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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$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by engaging with clients to design tailored network solutions, delivering impactful presentations, and collaborating with sales teams to drive revenue growth while ensuring exceptiona...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$116K - $174K *

Innovate backend services for scalable recommendation systems, ensuring reliability and performance. Collaborate with ML engineers, oversee data pipelines, and enhance user personalization through str...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $178K *

Lead the development and execution of Salesforce engineering strategies, ensuring high-quality solutions while mentoring teams and collaborating with stakeholders to drive innovation and scalability a...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $160K *

Design innovative power distribution systems for maritime sensors, integrating renewable energy solutions and advanced control systems. Collaborate on complex architectures to enhance operational effi...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform complex electrical systems by designing innovative power distribution architectures and integrating renewable energy solutions for advanced maritime applications, ensuring optimal performanc...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform military systems design and development by leveraging your expertise in electrical engineering. Collaborate on cutting-edge projects involving radar, RF systems, and advanced circuitry to en...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$186K - $267K *

Lead high-impact initiatives, shaping the future of our Account Management Platform by optimizing architecture and guiding software engineering practices to enhance reliability and scalability across...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$186K - $267K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to set the technical direction, enhance the Account Management Platform, and drive improvements in reliability, security, and efficiency across microservices, APIs...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$186K - $267K *

Advance the Account Management Platform by overseeing architecture, optimizing microservices, and leading cross-functional initiatives to enhance reliability, security, and scalability while mentoring...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$59K - $106K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative electric utility design projects. Collaborate with clients and a skilled team to deliver high-quality solutions for complex distribution systems, ensuring saf...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$94K - $266K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on innovative reporting solutions. Collaborate with business users and technical experts to design impactful dashboards and dataflows, driving suc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $192K *

Innovate by leading CI/CD and observability infrastructure for mission-critical software. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance system reliability and performance, utilizing cutting-edge tools an...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$191K - $239K *

Elevate consumer experiences by driving AI innovations and technical direction across engineering teams, enhancing high-traffic services for millions. Mentor talent, establish best practices, and deli...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$106K - $176K *

Join us to drive innovation as a Senior Developer, leveraging your Angular expertise to enhance UI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment, ensuring high-quality cod...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$183K - $276K *

Grow your career with a pivotal engineering role that shapes customer success by addressing complex technical challenges and enhancing product performance throughout the entire customer journey. Seize...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $247K *

Unlock your potential by driving enterprise sales in Financial Services. Build strategic relationships, develop account strategies, and leverage Salesforce solutions to deliver impactful results for l...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$123K - $247K *

Join a dynamic team to drive enterprise sales in Financial Services, building strategic relationships and delivering impactful solutions. Leverage your expertise to accelerate revenue and enhance cust...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $272K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on driving innovation in Financial Services. Collaborate with strategic clients to enhance their Salesforce experience while advancing your career th...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate robust Salesforce Data Cloud solutions, ensuring data quality and security. Lead architecture design, integration strategies, and team collaboration to enhance functionality and drive efficie...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$172K - $260K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and lead AI-driven detection frameworks, enhancing cybersecurity operations. Collaborate across functions to innovate and implement scalable solutions that protect cus...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you develop and execute lead generation strategies to enhance pipeline growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and qualify key prospects, shaping vital outre...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$172K - $260K *

Champion innovative AI-driven detection strategies to enhance cybersecurity. Lead a dynamic team in architecting scalable solutions, collaborating across functions to protect platforms from emerging t...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming marketing technology by analyzing requirements, mapping processes, and configuring solutions to enhance customer journeys and operational efficiency in a dynamic enviro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of marketing technology by analyzing and translating business requirements into actionable solutions, collaborating with stakeholders, and enhancing customer jour...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join us to analyze and document business requirements, map processes, and translate them into actionable user stories. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to configure solutions and support client...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.