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.

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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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$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 5 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

$172K - $260K *

Shape the future of our AI-first design system by leading a talented team, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and ensuring seamless user experiences across products while driving innovation and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $230K *

Join a team that's transforming federal solutions by building scalable, secure applications. Collaborate with AI engineers to deliver high-quality software that meets mission-critical needs across div...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join us in developing innovative data infrastructure and analytics solutions. Leverage your expertise as a Senior Data Engineer to create data pipelines, ensure data quality, and mentor junior enginee...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $166K *

Champion the design and execution of electric transmission line projects, leading a dynamic team to deliver innovative solutions for major utilities. Drive client relations, project management, and st...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing and optimizing cloud infrastructure across multiple platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance product reliability and streamline operations while ensuring security and c...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by developing cutting-edge systems for humanoid robots. Collaborate with experts to enhance Atlas' capabilities, integrating advanced technologies and ensuring impactful user exper...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $166K *

Lead the charge in electric transmission line design, managing a dynamic team to solve complex challenges. Oversee projects from planning to execution, ensuring quality and fostering growth in a fast...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$92K - $166K *

Drive innovative solutions as a Lead Engineer, managing a dynamic team to tackle complex electric transmission line design projects for major utilities, ensuring high-quality deliverables and fosterin...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$92K - $166K *

Shape the future of electric transmission by leading a dynamic team in designing overhead systems for major utilities. Drive project execution, foster collaboration, and enhance engineering talent in...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$92K - $166K *

Drive innovative electric transmission line design projects, leading a dynamic team to solve complex challenges. Collaborate with utilities to ensure high-quality deliverables while fostering a positi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$92K - $166K *

Partner with us to lead a dynamic team in electric transmission line design, managing projects from 34.5 kV to 500 kV. Drive client relations, staff development, and innovative solutions in a fast-pac...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$92K - $166K *

Take ownership of electric transmission line design projects, leading a dynamic team to solve complex challenges for major utilities. Drive project execution, client relations, and staff development i...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$92K - $166K *

Help us lead a dynamic team in designing electric transmission lines, managing projects from 34.5 kV to 500 kV. Drive innovation, mentor engineers, and enhance client relations in a fast-paced, remote...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$92K - $166K *

Champion innovative electric transmission solutions by leading a dynamic team in designing overhead systems for major utilities. Drive project execution, client relations, and staff development in a f...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$92K - $166K *

Lead a dynamic team in designing electric transmission lines, managing projects from planning to execution. Foster collaboration, mentor engineers, and drive quality while ensuring client satisfaction...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$92K - $166K *

Lead the charge in electric transmission line design, managing a dynamic team to deliver innovative solutions for major utilities. Drive project execution, client relations, and staff development in a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$92K - $166K *

Lead a dynamic team in designing electric transmission lines, managing projects from planning to execution. Foster collaboration, mentor engineers, and drive quality while ensuring client satisfaction...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$92K - $166K *

Lead a dynamic team in designing electric transmission lines, managing projects from planning to execution. Foster collaboration, mentor engineers, and drive quality while ensuring client satisfaction...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$92K - $166K *

Lead the charge in managing a dynamic team of engineers focused on electric transmission line design. Oversee projects from planning to execution, ensuring quality and fostering collaboration in a fas...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical 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.