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Info Way Solutions

Automation Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

Required : • Proficiency in Python for automation and scripting tasks. • Experience in designing and integrating RESTful APIs. • Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools and processes (e.g., Jenkins ...

UCLA Outpatient Clinics

Cloud Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$128.50 - $298.10/hr

Automation, scripting, and infrastructure-as-code * CI/CD pipeline development and optimization * Monitoring and observability tools * Experience supporting AI/ML or data platform workloads ...

E-Space

RF Test and Automation Engineer

Saratoga, CA · On-site

Implement and maintain test scripts using Python, LabVIEW, or other relevant scripting languages ... Proficient in test automation scripting using Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, or similar tools. * Hands-on ...

E-Space

RF Test and Automation Engineer

Saratoga, CA · On-site

Implement and maintain test scripts using Python, LabVIEW, or other relevant scripting languages ... Proficient in test automation scripting using Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, or similar tools. * Hands-on ...

Socket.dev

Cellular Automation Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$110 - $160/hr

Strong programming skills in Python, Shell scripting, and/or C/C++/C# for test automation.Strong communication and presentation skills. Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree in Electrical ...

TestingXperts

Sr Test Automation

Los Angeles, CA

Overall automation experience 7-9 years Coded UI,TFS and MTM( Min 4 years exp) Proven ability to ... scripting ... 3) Knowledge of Financial Market (Hedge Funds, Mutual Fuinds .. how it works ...

Tata Consultancy Service Limited

Dynatrace Lead

Irvine, CA · On-site

$90K - $115K/yr

... automation scripting. o Familiarity with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). • Programming & Automation o Experience with scripting languages ...

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How much do automation scripting jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for automation scripting in California is $105,723.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,400.00 and $121,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Automation Scripting vs Test Automation Engineer?

AspectAutomation ScriptingTest Automation Engineer
Required CredentialsBasic programming knowledge, scripting languages (Python, Bash)Programming skills, testing frameworks, sometimes certifications in testing
Work EnvironmentDeveloping scripts for automation tasks across various systemsDesigning, developing, and maintaining automated test scripts for software testing
Industry UsageUsed in IT, DevOps, system administrationPrimarily in software development and quality assurance

Automation Scripting involves creating scripts to automate routine tasks, while Test Automation Engineers focus on automating software testing processes. Both roles require programming skills, but Test Automation Engineers typically have a stronger emphasis on testing frameworks and quality assurance practices.

Which scripting language is best for automation?

For automation scripting roles, Python is widely regarded as the best language due to its simplicity, extensive libraries, and versatility across various tasks. Other popular options include Bash for Unix/Linux environments, PowerShell for Windows automation, and JavaScript for web-based automation, depending on the specific job requirements and environment.

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Infographic showing various Automation Scripting job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 94% In-person, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $105,723 per year, or $50.8 per hour.

Software Engineer - Test Systems & Automation

Ouster

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$107K - $198K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Develop hardware abstraction layers and modular test software to connect Lidar hardware with data systems.

  • Implement and debug high-volume data pipelines, ensuring fault tolerance and troubleshooting test station failures.

  • Automate test sequences using multi-instrument workflows and validate software stability through unit testing.

Job description

At Ouster, we build sensors and tools for engineers, roboticists, and researchers, so they can make the world safer and more efficient. We've transformed LIDAR from an analog device with thousands of components to an elegant digital device powered by one chip-scale laser array and one CMOS sensor. The result is a full range of high-resolution LIDAR sensors that deliver superior imaging at a dramatically lower price. Our advanced sensor hardware and vision algorithms are used in autonomous cars, robotics, industrial, and smart infrastructure applications (among many others). If you’re motivated by solving big problems, we’re hiring key roles across the company and need your help!Role Overview

Ouster is seeking a Software Engineer to build, optimize, and maintain our automated production test infrastructure. In this role, you will move beyond basic, linear automation scripting to develop clean, decoupled, and reusable software interfaces that connect our Lidar optical and electrical hardware to our data systems.

We treat manufacturing test infrastructure with the same algorithmic rigor and software standards as core product code. If you are a strong software developer who loves seeing your code interact with physical devices, optimize factory-floor data pipelines, and drive software quality metrics, this role is for you.

Key ResponsibilitiesTest Software Development & Abstraction

  • Develop Hardware Abstraction Layers: Implement and scale Python-based software wrappers to cleanly separate test sequence logic from lower-level instrument drivers (e.g., power supplies, digital multimeters, spectrometers).

  • Apply Modular Design: Utilize modern software design patterns (e.g., Factory, Strategy, Wrapper) to ensure test code remains flexible, future-proofed, and easy to maintain as instrumentation evolves.

  • Maintain Code Quality: Write clean, readable, and type-hinted Python code. Actively participate in peer code reviews and maintain structured Git-based development workflows.

Data Pipelines & Station Reliability

  • Optimize Data Flow: Implement and debug high-volume data pipelines that package and stream local parametric test data securely into centralized manufacturing databases and execution systems.

  • Build Fault-Tolerant Code: Write defensive software routines, including intelligent retry logic, exception handling, and local data buffering to prevent station downtime during intermittent network or server disruptions.

  • Triage & Troubleshooting: Analyze test station execution logs to systematically diagnose whether a failure on the line stems from a software bug, instrument communication dropout, or a genuine product defect.

Automation & Test Rigor

  • Automate Test Sequences: Develop multi-instrument automated test workflows using concurrent or multi-threaded Python concepts to minimize station cycle times.

  • Software Validation: Write unit tests and implement software mocking frameworks to validate the stability of your test code before deploying updates to a live production line.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline with a strong programming foundation.

  • Professional Experience: 3+ years of experience writing production-grade software (ideally Python) interacting with hardware or processing data streams.

  • Strong Python Foundation: Solid proficiency in core Python, including a clear understanding of decorators, higher-order functions, custom exceptions, and context managers.

  • Instrument Interfacing: Direct experience communicating with hardware instruments using standard protocols like SCPI, PyVISA, Serial (RS-232/485), TCP/IP sockets, or Modbus.

  • DevOps & Infrastructure: Solid day-to-day comfort operating in Linux/Unix environments, utilizing Git for version control, and working with Docker containers.

  • Data Competency: Practical experience writing and optimizing SQL queries (e.g., PostgreSQL, SQLite, or MariaDB) to handle high-frequency logging.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with Test-Driven Development (TDD) or building software simulations/digital twins for hardware components.

  • Basic understanding of optical components, cameras, laser safety, or computer vision libraries (OpenCV).

  • Experience supporting manufacturing lines or hardware prototyping cycles in electronics, automotive, or robotics industries

The base pay will be dependent on your skills, work experience, location, and qualifications. This role may also be eligible for equity & benefits. ($107,000 - $150,000)
 

We acknowledge the confidence gap at Ouster. You do not need to meet all of these requirements to be the ideal candidate for this role.

 

Ouster is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that pursues and hires a diverse workforce. Ouster does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Ouster also strives for a healthy and safe workplace, and prohibits harassment of any kind. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Ouster considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.


 

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About Ouster

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Industry

Electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

San Francisco, CA, US

Year founded

2015

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