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 - $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...

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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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4 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 4 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

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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

$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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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$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

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$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...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.