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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$123K - $247K *

Lead strategic sales initiatives within Telecommunications, Media, and Technology sectors. Develop relationships, drive customer success, and manage large accounts while leveraging the full Salesforce...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$123K - $247K *

Elevate your career by joining a high-performing team dedicated to driving customer success with innovative solutions for large enterprises across the Telecommunications, Media, and Technology sectors...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $272K *

Join a team that drives innovation and customer success through AI, collaborating with strategic clients in the Telecommunications, Media, and Technology sectors. Take on a dynamic role that involves...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $272K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in enterprise sales, collaborating with strategic clients in the Telecommunications, Media, and Technology sectors. Leverage your expertise to enhance customer sa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $272K *

Drive customer success as you engage with strategic enterprise clients, building trust and unlocking value through innovative solutions and deep industry insights in a dynamic sales environment focuse...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$166K - $230K *

Empower your career as a Senior Infrastructure Engineer focusing on enhancing Lakehouse infrastructure, security, and cost efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize data p...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $142K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing employee success through strategic partnerships. Collaborate with diverse teams to implement impactful HR initiatives, drive organizational effectiveness, and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$94K - $142K *

Drive impactful Employee Success initiatives by collaborating with teams to enhance organizational health, support talent strategies, and foster a high-performance culture in a dynamic environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$94K - $142K *

Champion employee success by partnering with teams to drive HR initiatives, enhance organizational health, and support talent strategies. Leverage data insights to inform decisions and foster a high-p...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by developing and customizing Salesforce CPQ solutions, configuring product rules, and integrating with ERP systems to enhance quote-to-cash processes and drive efficiency across sale...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of technology by leading agile teams to enhance and deliver secure, scalable software solutions, driving innovation in cloud architecture and operational excellence across multiple bu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's enhancing technology products through innovative cloud solutions. As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll drive operational excellence, improve reliability, and shape strategic architec...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$118K - $207K *

Lead the charge in technical architecture and project delivery, guiding a high-performing engineering pod. Leverage deep software engineering expertise to ensure scalable, reliable systems while colla...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$192K - $202K *

Lead the charge in architecting and integrating complex systems for a scalable retail platform. Drive multi-quarter projects, collaborate across teams, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring high...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$87K - $137K *

Innovate customer engagement by leading digital transformation initiatives. Collaborate with C-suite executives in both Enterprise and Commercial sectors to drive impactful business strategies that le...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$172K - $225K *

Tackle complex challenges by embedding with IT teams to deliver AI-enabled solutions, enhancing software development efficiency and operational excellence across the organization while driving measura...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$172K - $225K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI technology, driving impactful solutions across software development lifecycles. Collaborate with IT teams to enhance efficiency and security while mentoring...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovation by leading AI-enabled data engineering initiatives, designing scalable solutions, and optimizing automation across the enterprise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance p...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Take ownership of complex projects and drive technical direction in a dynamic environment. You'll play a crucial role in enhancing product functionality and infrastructure to accelerate growth and imp...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Empower a dynamic team to lead data platform evolution, enhancing analytics and AI capabilities. Drive architectural decisions, optimize performance, and foster a culture of data quality while ensurin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading the development of innovative, scalable solutions in a collaborative environment. Partner with cross-functional teams to enhance vendor funding technology and drive im...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$169K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to design and build cloud-native services that enhance cancer detection. Take ownership of backend and full-stack applications, ensuring reliability and clarity in software that im...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$123K - $176K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Software Engineer, enhancing web applications using cutting-edge technologies. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver impactful solutions while mentoring junior deve...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$117K - $157K *

Join a team that's transforming enterprise AI solutions through innovative design and deployment. Leverage your expertise to build secure, scalable AI platforms that enhance business processes and dri...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Architect innovative AI solutions by leading technical designs and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful Agentforce experiences, driving business value and enhancing user enga...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.