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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$154K - $260K *

Develop AI-driven workflows to enhance CI/CD systems, ensuring safe, efficient software delivery. Collaborate with teams to reduce tech debt and improve production reliability while scaling engineerin...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$308K - $470K *

Lead the charge in driving sustainable growth for agency customers through strategic planning, execution, and relationship building, ensuring alignment and commitment to shared priorities across the a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $230K *

Drive the development of innovative Medicare and Medicaid products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create user-friendly experiences. Engage in full cycle software development for impactf...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $216K *

Champion product narratives and positioning to drive market success. Collaborate across teams to ensure customers understand product value and adoption pathways, while influencing strategy and storyte...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $216K *

Transform product narratives and drive market success by bridging Product, customers, and market insights. Own positioning, messaging, and adoption strategies to ensure clear value delivery and cross...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Advance data engineering initiatives by leading the design and deployment of solutions that ensure data accuracy and compliance, while fostering innovation and collaboration across teams to meet enter...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $128K *

Transform customer experience by leading Salesforce solutions delivery, coordinating cross-functional teams, and driving process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and support growth acros...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead engineering teams to develop, integrate, and optimize systems, ensuring mission success through innovative technical solutions while utilizing Agile methodologies and continuous improvement pract...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion transformative Salesforce implementations by understanding customer needs, designing tailored solutions, and collaborating with teams to ensure successful project delivery in an innovative, A...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $180K *

Manage the day-to-day operations of a cloud platform, leading a team of engineers to ensure seamless production changes, operational readiness, and customer support while driving continuous improvemen...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $147K *

Join a dynamic team as a Forward Deployed Enablement Engineer, where you'll enhance customer success by solving complex technical challenges and developing innovative solutions across diverse industri...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$127K - $236K *

Lead strategic initiatives to enhance agentic platforms and automation, driving measurable improvements in engineering effectiveness and operational efficiency across North American Wealth. Collaborat...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$127K - $236K *

Drive the adoption of agentic platforms and intelligent automation, enhancing engineering effectiveness and operational efficiency. Collaborate across teams to deliver scalable solutions that transfor...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$127K - $236K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the advancement of agentic platforms and intelligent automation, driving transformation initiatives and enhancing engineering practices for measurable business outcomes in...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$142K - $197K *

Drive strategic improvements and operational efficiency in Partnerships by establishing frameworks, integrating AI solutions, and optimizing team performance, all while collaborating with cross-functi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by building scalable data pipelines and models to analyze infrastructure costs and utilization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create insights that drive strategic decisio...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$261K - $353K *

Elevate customer engagement by leading technical standards and solutions for complex AI integrations. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless architecture and drive ROI, while mentoring engineers...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$170K - $210K *

Join a dynamic team to architect a robust data platform, driving analytics and AI initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure production-ready solutions, while mentoring engineers a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$112K - $193K *

Lead AI/ML initiatives by designing, developing, and deploying innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive enterprise strategy, ensuring compliance and operational excellenc...

Minnetonka, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Manage engineering projects to deliver sustainable, code-compliant designs. Collaborate with teams and clients to ensure project success while maintaining quality control and meeting deadlines. Lead a...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $170K *

Develop and maintain robust Python-based REST APIs to integrate core platforms, ensuring high performance and reliability in a latency-sensitive environment while collaborating across teams to support...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in developing advanced analytics and machine learning solutions, driving impactful business decisions through scalable applications and mentoring teammates in a collaborative global en...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$197K - $344K *

Engage as a Staff Engineer to lead mobile innovation by prototyping and developing core features for millions of users. Collaborate across teams to shape user experiences, drive technical decisions, a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$237K - $344K *

Drive innovation in mobile product features by leading complex initiatives, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to create user-centric experiences for millions, and shaping the future of...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$191K - $253K *

Join a dynamic engineering pipeline to develop high-availability systems that empower Anduril's corporate and manufacturing platforms. Collaborate cross-functionally to innovate and enhance enterprise...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.