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.

7,134+ JobsUpdated Mar 11, 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

$87k – $235k

Top Companies

Astranis, Microsoft, Scotiabank, Bridge Core (BCore), M1 Technology LLC, Huntington Ingalls Industries +10 more

Job Types

90% Full Time, 10% Internship

Top Locations

San Francisco, Redmond, Washington, Toronto, Ontario, Chantilly, Virginia

Work Model

88% On-Site, 12% Hybrid

Experience Levels

42% Senior, 26% Mid Level, 14% Junior

We found 7,134 automation engineer jobs currently hiring in locations including San Francisco, Redmond, Washington, Toronto, Ontario. Salaries range from $87k to $235k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (88%), Hybrid (12%). Top employers include Astranis, Microsoft, Scotiabank and 13 other companies.

Companies Hiring for Automation Engineer Jobs

Astranis35 jobs

Microsoft1 job

Scotiabank1 job

Bridge Core (BCore)1 job

M1 Technology LLC1 job

Huntington Ingalls Industries1 job

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Mid Level

$120k–$180k

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Senior

$120k–$198k

21 jobs

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