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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$156K - $176K *

Elevate enterprise solutions through major design contributions, leveraging Salesforce.com expertise. Collaborate on Sales, Service, and Community Cloud integrations while optimizing platform performa...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $102K *

Unlock potential by leading major solution design in Salesforce for large enterprises. Collaborate on architecture, configuration, and customization across Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Community Cl...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$156K - $176K *

Unlock potential by leading major solution design in Salesforce, driving architecture and customization across Sales, Service, and Community Clouds. Collaborate remotely to optimize integrations and e...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$156K - $176K *

Join a team that's shaping enterprise solutions through innovative Salesforce architecture. Leverage your extensive IT experience to design and implement robust systems, ensuring optimal performance a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$156K - $176K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative Salesforce solutions for large enterprises. Collaborate on architecture, configuration, and customization while optimizing platform performance and security in...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$156K - $176K *

Transform enterprise solutions by leveraging Salesforce expertise. Collaborate on architecture design, optimize integrations, and enhance platform capabilities. Join a remote team dedicated to deliver...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$156K - $176K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing Salesforce solutions, driving architecture and integration for large enterprises. Collaborate with teams to optimize platform performance and ensure secur...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$156K - $176K *

Drive innovation by leading major solution design in a remote role, leveraging extensive Salesforce expertise to enhance enterprise architecture and integration, while collaborating across teams to op...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$156K - $176K *

Transform enterprise solutions by leveraging your Salesforce expertise. Drive major architecture contributions, optimize integrations, and enhance platform performance in a fully remote role with a fo...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $190K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing robust data solutions for mission-critical environments. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance data architectures and ensure compliance with security...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in engineering direction and team development, enhancing user onboarding experiences through collaboration with Product and Design while ensuring high standards and operational health...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Unlock your potential by leading engineering efforts to enhance user onboarding experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product activation, improve processes, and mentor engineer...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Lead engineering initiatives to enhance user onboarding experiences, collaborating with Product and Design. Shape strategies, mentor teams, and drive improvements in activation while ensuring operatio...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$128K - $220K *

Innovate with us as you lead a dynamic team of integration engineers, driving the design and support of Workday data integrations across financial and HR platforms. Foster a collaborative environment...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$220K - $250K *

Elevate your career as a Solutions Engineer, driving technical sales success through hands-on customer engagement, tailored demonstrations, and strategic solution design. Collaborate with teams to val...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $170K *

Transform the developer experience by optimizing coding agent interactions, enhancing workflows, and improving software delivery. Collaborate across teams to set standards, reduce friction, and drive...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Transform our Talent Acquisition strategy by leading innovative recruiting initiatives and collaborating with senior leaders to attract top talent while nurturing a high-performing team that thrives i...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI engineering by driving the adoption of AI-assisted practices across product teams. Collaborate closely to enhance developer productivity, software quality, a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Pioneer AI-driven engineering practices, enhancing productivity and quality across teams. Collaborate closely to integrate AI workflows, establish reusable patterns, and ensure governance while drivin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$193K - $285K *

Take ownership of a global merchant data platform, guiding a team of engineers in architecture, design, and technical direction while enhancing platform reliability and efficiency across multiple busi...

1 week ago

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

$170K - $205K *

Champion innovation in internal tooling, driving technical vision and collaboration across teams to enhance user experience and operational efficiency within a dynamic AI-focused cloud platform...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $250K *

Join a team that's redefining technical sales by leading customer evaluations, designing tailored solutions, and driving successful deployments. Leverage your expertise to bridge technical and busines...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$220K - $250K *

Unlock your potential as a Solutions Engineer, driving technical strategy and customer success through hands-on deployment, integration, and tailored demonstrations in a dynamic pre-sales environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$220K - $250K *

Join a team that's redefining technical sales by leading customer engagements, designing tailored solutions, and driving successful deployments. Leverage your expertise to bridge technical and busines...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion the technical pre-sales process by deeply understanding customer needs, leading strategic sales efforts, and mentoring the SE team to drive growth and innovation in enterprise solutions...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 days ago

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

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.