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 - $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

$68K - $114K *

Drive growth by leveraging your expertise in Platform Data Security and Governance. Collaborate with Account Owners to exceed sales quotas while becoming a trusted advisor to clients across diverse se...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $150K *

Lead the design and development of scalable data solutions to optimize data pipelines and ensure robust data quality, partnering with stakeholders for impactful business insights...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential by partnering with Sales to drive customer success, manage technical pre-sales processes, and mentor new team members while ensuring seamless transitions from sale to implementat...

4 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by partnering with Sales to drive customer success, leading technical pre-sales processes, and mentoring peers while ensuring seamless transitions from sale to implementation ac...

4 days ago

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

$123K - $202K *

Transform customer success by leveraging your expertise in data and analytics. Collaborate with strategic clients to optimize technical architecture and drive impactful solutions, ensuring seamless in...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$123K - $186K *

Drive customer success by leveraging your expertise in data and analytics to optimize technical architecture and enhance business value for strategic clients using Data360 and Agentforce solutions...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$173K - $231K *

Lead the charge in transforming private equity and startups through AI. Collaborate with top investors and executives to drive measurable results, leveraging Salesforce solutions to enhance deal sourc...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$157K - $210K *

Empower private equity firms and startups by advising on AI-driven strategies, enhancing deal flow, and driving portfolio-wide value creation through innovative Salesforce solutions and executive enga...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$173K - $231K *

Drive transformative AI solutions for private equity and startups, advising executives on technology strategies that enhance deal flow, portfolio operations, and revenue growth. Shape the future of en...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$157K - $210K *

Transform the landscape of private equity and startups by advising on AI-driven strategies, enhancing deal flow, and driving portfolio-wide value creation through innovative Salesforce solutions and e...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining product development by taking ownership of outcomes. Engage directly with customers, drive product decisions, and iterate quickly to deliver impactful solutions in a fast...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the future of user-centric technology by leading the development of innovative tools that enhance the advisor experience, ensuring seamless interactions and impactful outcomes for small business...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Lead the end-to-end agent experience, crafting user-centric tools and APIs that elevate advisor interactions. Drive innovation and ensure exceptional usability, transforming complex processes into sea...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Innovate with us to shape a cutting-edge AI platform by crafting user-focused frontend experiences, optimizing real-time data interfaces, and transforming market research for top investment firms in a...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $210K *

Drive the technical outcomes of critical programs, leading a team to deliver innovative solutions while collaborating with government and industry partners. Shape product development from concept to e...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's tackling complex technical challenges in a dynamic, agile environment. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to deliver high-quality software solutions while mentoring peers and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $211K *

Lead the design and implementation of scalable data models and pipelines, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality and reliability while managing a portfolio of data products...

1 week ago

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

$143K - $211K *

Join a team that's transforming data infrastructure by designing and implementing high-performance data models and pipelines, ensuring data quality, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to me...

1 week ago

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

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.