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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$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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the technical pre-sales process, collaborating with customers to understand their needs, design solutions, and drive successful outcomes while mentoring the SE team and influencing product direct...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

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

$172K - $192K *

Unlock insights by analyzing large datasets and developing data models. Collaborate with teams to enhance data usability and accuracy, while delivering impactful reports and visualizations to drive in...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Innovate by leveraging AI to shape groundbreaking software solutions. As a pivotal early engineer, you will own product features, engage with founders, and drive our engineering culture through creati...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $270K *

Innovate software solutions that enhance the delivery of critical treatments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable applications, mentor junior engineers, and drive product direct...

Boston, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $270K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing innovative cloud software that accelerates the delivery of critical treatments. Leverage your full-stack expertise to mentor others and drive impactful solut...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Optimize data pipelines and models to enhance product insights and user engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate data representation and support decision-making through a...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the design and implementation of complex Salesforce solutions in a multi-org federal environment. Drive modernization efforts and ensure compliance while providing technical leadership and mentor...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data analytics by building robust pipelines and models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product insights and drive business growth through d...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$171K - $190K *

Join our team to develop and maintain scalable data infrastructure, optimize performance, and enhance operational reliability as a Software Engineer, collaborating closely across teams to power high-d...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$86K - $138K *

Join a team that's transforming the operational landscape by developing innovative Salesforce solutions. Collaborate with diverse professionals to modernize systems, enhance user experiences, and ensu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $128K *

Unlock the potential of Salesforce by developing innovative solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and modernizing systems to enhance service delivery for the Bureau of Diplomatic Techn...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$253K - $298K *

Transform AI infrastructure by leading engineering efforts, driving innovation, and ensuring operational excellence across shared services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $240K *

Lead the design and development of scalable data solutions, integrating healthcare data and optimizing performance within an Azure Databricks environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to en...

Monterey Park, CARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$170K - $240K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of scalable data solutions, integrating healthcare data, and ensuring platform reliability within a collaborative environment focused on analytic...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$150K - $220K *

Drive the development of secure, compliant software solutions for government clients, balancing performance and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-impact systems th...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Empower your career by owning the technical pre-sales process, mentoring peers, and driving customer success through strategic account management and collaboration with cross-functional teams...

4 days ago

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

$125K - $150K *

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

$130K - $160K *

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...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining technical sales by owning the pre-sales process, mentoring peers, and driving customer success through strategic account management and innovative solutions...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Champion innovative care discovery solutions by leading a dynamic engineering team. Collaborate across functions to enhance user experiences, streamline workflows, and drive measurable outcomes in hea...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$181K - $304K *

Optimize product marketing strategies by leading a dynamic team, driving vision, and enhancing messaging. Collaborate cross-functionally to create impactful marketing assets and scalable programs that...

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.