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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$116K - $167K *

Transform advanced payload integration for next-gen Unmanned Aerial Systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver mission-ready solutions, ensuring reliability and performance in high-p...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of the design and implementation of robust control systems that enhance our plant's manufacturing capabilities, collaborating across teams and driving innovation in process automation...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$220K - $265K *

Lead the charge in building a high-performing mobile engineering team, driving technical execution and culture. Oversee multi-persona mobile experiences, architecture, and release operations, shaping...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$191K - $253K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of software engineering by enhancing automation in manufacturing tests. Tackle complex, multiplatform challenges and drive innovative solutions through robust anal...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to connect the Services Engineering lifecycle, ensuring technical viability and support for field operations while driving continuous improvement and providing expert technical ass...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$170K - $200K *

Shape the future of investment technology by leading full stack application development, focusing on backend services, AI integration, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Deliver customized Salesforce solutions to enhance business functions, manage system maintenance, and lead collaboration for project success across various teams and clients, ensuring adaptable respon...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $167K *

Shape the strategic direction of the Salesforce CRM platform, overseeing its operational health and governance. Lead a team to enhance member experiences through data-driven insights and seamless chan...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $185K *

Transform the ArcGIS Enterprise platform by developing scalable, reliable software solutions. Collaborate with a global team to enhance mapping and analytics capabilities, utilizing cutting-edge techn...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $185K *

Lead the strategy and architecture of Salesforce, ensuring scalability and integration across systems. Drive AI automation, manage program initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to o...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the future of application development by leading Agile teams, architecting scalable solutions, and mentoring developers. Collaborate with business stakeholders to align technical strategies with...

4 days ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's transforming global Pharmacovigilance systems by leveraging cutting-edge data platforms and driving innovation in product safety solutions through modern engineering practices and m...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $180K *

Champion innovative technology by leading the development of sophisticated full-stack applications, integrating web and AI systems, while mentoring talent and setting technical standards for superior...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $180K *

Shape the technical landscape by owning full-stack development, defining standards, and leading cross-functional efforts to build scalable, high-performance applications utilizing modern frameworks an...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$162K - $231K *

Shape the future of our ad tech by designing scalable systems for high-volume data processing. Collaborate with teams across the globe, mentor peers, and drive innovative solutions that enhance target...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$185K - $264K *

Partner with us to enhance global advertising tech by building scalable systems that optimize customer segmentation and drive revenue. Collaborate in a dynamic environment, focusing on big data applic...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$200K - $275K *

Join a dynamic team to lead software engineering efforts, driving scalable, secure applications for federal solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle mission-critical challenges in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $142K *

Manage and execute community programs, events, and contests to engage a global audience, driving participation and showcasing customer success stories while collaborating with cross-functional teams t...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$94K - $142K *

Engage with our global community by leading innovative programs and events. Drive participation through contests and showcases, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer advo...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $95K *

Shape the future of financial solutions by leveraging your technical expertise and consultative skills. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to design impactful solutions that drive business su...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $175K *

Transform data management systems to support defense analytical needs. Collaborate with users to optimize data architectures and enhance performance, ensuring security compliance and efficient data in...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform data ingestion processes by designing and maintaining real-time pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and compliance while delivering reliable, low-latenc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Innovate data ingestion pipelines to ensure reliable, real-time data flow across security domains. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality and compliance, supporting mission-cr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Empower operational excellence by leading building systems maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and enhancing tenant comfort through hands-on technical expertise in high-rise enviro...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Empower data-driven decisions by designing and maintaining real-time data ingestion pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and compliance across security domains, en...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.