Senior Automation Engineer

at SoFi

United States

Who we are:

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We’re a next-generation financial services company and national bank using innovative, mobile-first technology to help our millions of members reach their goals. The industry is going through an unprecedented transformation, and we’re at the forefront. We’re proud to come to work every day knowing that what we do has a direct impact on people’s lives, with our core values guiding us every step of the way. Join us to invest in yourself, your career, and the financial world.

About the Role

SoFi’s Corporate Applications team is building the next generation of automation and AI-driven workflows that power our internal operations. As a Senior Automation Engineer, you will work hands-on to develop, test, and implement automation solutions that improve accuracy, streamline processes, and enhance the employee experience.

You’ll collaborate closely with the Staff Automation Engineer and technical stakeholders to build high-quality automations and intelligent agent workflows across systems like ServiceNow, Atlassian, Okta, Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, knowledge management tools, and cloud environments such as GCP and AWS.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building, problem solving, working with modern automation and AI tools, and growing toward deeper technical leadership responsibilities.

What You’ll Do

Build and maintain automation workflows across key enterprise platforms, including ServiceNow, Atlassian, Okta, Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, knowledge management systems, and cloud environments (GCP, AWS, Azure).
Implement Agentic AI and LLM-powered workflows using tools like Workato, Flow Designer, Zapier, Moveworks, and models such as ChatGPT or Gemini.
Build AI-driven chatbots or intelligent agents that automate tasks, support conversational workflows, and integrate with enterprise applications.
Develop integrations using REST APIs, JSON, webhooks, and scripting languages (JavaScript, Python).
Follow established automation and AI standards for quality, security, and governance; provide improvements where appropriate.
Apply RBAC and least-privilege patterns in automation design.
Partner with IT, Security, GRC, Procurement, and business teams to understand requirements and deliver reliable, scalable solutions.
Troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize existing workflows to improve stability and performance.
Document designs, workflows, configurations, and operational procedures.
Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and team-based learning to uplift engineering quality and consistency.

What You’ll Need

4+ years of experience in automation engineering, systems integration, or workflow development.
Experience with automation platforms such as Workato, Flow Designer, Zapier, or Moveworks.
Experience building workflows and integrations in ServiceNow and/or Atlassian.
Experience developing LLM-powered automations, conversational interfaces, or AI assistants.
Strong skills in REST APIs, JSON, webhooks, JavaScript, and Python.
Familiarity with identity systems (Okta, SCIM) and RBAC concepts.
Familiarity with cloud environments such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Ability to break down problems, collaborate cross-functionally, and deliver solutions with moderate guidance.
Strong communication skills and the ability to translate functional requirements into technical outputs.

Nice to Have

Experience with Agentic AI frameworks (LangChain, AutoGen, Workato Copilot).
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines or version-controlled automation assets.
Experience with SaaS license automation or analytics workflows.
Experience supporting or contributing to automation best practices or documentation.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At SoFi, you'll help build automation and AI capabilities that power internal operations and directly improve the employee experience. You’ll work with emerging technologies, collaborate with talented teams, and contribute to the next wave of intelligent enterprise automation.

Compensation and Benefits

The base pay range for this role is listed below. Final base pay offer will be determined based on individual factors such as the candidate’s experience, skills, and location.

To view all of our comprehensive and competitive benefits, visit our Benefits at SoFi page!

SoFi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and conditions related to breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), physical or medical disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military and/or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state or federal law.

The Company hires the best qualified candidate for the job, without regard to protected characteristics.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

New York applicants: Notice of Employee Rights

SoFi is committed to an inclusive culture. As part of this commitment, SoFi offers reasonable accommodations to candidates with physical or mental disabilities. If you need accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email accommodations@sofi.com.

Due to insurance coverage issues, we are unable to accommodate remote work from Hawaii or Alaska at this time.

Internal Employees

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