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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$155K - $245K *

Shape the future of security operations by engineering a robust detection and response platform. Lead triage processes, automate workflows, and mentor teams to enhance incident response across the org...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Champion innovation by leading complex software projects, driving best practices in technology, and elevating team capabilities to optimize user-centered solutions for maximum efficiency and scalabili...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role managing technical partnerships, scoping integrations, and ensuring successful collaboration between engineering teams and partners. Shape strategic conversations...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform mobile app development by leading innovative solutions across iOS and Android. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences while mentoring engineers and driving t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$153K - $213K *

Drive efficiency by automating internal processes, enhancing productivity across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify bottlenecks, implement AI solutions, and ensure measurable impact on w...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Drive the development of our data infrastructure from the ground up, ensuring reliable and efficient data pipelines and warehouses. Collaborate closely with analysts and engineers to support rapid pro...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $215K *

Lead the charge in building and managing a dynamic embedded engineering team, driving firmware development for next-gen wearables from prototype to production while ensuring high standards and collabo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform data solutions by architecting enterprise-grade pipelines, leading a high-performing team, and embedding best practices to create scalable, robust data environments for analysis and insights...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $256K *

Lead the charge in designing and engineering large-scale material handling systems. Oversee mechanical engineers and CAD designers to deliver innovative solutions for bulk material storage, conveyors...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by architecting scalable microservices solutions using the MERN stack. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop high-performance applications and optimize user experience...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $220K *

Shape the future of web data extraction by designing scalable systems that process billions of pages. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality and operational excellence in a fa...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $220K *

Elevate your career by designing scalable web crawling systems that process billions of pages. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance data quality and operational excellence while leveraging cutti...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $220K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of web data extraction. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll design scalable systems, write production code, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhan...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive client engagement and technical excellence by leading strategic projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and transforming payment infrastructures for top enterprises through expert i...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform the enterprise Data Lakehouse platform by providing technical leadership, ensuring operational health, and aligning data solutions with business needs while coordinating cross-functional tea...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of data management by leading the enterprise Data Lakehouse platform. Collaborate with stakeholders and technology teams to ensure operational excellence, data integrity, and alignmen...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Lead the development and operation of our enterprise Data Lakehouse platform, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Collaborate with stakeholders and technology teams to deliver actionable data...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Drive the operational excellence of the Data Lakehouse platform, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate data needs into actionable solutions while over...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of commercial lending technology by leading innovative solutions, guiding engineering teams, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver scalable results and enhance operational ef...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Champion mining project success by overseeing operations, coordinating teams, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Leverage your expertise to drive efficiency and maintain project schedu...

St. John's, NLIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $100K *

Drive the success of mining projects by overseeing operations, coordinating teams, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Collaborate with project managers and supervisors to execute plans...

St Lawrence, NLIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team of engineers to develop innovative software solutions across diverse technologies, enhancing systems for data processing, AI, and real-time analytics while fostering collaboration...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of technology by developing scalable Python microservices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design secure, reliable systems while leveraging tools like...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading complex software projects and delivering high-quality solutions. Collaborate across teams to shape the future of our systems while mentoring peers and advocating for e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $143K *

Unlock quality excellence by leading testing strategies for large-scale data pipelines while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive impact and innovation in our dynamic advertising technol...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

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.