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Full Time Remote Automation Engineer Jobs in Boston, MA

3B Staffing LLC

Jr Automation engineer

Boston, MA · Remote

Junior Automation Engineer Location: 100% Remote Start: ASAP Duration: 6 months + extensions This role is ideal for an early-career engineer with a strong computer science foundation who is eager to ...

3B Staffing LLC

QA Automation Engineer

Boston, MA · Remote

Junior Automation Engineer Location: 100% Remote Onsite Requirements: 100% remote Duration: 6 months + extensions This role is ideal for an early-career engineer with a strong computer science ...

3B Staffing LLC

QA Automation Engineer

Dorchester, MA · On-site +1

Title: QA Automation Engineer Location: Quincy MA Start: ASAP - 3 weeks after acceptance Duration ... Ability to work independently in a remote setting while maintaining strong collaboration with team ...

LiveData

Senior Software Engineer - RPA v2

Cambridge, MA · Remote

$125K - $165K/yr

LiveData Explained RPA Software Engineer LiveData | Remote, United States (Eastern Time preferred) | Full-Time Why LiveData LiveData builds cloud-based surgical software that optimizes utilization of ...

LiveData

Senior Software Engineer - RPA v2

Cambridge, MA · On-site +1

$133K - $176K/yr

LiveData Explained RPA Software Engineer LiveData Remote, United States (Eastern Time preferred) Full-Time Why LiveData LiveData builds cloud-based surgical software that optimizes utilization of ...

Care Access

Senior Engineer, Test Automation

Boston, MA · Remote

$130K - $180K/yr

Remote within the United States. This role requires 100% of work to be performed in a remote office ... Benefits & Perks (US Full Time Employees) * Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Paid Holidays * 100 ...

ASCENSUS

Software Development Engineer SDET

Newton, MA · Remote

$120/hr

Build and maintain the test automation suite using various test automation frameworks * Experience ... Experience working in a fast-paced Agile or SCRUM development methodology For virtual remote ...

ASCENSUS

Software Development Engineer SDET

Boston, MA · Remote

$120/hr

Build and maintain the test automation suite using various test automation frameworks * Experience ... Experience working in a fast-paced Agile or SCRUM development methodology For virtual remote ...

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How much do full time remote automation engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time remote automation engineer in Boston, MA is $116,382.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $94,000.00 and $134,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Remote Automation Engineer vs Full Time Remote QA Automation Tester?

AspectFull Time Remote Automation EngineerFull Time Remote QA Automation Tester
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science, Automation tools certifications (e.g., Selenium, Jenkins)Bachelor's in Computer Science or related, QA certifications (e.g., ISTQB), automation tools knowledge
Work EnvironmentRemote, collaborative teams, development-focusedRemote, testing teams, quality assurance focus
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, software development firms, automation rolesSoftware companies, QA departments, testing service providers

Both roles involve automation tools and remote work, but Automation Engineers focus on developing and maintaining automation frameworks, while QA Automation Testers primarily execute and validate test scripts. The roles often overlap but differ in scope and responsibilities within the software development lifecycle.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Remote Automation Engineer job openings in Boston, MA as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $116,382 per year, or $56 per hour.
Jr Automation engineer

Jr Automation engineer

3B Staffing LLC

Boston, MA • Remote

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

MUST HAVE 4-7 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE - NO LESS NO MORE MUST PROVIDE MANAGER LEVEL REFERENCE AT TIME OF SUBMITTAL CANDIDATE MUST BE WILLING TO DO AN ASSESSMENT BEFORE SUBMITTAL TO CLIENT Title: Junior Automation Engineer Location: 100% Remote Start: ASAP Duration: 6 months + extensions Job Description This role is ideal for an early-career engineer with a strong computer science foundation who is eager to grow into modern test automation. The Junior Automation Engineer will work closely with senior automation architects, developers, and product teams to build in-sprint automated tests for cloud-native applications. This role emphasizes learning, hands-on coding, and adopting AI-assisted development tools while contributing to scalable automation in AWS-based systems. Responsibilities:
  • Write and maintain automated test cases under guidance from senior engineers
  • Pair with developers to automate test scenarios within the same sprint
  • Assist in API and microservices test automation
  • Learn and apply AI-assisted coding tools to speed up development
  • Contribute to CI/CD test execution and smoke/regression runs
  • Participate in story grooming and understand testability early
  • Gradually grow from executing tests to designing automation components
Must Haves:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 3-4+ years of experience (or strong academic + internship experience)
  • Programming experience in Java or Python (TypeScript a plus)
  • Foundational understanding of automation concepts (even if not deeply experienced)
  • Interest in or early exposure to AI tools (Copilot, ChatGPT, Cursor, etc.)
  • Understanding of Agile/Scrum and willingness to work in-sprint
  • Comfort collaborating with developers and learning test frameworks
  • Strong problem-solving mindset and curiosity about "how systems break"
Pluses:
  • Exposure to Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, or WebdriverIO
  • Familiarity with AWS concepts (Lambda, SQS, APIs, cloud basics)
  • API testing knowledge (REST fundamentals)
  • Experience from academic projects or labs involving automation or CI/CD
  • Passion for innovation and learning new tooling
  • Early experience using AI for coding or debugging

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