Senior Automation Engineering

Join Atlas Air Worldwide. At Atlas Air Worldwide, we’re not just an airline, we’re a global engine powering cargo, passenger, and leasing operations across more than 70 countries. As a leader in outsourced aviation logistics, we’re built on a foundation of safety, service excellence, integrity, innovation, teamwork, and responsibility. With over 30 years of history, a modern all-Boeing fleet, and nearly 5,000 teammates collaborating across operations, technical, and corporate functions, we’re driven by purpose. If you're ready to grow, innovate, and help us deliver excellence every single day, you belong here.*This role is flexible to be based in White Plains, NY; or Miami, FL office.Atlas Air is on a mission to transform how our operations run — and automation is at the center of that work. As a Senior Automation Engineer, you'll design and deliver solutions that eliminate manual bottlenecks, connect enterprise systems, and make our most critical workflows faster and more reliable. You'll work closely with operational and technical stakeholders across the business, translating complex process challenges into elegant, scalable automation — and helping set the strategic direction for how we build and scale automation capability at the enterprise level.Values and Behavioral Standards: To ensure the effective communication and application of company values and behavioral standards, as stated in our company “Code of Conduct” policy, and to respond appropriately in the event of any known departure, and to manage the people and processes for which the position is responsible in an effective, open and mature fashion.Design and implement end-to-end automation solutions across enterprise systems, including ERP and WMSBuild robust integrations using APIs, webhooks, event-driven patterns, and messaging queuesWrite clean, maintainable automation scripts in Python, PowerShell, or JavaScriptWork across cloud and serverless environments (AWS or Azure) and enterprise data platforms such as Databricks, Redshift, or BigQueryDevelop and manage complex job scheduling, orchestration, and dependency chainsIncorporate AI-based automation where it meaningfully improves outcomesOwn reliability — design for error handling, monitoring, and operational visibility from the startContribute to and help shape Atlas's enterprise automation roadmapMentor junior engineers and raise the technical bar across the teamClearly articulate solution tradeoffs to both technical and non-technical audiencesQualifications: 7+ years of experience as an Automation Engineer or in a closely related roleBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related fieldProven track record delivering automation solutions in complex, enterprise-scale environmentsDeep proficiency with workflow and orchestration tools, scripting languages, and system integration patternsComfort working with structured and semi-structured data (JSON, XML, SQL)A process optimization mindset — you find inefficiency frustrating and fixing it energizingExperience influencing technical roadmaps beyond your immediate teamAbility to move fast in an iterative environment without sacrificing qualityApplicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship or employer immigration support either now or in the future.It is our policy to afford equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, place of birth, age, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable in accordance with federal, state and local laws.If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law document by clicking "EEO Is The Law" .Pay Transparency StatementCompetitive compensation will be offered based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity and other factors. In addition, a range of benefits to include medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, as well as generous paid time off, and 401K contributions are offered as a part of the total compensation package.Pay Range$115,000—$153,000 USDAt Atlas Air Worldwide, we believe in the power of people, the promise of innovation, and the responsibility we hold to each other, to our customers, and to the planet.