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Remote automation engineer jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms and distributed teams in sectors like software development, manufacturing tech, and financial services. Employers hiring remotely right now include Ryder System, Baxter & Woodman, and Saint-Gobain. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Bright Vision Technologies is a technology consulting and software development company delivering cloud, AI, data, and enterprise solutions across the United States.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and well-respected organization offering tremendous career growth potential.
Job Title: Test Automation Engineer
Location: 100% Remote (U.S.)
Position Type: Full-time, Direct W2
Salary Range: $70,000–$90,000 Annually
Experience Required: 6+ years
Sponsorship: U.S. Citizens, Green Card Holders, EAD Holders, and H-1B transfer candidates are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor new H-1B visa petitions for this position.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced QA Automation Engineer to design, develop, and maintain robust automated testing frameworks for enterprise web, API, and distributed systems. In this role you will be a key contributor to engineering quality, partnering with development teams to expand test coverage, embed automation into CI/CD pipelines, and accelerate confident software delivery. The ideal candidate will combine strong hands-on experience with modern automation frameworks with a clear understanding of testing strategy, including risk-based testing, exploratory testing, and continuous testing in Agile environments.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Four or more years of QA automation experience.
- Strong hands-on experience with Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright.
- Hands-on experience automating REST APIs.
- Strong understanding of testing methodologies and the software development lifecycle.
- Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines.
- Solid SQL skills for data validation.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Strong debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Experience with performance testing tools (JMeter, Gatling, k6).
- Knowledge of containerized test environments using Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience with cloud-based testing environments such as BrowserStack or Sauce Labs.
- Exposure to behavior-driven development frameworks (Cucumber, SpecFlow).
- Familiarity with security testing fundamentals (OWASP, basic penetration testing).
Would you like to know more about this opportunity? For immediate consideration, please send your resume to hilda@bvteck.com. Learn more about Bright Vision Technologies at www.bvteck.com.
Bright Vision Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Bright Vision Technologies (BV Teck) is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, leaves of absence, termination, layoffs, and recall.
BV Teck expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination. Any improper interference with employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
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Who's Hiring
- Ryder System100

- Baxter & Woodman6

- Saint-Gobain5

- Sargent & Lundy5

- Dell Technologies5

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Manufacturing
- Telecommunications
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote automation engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or controls engineering
- Proficiency in PLC programming using platforms such as Allen-Bradley or Siemens
- Experience designing or supporting SCADA and HMI systems
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP or Modbus
- Hands-on experience with robotics integration or motion control systems
- Knowledge of electrical schematics, panel design, and instrumentation
Tips for Your Remote Automation Engineer Job Search
Build a remote-ready automation portfolio
Host your automation projects on GitHub with clear READMEs that explain what you built, why you made architectural decisions, and how to run the suite. Remote employers use your repository as a proxy for how you communicate and work independently.
Find remote openings in one place
Migrate Mate lists remote automation engineer jobs from across the U.S. so you can see what's open and apply directly without sorting through listings mixed with on-site roles. Apply early, since remote postings often close faster than location-specific ones.
Highlight async communication in your application
Remote teams run on written handoffs, Jira tickets, and pull request comments. Call out specific examples of documentation you've written, test reports you've structured, or async processes you've owned, because distributed managers hire for communication as much as code.
Target companies with distributed engineering teams
Remote-first firms and companies with engineering teams across multiple time zones have built the tooling and culture to onboard remote automation engineers without friction. Look for companies whose job posts mention asynchronous workflows, documented sprint rituals, or overlap-hour requirements.
Remote Automation Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote automation engineer job?
Remote automation engineer roles go to candidates who can demonstrate self-direction and clear async written communication, not just technical depth. Remote employers screen for proficiency in automation frameworks like Selenium, Cypress, or PyTest, along with experience documenting test plans and communicating results without hand-holding. Candidates who show a history of owning full automation pipelines independently, and who can articulate decisions in writing, consistently stand out.
Which companies hire remote automation engineers?
Employers currently hiring remote automation engineers include Ryder System, Baxter & Woodman, and Saint-Gobain, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Remote-first software companies and distributed engineering teams in sectors like fintech, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise SaaS are among the most active.
Can you get a remote automation engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level automation engineer roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one. Remote-first startups and mid-size SaaS companies are more likely to take a chance on early-career candidates than large enterprises. A public GitHub portfolio with real automation scripts, contributions to open-source test frameworks, or a completed home-lab CI/CD pipeline can substitute for formal job history.
Do you need a degree for remote automation engineer jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh demonstrated automation skills and a verifiable project portfolio more heavily than a computer science degree, particularly in software and cloud-native companies. What tends to matter is hands-on experience with test frameworks, CI/CD tooling, and version control, plus the ability to show results you shipped independently rather than credentials you earned in a classroom.
Which industries hire the most remote automation engineers?
The sectors hiring the most remote automation engineers are Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These industries rely on distributed engineering teams that depend on automated testing and deployment pipelines to ship reliably without co-located oversight.
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