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 Apr 23, 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

$55k – $200k

Top Companies

Leidos, NurseAmerica, Inc., M.C. Dean, Inc., ECG Management Consultants, SHRM, Land & Investment Group +41 more

Job Types

78% Full Time, 20% Contract, 2% Part Time

Top Locations

McLean, Alexandria, CA, Washington

Work Model

72% On-Site, 24% Hybrid, 4% Remote

Experience Levels

52% Mid Level, 24% Senior, 18% Junior

We found 6,294 automation engineer jobs currently hiring in locations including McLean, Alexandria, CA. Salaries range from $55k to $200k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (72%), Hybrid (24%), Remote (4%). Top employers include Leidos, NurseAmerica, Inc., M.C. Dean, Inc. and 44 other companies.

Companies Hiring for Automation Engineer Jobs

Leidos2 jobs

NurseAmerica, Inc.2 jobs

M.C. Dean, Inc.2 jobs

ECG Management Consultants1 job

SHRM1 job

Land & Investment Group1 job

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Junior

$75k–$100k

9 jobs

Mid Level

$73k–$106k

26 jobs

Senior

$100k–$191k

12 jobs

Staff

$120k–$150k

1 job

Director+

$125k–$200k

1 job

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