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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$188K - $296K *

Advance the development of innovative software solutions, integrating scalable and secure applications while mentoring teams. Drive technical leadership and ensure quality assurance throughout the sof...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$126K - $210K *

Accelerate your career by leading technical initiatives for a comprehensive pharmacy workflow solution. Drive software delivery, mentor peers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance en...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$126K - $210K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in pharmacy technology by leading complex software engineering initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions while...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$126K - $210K *

Transform your career by leading technical initiatives for a comprehensive pharmacy workflow solution. Drive software delivery, mentor peers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance eng...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Empower mission success by leading cloud engineering initiatives, optimizing infrastructure, and ensuring security for critical systems. Collaborate with teams to modernize applications and enhance op...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $210K *

Join a dynamic R&D team to drive technical design and architecture for a leading pharmacy workflow solution. Lead complex initiatives, mentor peers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deli...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $120K *

Transform cloud infrastructure by designing and implementing secure, scalable solutions. Lead migration efforts and optimize mission-critical systems while ensuring compliance with DoD policies. Colla...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $279K *

Help us shape the future of transaction processing by leading architectural excellence and driving innovative solutions in a high-impact technical role focused on scalable, secure software systems and...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $195K *

Tackle complex software challenges by developing scalable applications using Java/Python and LLM APIs. Collaborate in an agile environment to deliver innovative solutions while ensuring compliance and...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Innovate robust SaaS platforms by collaborating with cross-functional teams, building and enhancing features, and delivering customer-centric solutions throughout the development lifecycle...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$240K - $330K *

Transform the GTM Systems landscape by leading strategy, architecture, and operations. Drive efficiency across Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success through innovative solutions and data governance...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$272K - $355K *

Transform backend engineering at a leading tech firm. Lead a team to build robust frameworks and libraries, enhancing product reliability and developer experience while tackling complex systems challe...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$272K - $355K *

Transform backend engineering by leading a team to build robust frameworks and libraries. Drive architectural improvements, enhance developer productivity, and ensure reliability while fostering a cul...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $165K *

Drive innovation by leading the technical direction of our CRM engineering practice. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect and develop complex applications, ensuring optimal performance...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $160K *

Transform the sales landscape by leveraging your technical expertise to drive compliance solutions. Collaborate with Account Executives to navigate complex sales cycles, ensuring client needs are met...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$171K - $300K *

Join a pioneering team to architect and operate production-grade agentic AI systems that enhance enterprise security and automate identity management at Fortune 500 scale. Shape the future of autonomo...

Santa Clara, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $300K *

Unlock potential by architecting and operating cutting-edge AI systems. Use your engineering skills to design autonomous agents for identity security, shaping the future of enterprise-scale AI solutio...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of enterprise-grade data platforms. Collaborate with clients to create data strategies that drive business goals, leveraging cutting-edge technol...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $237K *

Lead multidisciplinary teams to drive software engineering, DevSecOps, and enterprise automation initiatives, ensuring delivery of mission-critical solutions that enhance operational capabilities and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $200K *

Develop and maintain robust data pipelines and models, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance data practices and ensure quality. Drive modernization efforts in data engineering, optimizi...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining technical sales by driving customer success through innovative solutions, collaborating closely with Sales and Engineering to deliver exceptional value and accelerate gro...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

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

$117K - $177K *

Unlock potential by leading AIforce Strategy & Innovation initiatives, bridging technical architecture and business value delivery. Drive cross-functional collaboration, establish governance standards...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $177K *

Help us drive innovation by managing AIforce strategy and execution, bridging technical architecture with business value delivery across multiple platforms, and leading cross-functional teams to achie...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $177K *

Join a team that's driving AIforce Strategy & Innovation, bridging technical architecture and program execution to deliver business value across multiple layers of AIforce architecture. Own implementa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $265K *

Lead the charge in Salesforce solutions for Life Sciences, driving pre-sales and delivery oversight. Own technical narratives, ensure quality, and mentor teams while advancing client engagements and b...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information 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.