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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Principal Product Security Engineer
$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
Senior Platform Engineer, MarTech
$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...
1 week ago
Sr Software Engineer - Full Stack Developer
$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...
4 days ago
Sr Software Engineer - Full Stack Developer
$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
Staff Salesforce Engineer, Thomas
$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
Sr. Engineer - Cloud SDET - Lightning (Hybrid)
$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 4 weeks ago
$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
Senior Capture Manager - Defense Sector
$131K - $237K *
Drive your career forward by leading capture strategies for defense technology pursuits. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance win probabilities and influence acquisition outcomes across...
1 week ago
Senior Revenue Operations Analyst
$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
Sr. Software Engineer - Accounts
$138K - $165K *
Join a dynamic team as a Backend Software Engineer, focusing on user identity and account management. Collaborate cross-functionally to build scalable, high-impact solutions using Golang and cloud tec...
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Principal Forward Deployed Engineer II, Frontier Engineering
$175K - $210K *
Unlock potential by leading architectural strategy for high-impact AI deployments. Collaborate with executive engineering leaders to shape multi-year roadmaps, influence product direction, and mentor...
1 week ago
Offensive Security Engineer - Red Team
$117K - $223K *
Champion end-to-end red team operations, simulating real-world threats. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security measures and mentor peers while leveraging AI tools for efficient ad...
1 week ago
Salesforce Developer, Sr. System Development Engineer , Frontier AI Tools
$151K - $204K *
Build innovative Salesforce solutions to streamline deal management and approvals, integrating AI and AWS services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and ensure compliance...
1 week ago
$120K - $150K *
Champion quality assurance across enterprise Dynamics 365 projects. Lead a team, implement testing strategies, and ensure reliable releases while mentoring engineers and collaborating with technical t...
5 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Drive the evolution of the Salesforce platform by architecting solutions, managing integrations, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to align technology with strategic goals, enhanc...
6 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform the Salesforce platform by architecting solutions, managing integrations, and leading strategic initiatives. Collaborate with teams to enhance functionality, ensure compliance, and drive dat...
6 days ago
Salesforce Technical Architect
$125K - $150K *
Unlock your potential as a key contributor in a dynamic technical team, driving innovative reporting solutions and collaborating closely with business users and AI experts to enhance data visibility a...
1 week ago
Salesforce Software Engineer II (Remote)
$110K - $130K *
Engineer scalable Salesforce solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams. Leverage modern development practices and deep Salesforce expertise to design, build, and support enterprise platfo...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Salesforce Software Engineer II (Remote)
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in developing innovative Salesforce solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, build, and support scalable systems that elevate business capabilities and drive ope...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Staff Software Development - Full Stack
$150K - $180K *
Transform finance technology by leading the development of AI-driven applications and systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance revenue accounting processes and deliver scalable solu...
1 week ago
Sr. Lead SW Full Stack Engineering
$114K - $194K *
Champion innovative software solutions by designing and developing high-quality applications in Java and React. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize legacy systems and enhance function...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform data services by developing and modernizing ETL processes, data integration, and warehousing solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality and performance in a h...
1 week ago
Team Lead Software Engineer, VP
$120K - $202K *
Collaborate with scrum teams to lead software development, ensuring high-quality implementation and architectural modernization of core product areas while mentoring team members and managing Agile pr...
Reposted 1 week ago
$135K - $160K *
Join a dynamic team to design and implement AI workflows that integrate models, enterprise data, and business logic, delivering reliable production solutions and collaborating with various stakeholder...
3 weeks ago
$171K - $221K *
Accelerate your career as a Staff Data Engineer, owning the end-to-end data flywheel for AI systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, governed datasets that drive model...
1 week ago
What does a Lead Salesforce Engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.