Staff Automation Engineer · Greenlight

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:35:33 GMT
Engineering

Greenlight · New York · $180,000-$225,000 · hybrid
We are looking for a Staff Automation Engineer to have a huge impact on the Business Systems, Security, Production Engineering and IT functions. This role is for a seasoned engineer who thrives on solving complex operational challenges, enhancing system security and stability, and improving efficiency through automation and best practices using AI technologies. Your day-to-day will involve implementing Agentic AI and LLM-powered workflows using tools like Tines, AWS Agentcore, AWS Bedrock, Claude Code, etc. You will deploy systems with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (i.e. Terraform) and build and maintain automation workflows across key enterprise platforms (i.e. Atlassian, Okta, Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, knowledge management systems), cybersecurity systems (i.e. SIEM, GRC platforms, Data Security Platforms, etc.), and cloud environments (AWS, GCP). You will build AI-driven chatbots or intelligent agents that automate tasks, support conversational workflows, and integrate with enterprise applications. You will partner with IT, Security, GRC, Procurement, and business teams to automate operational tasks and processes to reduce toil, improve efficiency and enable business. You will develop integrations using REST APIs, JSON, webhooks, and scripting languages (JavaScript, Python). You will follow established automation and AI standards for quality, security, and governance; provide improvements where appropriate. You will troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize existing workflows to improve stability and performance. You will document designs, workflows, configurations, and operational procedures. You will participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and team-based learning to uplift engineering quality and consistency. You will work with various tooling in Security, IT, and Production Engineering. This role requires 10+ years of experience in automation engineering, systems integration, or workflow development. You should have experience with automation platforms such as Tines, Retool, Superblocks, n8n, etc. You should also have hands-on experience with Terraform and containerization technologies. You should have experience developing LLM-powered automations, conversational interfaces, or Agentic AI assistants. You should have knowledge of Git and modern version control practices. You should have strong skills in REST APIs, JSON, webhooks, JavaScript, and Python. You should also have familiarity with identity systems (Okta, SCIM) and RBAC concepts. You should have familiarity with cloud environments such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Amazon Web Services (AWS). You should be able to break down problems, collaborate cross-functionally, and deliver solutions with moderate guidance. You should have strong communication skills and the ability to translate functional requirements into technical outputs. Preferred experience includes familiarity with data platform and database technologies (e.g., Snowflake, PostgreSQL, Cassandra, DynamoDB). Work perks at Greenlight include medical, dental, vision, and HSA match, paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits, traditional 401k with company match, unlimited PTO, paid company holidays and pop-up bonus holidays, professional development stipends, mental health resources, 1:1 financial planners, fertility healthcare, 100% paid parental and caregiving leave, plus cleaning service and meals during your leave, flexible WFH, both remote and in-office opportunities, fully stocked kitchen, catered lunches, and occasional in-office happy hours, employee resource groups.