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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$100K - $160K *

Transform the data landscape by designing AI-driven solutions that optimize data integration for impactful business outcomes. Collaborate with engineers and clients to ensure secure, scalable data wor...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $194K *

Drive innovation and excellence as a Senior Lead Software Engineer, providing hands-on technical leadership in designing and delivering scalable digital solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional te...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cloud innovation by leading teams to design, build, and enhance a robust cloud platform. Drive operational excellence, implement cutting-edge observability arch...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$72K - $95K *

Elevate our Salesforce platform by supporting users, enhancing functionality, and driving automation. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver effective solutions and ensure data quality while optimiz...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of renewable energy by leading grid scale generation and microgrid projects, developing innovative designs, and collaborating with diverse engineering disciplines...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to multi-discipline projects as a Senior Electrical Engineer, leading electrical efforts, managing client relations, and ensuring compliance with codes while mentoring junior staff through...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $198K *

Lead the charge in building AI platform capabilities that power next-gen experiences, enabling teams to create scalable systems and multi-step workflows. Collaborate with engineers to develop reliable...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$131K - $237K *

Contribute to mission-critical application-runtime capabilities by providing technical leadership and direction for a multidisciplinary team. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements in...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$57K - $104K *

Join a team that's pioneering electrical systems for aerospace platforms. Contribute to the design, development, and testing of mission-critical systems in a collaborative, fast-paced environment focu...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$170K - $200K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of Azure solutions, leading medium-scale client engagements and complex projects. Drive technical leadership, solution architecture, and mentoring while collaborat...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Elevate your career by leading complex Azure solution architectures, driving innovation, and mentoring teams. Collaborate cross-functionally to shape technical strategies and deliver impactful client...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform backend systems by developing scalable, secure infrastructure that supports millions of API calls. Collaborate with global teams to enhance product engagement and ensure high availability in...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$178K - $262K *

Lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable authentication systems. Drive technical initiatives, enhance platform security, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable i...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$209K - $273K *

Drive high-impact initiatives within a growth-focused team, leading engineers in optimizing customer acquisition through experimentation and innovative strategies. Champion collaboration, technical ex...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $273K *

Lead the charge in a high-impact Growth team, managing and mentoring engineers, optimizing delivery, and driving product strategy to enhance customer acquisition and engagement efficiently...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$186K - $267K *

Shape the future of AI by leading architectural strategies and engineering initiatives for scalable backend platforms. Collaborate across teams to bridge AI research and production, tackling complex c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$117K - $285K *

Join our team as a Security Partner and drive impactful security enhancements. Collaborate with enterprise leadership, manage risk, and provide expert guidance, while advancing your security career th...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $222K *

Innovate at the forefront of data automation, designing and maintaining critical analytics infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle engineering challenges and enhance our real...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $115K *

Lead a dynamic team of developers to design and implement innovative software solutions that enhance manufacturing operations, ensuring efficiency and scalability while mentoring team members and coll...

Abbotsford, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to drive technical pre-sales, mentor peers, and enhance customer relationships. Own the sales process for strategic accounts, ensuring seamless transitions and fostering growth thr...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 days ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Champion the technical pre-sales process by deeply understanding customer needs, leading strategic discussions, and mentoring the SE team to drive successful outcomes and account growth...

4 days ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Advance 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

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by driving technical pre-sales for strategic accounts. Leverage your expertise to guide customers through the sales cycle, mentor peers, and influence product direction while ensur...

4 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate customer success by owning the technical pre-sales process, mentoring peers, and driving strategic account growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions and enh...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

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

$94K - $124K *

Drive innovation by developing and maintaining features on the Salesforce Core Platform, enhancing Guest Services operations. Collaborate with a skilled team to improve systems and ensure long-term st...

6 days 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.