Top Automation Engineer Jobs in Seattle, WA

Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of large-scale cloud infrastructure automation software for ServiceNow’s global platform. Build reliable distributed systems, improve observability and resilience, develop automated testing and CI/CD practices, modernize platform capabilities, and mentor engineers. Collaborate with product managers, architects, stakeholders, and distributed engineering teams while applying AI-assisted development and reliability engineering techniques.

Lead architecture and delivery of IT automations and integrations across platforms (n8n, Airflow, Temporal, Jira). Act as technical DRI for complex automation projects, partner with Security and IAM, build reusable frameworks and documentation, establish engineering standards and code review practices, and mentor peers.

Build and maintain production-grade infrastructure automation for multi-vendor enterprise networks. Develop Python-based tools for network configuration, change management, APIs, observability, and infrastructure-as-code. Use Ansible, Jinja2, Git, and CI/CD workflows while applying strong networking knowledge in routing, switching, and BGP. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, translate ambiguous requirements into solutions, conduct code and design reviews, and mentor junior engineers.

Designs, develops, tests, maintains, and optimizes automated manufacturing equipment for aerospace accelerometer production. Responsibilities include creating automation solutions, troubleshooting hardware and software, maintaining databases, documenting processes, developing operator webpages and training materials, and supporting Process Engineering activities. The role collaborates with engineering and manufacturing teams and requires knowledge of electronics, automation, robotics, hardware and software design, data analysis, and statistical process control.

Designs, develops, tests, and supports ServiceNow automation for ITSM, infrastructure, cloud, endpoint, identity, monitoring, and security operations. Builds workflows, integrations, scripts, catalog automations, and AI-enabled solutions using APIs, IntegrationHub, and MID Server. Integrates ServiceNow with enterprise platforms, improves reliability and operational reporting, maintains CMDB alignment, documents solutions, troubleshoots production issues, and ensures compliance with architecture, security, governance, and release standards.

Build and operate Go-based automation for PostgreSQL provisioning, configuration, upgrades, failover, scaling, and decommissioning at GitLab.com scale. Develop a PostgreSQL-as-a-service platform, integrate cloud infrastructure and infrastructure-as-code tooling, improve database performance and reliability, and create safe upgrade automation. The role includes production ownership, architecture leadership, code reviews, documentation, cross-team collaboration, mentorship, and using AI agents in engineering workflows.

Designs and maintains scalable Terraform infrastructure-as-code across cloud and hybrid environments. Builds reusable modules, automation pipelines, policy-as-code controls, state-management strategies, testing frameworks, and multi-cloud provisioning standards. The role also leads IaC migrations, embeds security and IAM guardrails, drives cost governance, creates documentation, troubleshoots infrastructure issues, and mentors engineering teams on Terraform best practices.

Designs, develops, and supports enterprise automation solutions using Microsoft Power Platform, scripting, APIs, cloud services, and secure authentication. The role integrates cloud and on-premises systems, builds reusable workflows, monitors performance, resolves issues, documents solutions, and ensures governance and compliance. The engineer collaborates with infrastructure, security, application development, and business stakeholders to improve operational efficiency and service delivery.

Designs and implements automation for spacecraft and ground station operations, monitors satellite health and telemetry, troubleshoots anomalies, executes operational procedures, coordinates orbit maneuvers, and supports satellite integration. The role collaborates across engineering teams to maintain satellite services and fleet performance.

Build and maintain API-driven integrations and workflow automations across Slack, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Glean, Google Workspace, and Workato. Develop Google Apps Script tools, Slack operational experiences, and AI agent capabilities that connect to live business data and perform approved actions. Partner with business teams to automate processes, monitor production workflows, troubleshoot incidents, document solutions, and manage deployments. The role requires REST API expertise, scripting in Python or JavaScript, and experience with workflow automation platforms.

Designs and supports secure integrations and automation services connecting Power Platform, Azure, SharePoint, enterprise systems, flat files, and external partners. Builds Azure Functions, Logic Apps, custom connectors, data transformations, error-handling workflows, monitoring, alerts, and automated tests. Responsibilities include secure authentication, encryption, secrets management, least-privilege access, legacy Java component modernization, production troubleshooting, observability, and integration support documentation.

