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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$240K - $300K *

Join a team that's transforming business processes through Salesforce solutions. Leverage your expertise to design, implement, and support innovative applications while collaborating with cross-functi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$148K - $246K *

Unlock potential by bridging Security and Compliance with Engineering, ensuring governance requirements are actionable and scalable. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security control...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $223K *

Join a team that's bridging Security and Compliance with Engineering. You'll evaluate control implementations, translate requirements, and foster collaboration across teams to enhance governance and r...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $223K *

Join a team that's redefining security governance by bridging Assurance and Engineering. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to translate compliance requirements into actionable technical s...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$94K - $129K *

Drive innovative data solutions by designing and maintaining production-grade pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure enterprise data models on modern cloud plat...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Champion innovative data modernization by leading client migrations to Snowflake. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver robust solutions, optimize performance, and enable AI capabilities, driving...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $150K *

Empower sales teams by designing innovative AI-driven experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create inclusive, accessible products that enhance productivity and impact. Shape the futu...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K - $150K *

Transform user experiences by designing AI-driven interfaces that enhance productivity and engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive, accessible solutions that empower sa...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming client challenges into innovative Salesforce solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to design, demo, and scope projects, ensuring seamless transitions to delivery whi...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $180K *

Elevate global business performance by leading Salesforce strategy and delivery. Drive innovation, empower engineering teams, and influence technology direction to create impactful solutions that enha...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $142K *

Drive impactful customer engagement by managing RFPs and sustainability reporting, collaborating across teams to enhance transparency and compliance while optimizing processes with innovative technolo...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$94K - $142K *

Join a team that's advancing global customer engagement through impactful project management and compliance support, driving transparency in sustainability and ESG initiatives while collaborating acro...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$220K - $250K *

Innovate the future of engineering operations by leading a dynamic team to build impactful products. Drive technical excellence, enhance system performance, and elevate AI integration while ensuring r...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $122K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences by resolving complex technical challenges and guiding the adoption of Salesforce technology to maximize business value...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $122K *

Unlock potential by leading customer technical experiences, resolving complex issues, and guiding Salesforce adoption. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer satisfaction and maxi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $122K *

Engage with customers to resolve complex technical issues, guide Salesforce adoption, and enhance user experience. This role combines troubleshooting, proactive support, and best practices to maximize...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Deliver trusted data solutions by owning the architecture and governance of the data platform, enabling self-service access for users and AI agents while ensuring documentation and standards are maint...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$197K - $313K *

Lead the development of innovative iOS tooling and AI-driven workflows, enhancing the developer experience for millions. Mentor engineers, ensure high code quality, and drive automation in a fast-pace...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$197K - $313K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing iOS development by creating AI-powered tools that enhance developer workflows. Lead the charge in building innovative solutions that streamline processes and elevate...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$197K - $313K *

Empower developers by creating innovative, AI-driven iOS tooling that enhances workflows and automates processes. Lead a team in building best-in-class solutions while mentoring engineers and ensuring...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate the Salesforce platform by enhancing Sales Cloud solutions, optimizing lead management, and collaborating on integrations. Drive innovation through Apex, Lightning Web Components, and CI/CD pr...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation in Salesforce development by designing and building solutions that enhance business processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to create reliable, maintainable systems while shaping the...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$148K - $246K *

Transform the future of cloud infrastructure by designing, automating, and operating secure, scalable platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance service availability and developer p...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $313K *

Drive success by serving as a strategic advisor to enterprise clients, leveraging Salesforce expertise to architect AI-first solutions in life sciences, while managing complex projects and fostering c...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$197K - $313K *

Elevate enterprise security by developing scalable, critical applications that protect sensitive data, enhance compliance, and meet complex global standards for large organizations. Collaborate with t...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.