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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$113K - $151K *

Join a team that's transforming digital marketing solutions by developing innovative strategies and engaging presentations for enterprise clients, while collaborating across functions to drive impactf...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$124K - $166K *

Drive innovative solutions for nonprofits by leveraging marketing technology expertise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer engagement and deliver impactful presentations that...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$124K - $166K *

Champion innovative solutions for nonprofits by leveraging marketing technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive customer engagement and deliver impactful presentations that connect t...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$113K - $151K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative solutions for nonprofits through strategic digital marketing and technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer engagement and deliver i...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$113K - $151K *

Transform the digital landscape for nonprofits by developing innovative solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering impactful presentations that drive customer engagement and...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of Infrastructure as Code, enhancing CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to modernize deployment processes and impr...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$134K - $223K *

Champion the design and implementation of scalable backend services in a collaborative environment, ensuring high-quality address data and enhanced user experiences through technical leadership and in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data solutions in life sciences. Leverage your expertise in Python and data engineering to design scalable platforms that drive impactful research and operatio...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$146K *

Drive the development and maintenance of cloud-based data solutions, optimizing CI/CD pipelines and data workflows on GCP and AWS. Collaborate with teams to enhance data processing and ensure infrastr...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer the development of a cutting-edge data platform using Azure and Microsoft Fabric. Design and implement data pipelines, models, and reporting layers to support a key enterprise initiative, driv...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $220K *

Transform complex datasets into actionable insights by developing cutting-edge AI/ML algorithms. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver innovative solutions for real-world applications in computer...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $220K *

Transform complex datasets into actionable insights by developing and optimizing AI/ML algorithms. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver innovative solutions for real-world applications in compute...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$173K - $277K *

Transform software solutions by leading design and development efforts, collaborating with teams to deliver secure, scalable applications while mentoring junior engineers and adhering to best practice...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$156K - $235K *

Drive innovation in software engineering by designing scalable, privacy-centric systems. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance data collaboration, ensuring operational excellence and security while d...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $235K *

Elevate your career by designing and sustaining scalable software for a privacy-centric data collaboration ecosystem, leading technical strategy, and enhancing system security while driving impactful...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $235K *

Shape the future of data collaboration by designing scalable software and infrastructure. Lead technical strategy and enhance system security while driving cross-functional partnerships to deliver imp...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $235K *

Take ownership of designing and scaling secure software solutions for a privacy-centric data collaboration ecosystem, driving technical strategy and enhancing developer workflows across engineering te...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive a fullstack engineering team to enhance enterprise capabilities, collaborating with Product and Design to align technical strategies with customer needs, while ensuring high standards in securit...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$123K - $161K *

Champion the design and deployment of custom Salesforce solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance business processes and drive high-quality deliverables while mentoring junior de...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$123K - $161K *

Innovate with a dynamic team to design and implement custom Salesforce solutions, ensuring high-quality deliverables and optimal performance while mentoring junior developers and aligning with strateg...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $207K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative Salesforce solutions, guiding multiple architects to ensure architectural excellence and alignment with business goals while evaluating emerging technologies a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $180K *

Lead the charge in automating operations while managing platform lifecycle. Collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment, delivering high-quality solutions under pressure and ensuring sy...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $200K *

Lead the strategy and architecture of a global Salesforce platform, driving delivery and innovation. Collaborate with senior leaders to align technology with business goals, ensuring scalable solution...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $200K *

Drive the strategy and evolution of the Salesforce platform, leading global teams in architecture, delivery, and operations. Collaborate with senior leaders to align technology with business goals and...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $190K *

Optimize our Salesforce platform strategy and delivery by leading global teams, aligning technology with business goals, and driving innovation through architecture and governance. Your expertise will...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 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.