What types of automation engineer jobs exist?

Test automation engineers (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright), DevOps automation engineers (Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD), RPA engineers (UiPath, Automation Anywhere), and IT process automation specialists.

What salary can automation engineers expect?

Automation engineer salaries range from $80k for mid-level to $170k+ for senior engineers. DevOps and infrastructure automation roles tend to pay the most.

What skills do automation engineer jobs require?

Python or Java for scripting, at least one automation framework, CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions), and problem-solving skills. Infrastructure automation also requires cloud and IaC experience.

6,294+ JobsUpdated May 1, 2026

Automation Engineer Jobs

Automation engineers build the systems that eliminate manual work - from test automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines to infrastructure provisioning and business process automation. These positions combine programming skills with a passion for efficiency.

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Salary Range

$72k – $249k

Top Companies

Booz Allen Hamilton, Leidos, Accenture, The Stellar Group, The Washington Post, Blake Willson Group +42 more

Job Types

76% Full Time, 24% Contract

Top Locations

Washington, CA, Toronto, Vancouver

Work Model

78% On-Site, 16% Hybrid, 6% Remote

Experience Levels

38% Mid Level, 20% Senior, 20% Junior

We found 6,294 automation engineer jobs currently hiring in locations including Washington, CA, Toronto. Salaries range from $72k to $249k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (78%), Hybrid (16%), Remote (6%). Top employers include Booz Allen Hamilton, Leidos, Accenture and 45 other companies.

Companies Hiring for Automation Engineer Jobs

Booz Allen Hamilton2 jobs

Leidos2 jobs

Accenture1 job

The Stellar Group1 job

The Washington Post1 job

Blake Willson Group1 job

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Intern

Salary varies

1 job

Junior

$85k–$135k

10 jobs

Mid Level

Salary varies

19 jobs

Senior

$99k–$225k

10 jobs

Lead

$114k–$249k

2 jobs

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