Lead Salesforce Developer

Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) is the leading innovator in low-power wireless connectivity, building embedded technology that connects devices and improves lives. Merging cutting-edge technology into the world’s most highly integrated SoCs, Silicon Labs provides device makers the solutions, support, and ecosystems needed to create advanced edge connectivity applications. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Silicon Labs has operations in over 16 countries and is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the smart home, industrial IoT, and smart cities markets. Learn more at www.silabs.com.

The Role:

Silicon Labs is seeking a Lead Salesforce Developer to architect, design, and deliver scalable Salesforce solutions across the enterprise. This role combines hands-on technical expertise, solution ownership, AI-driven innovation, and mentorship responsibilities. The Lead Salesforce Developer will act as a technical authority and solution owner, ensuring high-quality, secure, and compliant Salesforce implementations that support Sales, Service, Marketing, and Legal (CLM) operations.

Key Responsibilities

Salesforce Solution Architecture

• Lead end-to-end solution design, architecture, and technical strategy for Salesforce initiatives.
• Translate complex business requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable Salesforce solutions.
• Define and enforce Salesforce development standards, design patterns, and best practices.
• Serve as the technical escalation point for complex Salesforce design and implementation challenges.

Salesforce Design & Development

• Design and develop high-quality solutions using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Visualforce, Triggers, and Flows.
• Design and implement robust data models, security configurations, and automation frameworks aligned with Salesforce best practices.
• Lead development of complex integrations with enterprise systems such as SAP, Apttus CLM, and Marketing platforms using REST/SOAP APIs, middleware, or ETL tools.
• Review and optimize code for performance, scalability, security, and long-term maintainability.

AI & Innovation (Agentforce & Einstein)

• Lead Salesforce AI initiatives leveraging Einstein and Agentforce to deliver intelligent automation and AI-powered experiences.
• Identify, design, and implement AI-driven use cases such as predictive insights, intelligent agents, and recommendation engines.
• Partner with business stakeholders to define AI roadmaps, evaluate feasibility, and measure business value.
• Stay current with Salesforce AI advancements and proactively recommend innovative solutions.

Technical Ownership, Governance & DevOps

• Own end-to-end delivery of Salesforce solutions from design through deployment and post-production support.
• Oversee CI/CD pipelines, version control, release management, and environment strategy.
• Ensure Salesforce implementations comply with Silicon Labs IT, security, and SOX compliance standards.
• Guide sandbox strategy, test data management, and deployment best practices.

Coaching, Mentorship & Team Enablement

• Coach, mentor, and guide Salesforce team members on technical skills, architecture, and best practices.
• Conduct regular code reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve team output and solution quality.
• Support onboarding, skill development, and career growth of junior and senior Salesforce developers.
• Promote a culture of engineering excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Collaboration with Stakeholder

• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, QA, Architecture, and cross-functional IT teams.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, estimations, and retrospectives.
• Communicate technical designs, risks, and recommendations effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skill You'll Need:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent.

Experience

• 9+ years of Salesforce development experience in enterprise environments.
• Strong expertise in Apex, LWC, Flows, integration patterns, and Salesforce architecture.
• Hands-on experience with Sales Cloud and Service Cloud; exposure to Experience Cloud, Apttus CLM, or Marketing Cloud preferred.
• Experience leading technical design and mentoring development teams.
• Proficiency with Git, Azure DevOps, or similar CI/CD tools.

Certifications

• Salesforce Platform Developer I (required).
• Platform Developer II, Application Architect, or relevant Consultant certifications (preferred).

Good to Have

• Experience with Salesforce SOX compliance, audit trail, and governance frameworks.
• Exposure to Salesforce Shield, Field Audit Trail, and data encryption features.
• Experience designing AI-driven, automation-heavy Salesforce solutions.

Key Competencies

• Strong solutioning and architectural mindset.
• Ability to lead technically while remaining hands-on.
• Excellent coaching and mentoring skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proactive innovator with a passion for Salesforce and AI-driven transformation.

Benefits & Perks:

Not only will you be joining a highly skilled and tight-knit team where every engineer makes a significant impact on the product; we also strive for good work/life balance and to make our environment welcoming and fun.

Silicon Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of our employees. Employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and job-related criteria without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.