Designs, configures, tests, commissions, and supports ISA-88 batch automation solutions for industrial manufacturing clients. Develops batch recipes, control logic, HMI/SCADA interfaces, historian integrations, functional specifications, and test plans. Leads software testing, FATs, SATs, commissioning, start-up, troubleshooting, and client support. Coordinates with engineering teams, mentors junior staff, supports project estimates and proposals, and ensures reliable automation solutions across PLC, DCS, and batch management systems.

Design, build, and own backend services, APIs, and integrations supporting customer care workflows. The role connects Salesforce, billing, identity verification, document management, and iPaaS platforms; requires automated testing, code reviews, incident response, performance monitoring, and cross-functional collaboration. The engineer will also apply AI tools and may build production LLM solutions.

Design, build, and maintain Airflow-based automation pipelines and services to move files, run scheduled FTP jobs, validate and modify data, monitor application health, parse logs/emails, implement robust error handling and observability, and integrate API-driven systems to reduce manual operational work.

Design, implement, and operate CI/CD pipelines for mobile and backend services; maintain build/test/release processes with quality gates and artifact management; configure non-production environments; support release preparation and deployment coordination; integrate monitoring/logging and improve automation, performance, and reliability of delivery pipelines.

Designs, develops, deploys, and supports MES and industrial automation integrations across manufacturing sites. Connects Critical Manufacturing MES, Ignition, PLCs, SAP, and enterprise systems; develops machine connectivity, workflows, data collection, and equipment integrations; gathers requirements; leads technical projects; coordinates vendors and contractors; supports validation and deployments; and maintains integration standards and best practices.

Design and implement AI systems for customer support and compliance, architect solutions, mentor team members, and manage project deliverables.

Automate accounting and finance workflows across business systems, data exports, reports, and operational data sources. Responsibilities include improving reconciliations, journal-entry preparation, close tracking, reporting, exception management, and controls; building scripts, dashboards, templates, and workflows; connecting systems; documenting processes; and collaborating with accounting, finance, operations, and technology teams.

Build and operate enterprise container services using Docker and Kubernetes. Create architecture models, technical documentation, and data flow diagrams; coordinate SDLC activities; estimate technical work; apply best practices across development, testing, and deployment; manage Git-based source code; support Agile teams; and improve operational procedures and controls.

Partners with enterprise and MSP customers to identify network automation opportunities, analyze network environments and ITSM data, and architect automation solutions using NetBrain Runbooks, Qapps, Dataviews, and integrations. Trains customer engineers to maintain and expand automation capabilities, collaborates with vendor partners, researches automation content, and delivers reliable troubleshooting and network operations solutions.

Design and maintain scalable automated testing frameworks for web, API, mobile, and microservice systems. Write production-quality test code, implement contract, performance, security, and CI/CD testing, and improve test coverage and reliability. Collaborate with engineering, product, and architecture teams on risk-based quality strategies, investigate production issues, and create regression tests. Mentor junior engineers, contribute reusable testing tools, and maintain documentation, traceability, and reporting.

Design and maintain scalable automation frameworks for web, API, mobile, and microservice testing. Write production-quality test code, implement contract, performance, and security testing, and integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines. Lead risk-based testing and shift-left practices, collaborate with engineering and product teams, analyze production incidents, improve coverage and reliability, document results, develop reusable testing tools, and mentor junior QA engineers.

Design, program, and maintain PLC/HMI/SCADA control systems; read and comment on engineering/control documents; troubleshoot control systems, VFDs, IPCs, and networks; manage project scope, budget, schedule, and risks; support factory testing and on-site/remote automation activities; lead cross-functional meetings and maintain process control documentation.

Designs and maintains network automation, Infrastructure as Code, configuration management, orchestration, and compliance solutions across enterprise and data center environments. Integrates networks with monitoring, CMDB, ITSM, and source-of-truth platforms; develops reusable frameworks, workflows, and libraries; mentors technical teams; supports DevOps, troubleshooting, documentation, and continuous improvement. The role also contributes to technical standards, cross-functional projects, planning sessions, site visits, and vendor engagements.

Leads Zero Trust automation and orchestration by designing reusable workflows, developing scripts and API integrations, automating evidence collection and reporting, and supporting standardized deployment and validation tooling. Documents automation architecture, dependencies, security considerations, and handoff requirements while measuring effectiveness and recommending improvements. Requires experience integrating security, analytics, ticketing, and infrastructure platforms, with knowledge of Federal cybersecurity controls and secure automation practices.