Automation Engineer
San Mateo, CA
Software Engineering – Engineering /
Full Time /
Hybrid
About GoodLeap:
GoodLeap is a technology company delivering best-in-class financing and software products for sustainable solutions, from solar panels and batteries to energy-efficient HVAC, heat pumps, roofing, windows, and more. Over 1 million homeowners have benefited from our simple, fast, and frictionless technology that makes the adoption of these products more affordable, accessible, and easier to understand. Thousands of professionals deploying home efficiency and solar solutions rely on GoodLeap’s proprietary, AI-powered applications and developer tools to drive more transparent customer communication, deeper business intelligence, and streamlined payment and operations. Our platform has led to more than $30 billion in financing for sustainable solutions since 2018.
GoodLeap is also proud to support our award-winning nonprofit, GivePower, which is building and deploying life-saving water and clean electricity systems, changing the lives of more than 1.6 million people across Africa, Asia, and South America.
We are looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Software Engineer with experience in AI-powered automation to help streamline operations across various teams at Goodleap. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain automation workflows that leverage cutting-edge tools and services such as Zapier, N8N, Atlassian JSM, Slack and Zoom automation, AWS services, and more. You’ll bring efficiency and intelligence into day-to-day processes by applying modern automation practices and integrating AI-driven features provided by these platforms.
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in scripting and software systems, hands-on experience with automation tools, and a mindset for continuous improvement. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to identify opportunities, design robust solutions, and implement automation that reduces manual effort and enhances productivity.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain automation workflows using tools like Zapier, N8N, Atlassian JSM, Slack and Zoom apps, and AWS Lambda.
- Evaluate and integrate AI-powered features of automation platforms to intelligently route, prioritize, and respond to workflows.
- Partner with internal teams (engineering, operations, support, product) to identify repetitive processes and implement scalable, reliable automation solutions.
- Build and maintain dashboards or monitoring solutions to track automation performance and health.
- Write custom scripts using JavaScript, Python, or other suitable languages to extend automation capabilities.
- Contribute to the documentation and best practices of automation strategies at Goodleap.
- Collaborate with security and infrastructure teams to ensure automations comply with enterprise standards.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- 3+ years of software engineering or technical automation experience.
- Proficiency in scripting (e.g., JavaScript, Python, TypeScript).
- Hands-on experience with one or more automation platforms such as Zapier, N8N, Workato, or similar.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS (especially Lambda, S3, Step Functions).
- Experience integrating APIs and webhooks for automation purposes.
- Strong understanding of system design, modular architecture, and debugging.
- Effective communicator with strong collaboration and problem-solving skills.
- Certifications in relevant platforms (e.g., Zapier Expert, AWS Certified Developer).
- Experience automating tasks in Slack, Zoom, Atlassian tools, or Salesforce.
- Exposure to AI/ML-based automation tools or low-code platforms with AI integrations.
- Experience working in fintech, SaaS, or highly regulated industries.
- Familiarity with Git-based workflows and CI/CD pipelines.
Bonus Points
$121,000 - $141,000 a year
In addition to the above salary, this role may be eligible for a bonus.
Additional Information Regarding Job Duties and Job Descriptions:
Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other managers related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and other skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.
If you are an extraordinary professional who thrives in a collaborative work culture and values a rewarding career, then we want to work with you! Apply today!
