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.

6,179+ JobsUpdated May 5, 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

$100k – $230k

Top Companies

SpaceX

Job Types

92% Full Time, 4% Internship, 4% Contract

Top Locations

Hawthorne, California, Redmond, Oregon, Starbase, Texas, Bastrop, Louisiana

Work Model

100% On-Site

Experience Levels

64% Senior, 18% Junior, 8% entry

We found 6,179 automation engineer jobs currently hiring in locations including Hawthorne, California, Redmond, Oregon, Starbase, Texas. Salaries range from $100k to $230k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (100%). Top employers include SpaceX.

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Career Path & Salary Progression

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$100k–$115k

9 jobs

Mid Level

Salary varies

4 jobs

Senior

$160k–$225k

32 jobs

Staff

Salary varies

1 job

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