AI Automation Specialist

Jobot; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Bakersfield seeks an AI Automation Specialist to enhance operational efficiency through intelligent automation solutions. The role involves collaborating across departments and implementing modern platforms for automation. Ideal candidates will have 4+ years in automation engineering and strong technical skills, including Python and API integrations. Competitive salary offered, with a range between $100,000 and $110,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in automation engineering, BI, or technical operations.
• Hands-on experience with APIs, REST/GraphQL integrations, and data pipelines.
• Experience implementing automations across multiple business functions.

Responsibilities

• Identify workflow bottlenecks and design automation solutions to improve efficiency.
• Build and maintain integrations (APIs, webhooks) that connect systems and create seamless data flows.
• Implement modern orchestration platforms for multi-step workflows.

Skills

Process Optimization

Technical Fluency in Python

API Integration

Automation Platforms

AI Application

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

As an AI Automation Specialist, you’ll drive operational efficiency by identifying, designing, and implementing intelligent automation solutions across the organization. You’ll partner with leaders in Operations, Finance, HR, Guest Services, and more—bridging business needs with technical implementation.

Responsibilities

• Identify workflow bottlenecks and design automation solutions to improve efficiency.


• Build and maintain integrations (APIs, webhooks) that connect systems and create seamless data flows.


• Implement modern orchestration platforms (Zapier, n8n, Make, etc.) for multi-step workflows.


• Deploy AI-powered automations to enhance decision-making and data processing.


• Develop monitoring dashboards and alerting systems for process performance.


• Collaborate with engineering teams on scalable technical implementations.


• Document, train, and evangelize automation best practices across teams.


• Track metrics like time saved, error reduction, and productivity improvements.

What They’re Looking For

• Process Optimizer: You see inefficiencies and naturally think about smarter, automated ways to solve them.


• Technical Fluency: Strong experience with Python, SQL, APIs, and system integrations.


• Automation Toolkit: Skilled with orchestration platforms (Zapier, n8n, Make, etc.).


• AI Enthusiast: Experience applying AI tools to workflow automation.


• Communicator: Able to explain technical solutions to non-technical audiences.


• Collaborator: Comfortable working across departments and with engineering teams.


• Adaptable: Thrive in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years in automation engineering, BI, or technical operations.


• Hands-on experience with APIs, REST/GraphQL integrations, and data pipelines.


• Experience implementing automations across multiple business functions.


• Familiarity with cloud services and orchestration design patterns.

Job Details

As an AI Automation Specialist, you’ll drive operational efficiency by identifying, designing, and implementing intelligent automation solutions across the organization. You’ll partner with leaders in Operations, Finance, HR, Guest Services, and more—bridging business needs with technical implementation.

You’ll leverage AI tools, automation platforms, and system integrations to eliminate repetitive tasks, reduce human error, and unlock scalability. From API integrations to multi-step workflow design, you’ll be at the forefront of transforming how the business operates.

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

EEO and employment policies

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Construction, Civil Engineering, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing