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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$179K - $225K *

Engage in developing and enhancing complex software systems through innovative solutions, while ensuring adherence to design requirements and best practices. Collaborate with diverse teams to tackle i...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $225K *

Transform complex software systems through innovative design and development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software capabilities for high-impact projects focusing on data manipul...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead a team in optimizing an Order Management System by designing cloud-native microservices, mentoring engineers, and ensuring high standards in development and deployment across a fast-paced, AI-dri...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$250K - $300K *

Lead high-performing teams to develop user-facing platforms and robust backend services, bridging complex data with intuitive applications. Drive architectural excellence and mentor engineers while co...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and development of embedded systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and security, ensuring robust solutions for vehicles and e...

Today

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

$85K - $185K *

Engage in driving cloud infrastructure and automation initiatives, leading DevOps practices across the enterprise. Collaborate with teams to optimize AWS solutions, enhance CI/CD pipelines, and foster...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving the development of backend systems that enhance healthcare delivery. Collaborate across teams to design solutions that simplify patient access, integrating logistics and te...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $230K *

Transform mission-critical applications by collaborating with AI engineers to enhance performance, scalability, and security. Drive technical excellence and mentor peers while navigating dynamic feder...

Reston, VARemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovative .Net solutions by leading engineering teams and architecting scalable applications. Collaborate across functions to deliver high-performance software while optimizing for reliability...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$405K - $485K *

Join our team as a Staff+ Full Stack Engineer, where you'll design and deliver enterprise-ready products that empower Fortune 500 companies to leverage AI effectively. Collaborate across teams to shap...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$405K - $485K *

Lead the charge in building enterprise-ready products that empower Fortune 500 companies. Collaborate across teams to design, deliver, and enhance user experiences while mentoring engineers and shapin...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$213K - $342K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and delivery of complex data solutions that empower decision-making within multi-asset investment strategies, fostering innovation and collaboration across techn...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$201K - $322K *

Innovate the future of data engineering by leading complex projects and setting strategic direction for data platforms that enhance investment decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bui...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Advance your career by leading the design and development of AI applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet business needs while ensuring quality an...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $122K *

Lead a dynamic team in advancing quality engineering practices, focusing on AI-assisted testing for web and mobile applications. Drive collaboration, ensure high-quality releases, and mentor team memb...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $150K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop scalable AI solutions using Generative AI and LLM technologies, ensuring secure deployment and integration into enterprise platforms while...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $188K *

Drive innovative IT solutions by leading multi-disciplinary teams, establishing operational policies, and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives that enhance overall organizat...

Minnesota, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$201K - $352K *

Partner with us to build scalable AI solutions that transform enterprise operations. As a key engineer, you'll design, implement, and deliver innovative applications, ensuring they meet real-world cha...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$201K - $352K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise AI by building scalable, LLM-enabled applications. Collaborate with customers to deliver impactful solutions, codify reusable assets, and shape the future of A...

Santa Clara, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $181K *

Lead the development of innovative digital banking solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and maintain scalable applications while mentoring engineers and driving cloud-n...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $181K *

Champion innovative digital solutions by leading full-stack development, driving cloud excellence, and mentoring engineers to enhance our digital banking platform while ensuring high availability and...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Champion innovation and lead high-performing engineering teams to deliver cutting-edge Wealth Management technology solutions. Drive strategic direction, operational excellence, and client-focused out...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by designing and deploying custom enterprise applications, bridging technical execution with customer engagement. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality solutions across mobil...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform the DevOps landscape by leading infrastructure automation, fostering collaboration, and championing best practices across teams, ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient cloud solutions that...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$205K - $298K *

Empower the future of customer success by leading a team that transforms platform adoption and implementation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives and enhance custom...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.