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Sr. Automation Engineer - IT Asset Management

DatabricksBellevue, Washington; Mountain View, California; San Francisco, California; Seattle, WashingtonInfrastructure
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Salary
$143,400 — $197,100 USD
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Senior · 5+ yrs
Posted
9 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

This role suits an experienced automation engineer with a background in IT systems and AI tool integration who wants to scale asset operations for a growing enterprise. Databricks is hiring a Senior Automation Engineer to join the IT Asset Management team in Bellevue, Washington, Mountain View, California, San Francisco, California, or Seattle, Washington.

Role Overview

Databricks is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to drive the technical transformation of IT asset management. The position focuses on eliminating manual workflows and implementing AI-powered automation for SaaS licenses and hardware as the organization expands past 14,000 employees. Initial responsibilities center on automating laptop provisioning, license lifecycle management, asset data reconciliation, and hardware recovery, with future expansion into broader IT support and incident response operations. The person in this role reports to the Senior Manager of IT Asset Management and operates with a strong automation-first mindset.

Key Responsibilities

Build end-to-end automation for assigning, configuring, and shipping laptops to new hires to reduce manual ticketing toil.
Automate SaaS license consumption monitoring, inactivity-based seat clawbacks, renewal alerting, and cost optimization workflows.
Automate CMDB and inventory reconciliation, deduplication, and multi-device detection to maintain audit-ready accuracy for asset records.
Automate the tracking and recovery of hardware from departing employees to improve chain-of-custody compliance.
Expand automation into IT support, AV and event support, and incident response management over time.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in IT systems engineering, automation engineering, or a related technical role.
Demonstrated history of delivering complex, multi-system automation projects that yield measurable business impact.
Capability to operate with minimal guidance, take ownership of ambiguous problems, and deliver consistent results in a fast-paced environment.
Hands-on experience building workflows, agents, or tools powered by large language models such as Claude, GPT, or Gemini.
Experience designing AI-driven automation that processes unstructured inputs, makes decisions, and integrates with enterprise systems.
Proficiency with prompt engineering, agent frameworks, or AI-assisted code generation within operational contexts.
Experience building and troubleshooting integrations across ITSM tools, identity platforms, and asset management systems.
Familiarity with REST APIs, scripting languages like Python or Bash, and connecting disparate systems.
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills paired with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to Have

Experience with Databricks, data lakehouse architectures, or SQL-based analytics platforms.
Familiarity with IT asset management or SaaS management tools such as Oomnitza, Productiv, or Zluri.
Experience with low-code or no-code automation platforms like Tines or Workato.
Knowledge of ITIL processes or IT service management frameworks.
Experience with data pipelines, ETL, or data quality workflows.

Skills and Tools

Python
Bash
Large Language Models (Claude, GPT, Gemini)
REST APIs
ITSM tools (ServiceNow, FreshService)
Oomnitza
Productiv
Zluri
Tines
Workato
Databricks
SQL

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position spans from $143,400 to $197,100 USD for Zone 1, $129,000 to $177,450 USD for Zone 2, and $121,800 to $167,550 USD for Zone 3. Total compensation packages may include eligibility for annual performance bonuses, equity, and comprehensive employee benefits.

About the Company

Databricks operates as the Data and AI company, providing a unified platform utilized by over 20,000 organizations worldwide. Headquartered in San Francisco with more than 30 global offices, the organization offers a platform that includes features such as Genie, Lakebase, Agent Bricks, Lakeflow, Lakehouse, and Unity Catalog.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please visit the official Databricks careers page.

Skills and tech stack

PythonBashClaudeGPTGeminiREST APIsServiceNowFreshServiceOomnitzaProductivZluriTinesWorkatoDatabricksSQLLLMPrompt Engineering

Questions candidates ask

What is the primary focus of the Senior Automation Engineer?

The primary focus is transforming IT asset management by eliminating manual tasks and building AI-powered automation for SaaS licenses and hardware as Databricks scales.

What level of experience is required for this role?

Candidates must have 5 or more years of experience in IT systems engineering, automation engineering, or a related technical role.

What AI technologies will I be expected to work with?

The role requires hands-on experience building workflows, agents, or tools powered by large language models such as Claude, GPT, or Gemini, along with prompt engineering and agent frameworks.

Where is the position located?

The role is US-based with a West Coast preference, specifically listed for Bellevue, Washington; Mountain View, California; San Francisco, California; and Seattle, Washington.

What is the salary range for this position?

Depending on the location zone, the salary ranges are $143,400 to $197,100 USD (Zone 1), $129,000 to $177,450 USD (Zone 2), and $121,800 to $167,550 USD (Zone 3).

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Databricks careers page.

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