Senior Intelligent Automation Engineer (Security)

Senior Intelligent Automation Engineer

Salary: $136K - $252K Location Type: Remote Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

NerdWallet is seeking a Senior Intelligent Automation Engineer to join our Security Team. This role will be instrumental in scaling the company's use of automation and AI, architecting and building secure, scalable automation solutions that integrate artificial intelligence into business-critical workflows. The goal is to improve security, operational resilience, response times, and internal process efficiency, with security embedded from the outset. You will report to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement integrations between enterprise systems, APIs, and AI/ML models, with a strong focus on security and compliance.
• Design and deploy automation pipelines using languages and tools such as Python, PowerShell, JavaScript, Node.js, and frameworks like Airflow, Prefect, or Robocorp.
• Implement AI-driven workflows (e.g., NLP, anomaly detection, predictive analytics) using services such as OpenAI, Perplexity, Anthropic, AWS AI, Google Gemini, etc.
• Ensure secure authentication, data handling, and access control in all automation processes.
• Collaborate with InfoSec, AppSec, and IT teams to conduct risk assessments and create audit-friendly automation.
• Develop monitoring tools and dashboards to track automation health, policy compliance, security posture, and system performance.
• Continuously evaluate new AI tools, frameworks, and automation platforms to enhance capabilities securely.
• Partner with business process owners and cross-functional teams (Security, DevOps, Data, Engineering) to understand needs and create intelligent automations across departments such as IT, cybersecurity, finance, or HR.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in automation engineering, software development, or security engineering roles.
• Proficiency in creatively replacing manual tasks and decision-making with Generative AI solutions.
• Strong proficiency in Python, Javascript, Typescript, Terraform, and scripting for automation.
• Familiarity with API integrations and cloud-native tools.
• Experience securing automation environments, including least-privilege design, encryption, and audit logging.
• Knowledge of popular machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch.
• Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), IAM, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with common security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS) and their application to automated systems.

Company Information

At NerdWallet, our mission is to bring clarity to all of life's financial decisions. We foster an inclusive, flexible, and candid culture where employees are empowered to grow, take smart risks, and be themselves. We support how you thrive best, whether remote or in-office, and invest in your well-being, development, and ability to make an impact.

Location

This role is remote and based in the U.S.

What We Offer

• Work Hard, Stay Balanced: Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents.
• Rejuvenation Policy: Vacation Time Off + 11 holidays + 4 Mental Health Days Off.
• New Parent Leave: For employees.