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.

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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

$50k – $110k

Top Companies

Clients Blackbox, Inc., Credera, Unofficial M.C. Dean, OLT Automation Inc., EAX Media, MalaceHR +39 more

Job Types

92% Full Time, 8% Contract

Top Locations

Washington, Arlington, CA, Toronto

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74% On-Site, 14% Remote, 12% Hybrid

Experience Levels

36% Mid Level, 26% Senior, 26% Junior

We found 10,844 automation engineer jobs currently hiring in locations including Washington, Arlington, CA. Salaries range from $50k to $110k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (74%), Remote (14%), Hybrid (12%). Top employers include Clients Blackbox, Inc., Credera, Unofficial M.C. Dean and 42 other companies.

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