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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$117K - $223K *

Unlock potential by collaborating on cloud-native services and resilient infrastructure. Contribute to high-compliance environments through microservices and robust onboarding experiences while ensuri...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $165K *

Transform data into actionable insights by developing secure data pipelines and workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage structured and unstructured data using advanced technologie...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $135K *

Join a team that's redefining neurodiagnostics by leveraging advanced electrical engineering techniques to design and integrate cutting-edge products. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure complian...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

Lead the charge in defining engineering strategies and managing dynamic ML teams. Drive impactful solutions that safeguard users on a global scale, ensuring safety and integrity across platforms while...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $220K *

Advance your career by leading multi-disciplinary teams to develop AI-driven solutions that ensure safety and integrity across platforms, tackling complex challenges while fostering a culture of innov...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation in enterprise Identity and Access Management by designing, implementing, and optimizing IAM platforms. Collaborate across teams to enhance security and user experience while supportin...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$94K - $142K *

Transform pricing strategies and drive profitable growth by developing innovative pricing models and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance proposal competitiveness and maximize win rate...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing next-gen LED lighting technologies with proven expertise in mechanical design and manufacturing processes. Collaborate across teams to meet ambitious targets in performan...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in developing scalable CRM and marketing solutions, overseeing the full software development lifecycle while mentoring a team of engineers and ensuring seamless integration of customer...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $206K *

Advance client-facing healthcare solutions by leading the design, architecture, and implementation of data and AI-driven technologies. Collaborate cross-functionally to translate complex needs into sc...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$117K - $206K *

Drive the design and delivery of innovative data and AI solutions, tackling healthcare challenges through technical leadership and collaboration across diverse teams while ensuring architecture alignm...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $144K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing advanced building automation systems for critical infrastructure projects, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance while managing teams and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the development and maintenance of advanced defense systems. Collaborate with a skilled team using agile methodologies to deliver high-quality software solutions that ensure operational...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$78K - $125K *

Transform enterprise application releases by leading cross-functional teams to ensure successful deployments across Salesforce, MuleSoft, and integrated applications while maintaining compliance and g...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $170K *

Champion innovation by leading software development in a dynamic Agile environment. Collaborate with engineers to design, develop, and enhance applications, ensuring timely delivery and quality while...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$128K - $195K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative computer vision solutions for defense and commercial applications. Collaborate with a dynamic team, mentor junior engineers, and optimize algorithms for unmann...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the transformation of Developer Experience and SDLC modernization, driving AI-assisted development and automation across teams. Collaborate with architects and stakeholders to enhance software de...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform the Degree Progress product by leading a team to integrate advanced algorithms, ensuring reliability and correctness in user-facing systems while enhancing scalability and testing frameworks...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming Developer Experience and SDLC modernization, driving AI-assisted development and automation across teams. Collaborate with architects and stakeholders to create inclusi...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$109K - $182K *

Champion the development of innovative software solutions, leading design and implementation efforts while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet business objectives and enhance client sati...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $182K *

Transform the future of financial technology by leading software development initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and enhance high-quality applications that meet...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate infrastructure reliability and performance for mission-critical systems. Lead cross-functional initiatives, optimize CI/CD pipelines, and implement robust engineering best practices in a colla...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join us to drive the development and validation of innovative thermal components, ensuring optimal design and manufacturability within the Rechargeable Energy Storage System. Collaborate across teams...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform the future of energy systems by leading the design and validation of innovative thermal components. Collaborate across teams to ensure optimal performance and manufacturability, driving exce...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $190K *

Transform scalable backend services by designing, building, and operating innovative platform infrastructure, enhancing developer productivity, and delivering exceptional user experiences in our missi...

Reposted 3 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.