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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$128K - $208K *

Unlock the potential of data by leading the design and implementation of advanced data pipelines and cloud solutions. Collaborate across teams to ensure reliable and scalable architectures that drive...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$210K - $250K *

Champion innovative engineering solutions by leading a high-performing team to develop scalable data governance and collaboration platforms, ensuring seamless data sharing and enterprise administratio...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

Champion innovation by developing full-stack web applications using TypeScript. Collaborate in a dynamic, remote-first team to deliver engaging user experiences, streamline operations, and lead techni...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $115K *

Partner with us to design and maintain innovative Salesforce solutions that enhance customer experiences and support business growth. Collaborate across teams to streamline contract management and ens...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $227K *

Shape the future of sales strategy by collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize operations, drive strategic planning, and execute high-impact projects that enhance business performance and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $227K *

Elevate your career by driving strategic planning and operational execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize sales strategies, enhance business performance, and lead impactful proj...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $227K *

Lead strategic planning and operational execution for sales initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and drive growth. Manage diverse projects from Go-To-Market s...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $247K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic planning and operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize sales strategies, enhance business performance, and lead impactful projec...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $227K *

Drive strategic planning and operational execution by collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize sales processes, enhance business performance, and implement Go-To-Market strategies in a dy...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$121K - $151K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of secure software integration for critical space missions. Collaborate with government leaders and contractors to ensure interoperability and operational success...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$171K - $228K *

Lead the charge in managing a high-impact systems infrastructure, ensuring stability, security, and scalability. Collaborate with engineering teams, mentor developers, and enhance automation practices...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building robust backend systems using C#/.NET and Python. Collaborate on API design, optimize performance, and drive CI/CD processes while leveraging modern AI tools to...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Optimize the SOX 360 Program by leading continuous monitoring initiatives, enhancing testing efficiency, and managing outsourced operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement innovative solut...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the evolution of our SOX 360 Program by implementing Continuous Controls Monitoring. Oversee outsourced testing, enhance efficiency, and leverage data analytics to optimize compliance processes...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Optimize data integration across multi-cloud environments, driving strategy and architecture for scalable platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform data into actionable insights...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in advancing capital projects that enhance plant safety, operational efficiency, and compliance. Manage multi-million dollar budgets and cross-functional teams while driving process im...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of our manufacturing quality processes by designing and implementing robust systems, ensuring products meet the highest standards while supporting factory startup and production stabi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$137K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing Salesforce functionality and user experience. Lead the design of intuitive interfaces, streamline processes, and drive adoption across departments while ensur...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$171K - $300K *

Take ownership of architecting and developing AI-driven backend solutions for Access Security, enhancing identity intelligence and risk detection while collaborating with cross-functional teams to del...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $300K *

Drive innovation by architecting and developing AI-driven backend solutions for access security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance enterprise capabilities, ensuring scalable and secur...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $213K *

Champion the development of a key platform, driving strategy, success metrics, and technical depth while collaborating across teams to deliver impactful solutions that meet customer needs and enhance...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Champion quality excellence by leading engineering teams to ensure aerospace products meet rigorous standards. Drive compliance, resolve complex issues, and foster continuous improvement through data...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Engage in shaping the future of digital sports media through AI-driven content, driving development of scalable applications, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance fan experiences a...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$116K - $159K *

Drive growth through data-driven strategies by analyzing user signals, optimizing marketing pathways, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance our digital presence. Shape compelling activation...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$188K - $242K *

Join a dynamic team to lead technical solutions for partner integrations, enhancing developer experiences through innovative SDKs, documentation, and automation. Drive impactful projects from design t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.