative software platform, engaging with users and leading a talented team to enhance capabilities across diverse missions while driving architectural decisions...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$131K - $237K *

Build and enhance enterprise web applications and RESTful APIs within the Identity, Credential, and Access Management domain, collaborating with a large team to deliver secure, scalable software solut...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Engage with top Salesforce talent to build a robust expert network. Collaborate with delivery teams to match consultants with projects, ensuring optimal fit and timely staffing. Drive community growth...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$69K - $114K *

Accelerate progress at delivering high-quality Salesforce capabilities, with a focus on strategy and hands-on execution. Collaborate with teams to develop scalable solutions aligned with enterprise st...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$172K - $313K *

Take ownership of product security strategy across high-growth business units, ensuring robust security measures in cloud environments and AI features. Collaborate with engineering to embed security i...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $165K *

Lead the charge in enhancing marketing technology platforms to optimize customer engagement and journey orchestration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable solutions and improve...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovation as a Senior Software Engineer, leading full-stack development and architecture for impactful business applications. Collaborate with teams to enhance platform capabilities while mento...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Innovate and lead the development of full-stack applications, driving architecture and mentoring engineers while leveraging cutting-edge technologies and self-service platforms to enhance business sol...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$133K - $170K *

Join us to lead the Salesforce platform, driving integration and operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability and governance while mentoring developers...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $215K *

Lead the charge in validating cutting-edge cloud services, ensuring top-tier performance and reliability through innovative testing frameworks and strategies. Drive quality culture while enhancing ser...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Own end-to-end feature development, collaborating with founders and engineers to drive product innovation and technical decisions, while fostering a culture of learning and teamwork in a dynamic envir...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of Revenue Operations by partnering with Business Unit leaders to enhance performance, drive forecast accuracy, and implement strategic initiatives that directly impact success. This...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.