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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$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of our Salesforce platform by leading strategy, architecture, and global delivery. Collaborate with senior leaders to align technology with business goals, ensuring scalable solutions...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $200K *

Transform enterprise Salesforce solutions by leading strategy, architecture, and delivery. Drive global teams to align technology with business goals, ensuring scalable, secure, and innovative platfor...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $190K *

Champion the evolution of enterprise Salesforce solutions by leading strategy, architecture, and global delivery teams. Drive innovation and align technology with business priorities to enhance platfo...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $210K *

Innovate the future of enterprise technology by leading Salesforce strategy, architecture, and delivery. Collaborate with global teams to drive scalable solutions that align with business goals and en...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $210K *

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

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $190K *

Advance your career by leading the strategy and delivery of a global Salesforce platform. Drive innovation, manage cross-functional teams, and align technology with business goals to enhance enterpris...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $190K *

Elevate your career by leading the strategy and delivery of a global Salesforce platform. Drive innovation, manage cross-functional teams, and align technology with business goals to achieve measurabl...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $190K *

Elevate your career by leading the strategy and delivery of a global Salesforce platform. Drive architecture, innovation, and governance while collaborating with senior leaders to align technology wit...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$114K - $180K *

Transform database performance by optimizing and tuning on-premises Postgres deployments. Lead technical initiatives, mentor engineers, and ensure high availability while leveraging existing extension...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$231K - $257K *

Engage with clients as a Senior Sales Engineer to drive enterprise sales, providing tailored technical support, and enabling successful data security and management adoption through strategic collabor...

California, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $135K *

Elevate your career by managing strategic enterprise accounts, driving adoption, and delivering measurable business outcomes as a trusted advisor. Collaborate with sales to enhance customer success an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion customer success by driving adoption and measurable outcomes for enterprise accounts. Collaborate with C-suite executives, manage account health, and partner with sales to enhance revenue ret...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $135K *

Inspire customer success by managing strategic enterprise accounts, driving adoption, and delivering measurable business outcomes while acting as a trusted advisor to executives and a revenue partner...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$232K - $290K *

Optimize system performance by designing effective performance tests, analyzing metrics, and collaborating across teams to enhance product efficiency. Drive initiatives that strengthen the reliability...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $136K *

Drive your career as a technical leader in data engineering, shaping cloud-native data platforms. Collaborate with teams to architect scalable data solutions, mentor engineers, and define best practic...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by developing a cutting-edge mobile trading app that integrates real-time data, advanced UI/UX design, and secure wallet features for an unparalleled user experience in financial mark...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $266K *

Engage with clients to manage Salesforce projects, ensuring timely delivery of cloud solutions. Lead cross-functional teams, facilitate requirements sessions, and maintain strong stakeholder relations...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive successful Salesforce implementations by managing projects, leading teams, and fostering client relationships. Utilize your analytical skills to deliver innovative solutions while ensuring proje...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$270K - $335K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of connectivity by leading engineers to deliver impactful solutions. Drive technical excellence and foster a culture of growth and collaboration while navigating...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by optimizing data migration processes through advanced tools like Excel, SQL, and Python. Collaborate with development teams to enhance efficiency and streamline client onboarding, e...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving cloud innovation by designing and maintaining secure, scalable environments for enterprise applications, integrating AI capabilities, and ensuring compliance with federal cy...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Transform customer engagement by owning the technical pre-sales process, mentoring teams, and driving strategic account growth while collaborating with cross-functional leaders to deliver exceptional...

4 days ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving customer success through deep technical expertise and strategic sales leadership. You'll own the pre-sales process, mentor others, and ensure seamless account t...

4 days ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role that drives technical pre-sales, mentors teams, and fosters strategic customer relationships, ensuring seamless integration and expansion of innovative solutions a...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 days ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's transforming customer engagement by owning the technical pre-sales process, mentoring peers, and driving strategic account growth while collaborating with cross-functional leaders t...

4 days ago

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

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.