NerdWallet is hiring a Senior Intelligent Automation Engineer (Security)

NerdWallet is hiring a Senior Intelligent Automation Engineer (Security) to architect and build secure, scalable automation solutions that integrate artificial intelligence into business-critical workflows. Your work will improve security posture, operational resilience, and efficiency across departments such as IT, cybersecurity, finance, and HR.

What You'll Do

• Architect and implement integrations between enterprise systems, APIs, and AI/ML models with a strong focus on security and compliance functions.
• 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, and Google Gemini.
• Ensure secure authentication, data handling, and access control in all automation processes.
• Collaborate with InfoSec, AppSec and IT teams to conduct risk assessments and build audit-friendly automations.
• 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.

What We're Looking For

• 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 how to apply them to automated systems.

Technical Stack

• Languages & Scripting: Python, PowerShell, JavaScript, Node.js
• Automation Frameworks: Airflow, Prefect, Robocorp
• AI Services: OpenAI, Perplexity, Anthropic, AWS AI, Google Gemini
• ML Frameworks: TensorFlow, PyTorch
• Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform

Team & Environment

This role reports directly to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and partners closely with business process owners and cross-functional teams including Security, DevOps, Data, and Engineering.

Benefits & Compensation

• 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.
• Mental health support.
• Paid sabbatical.
• Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly NerdWallet contribution.
• Monthly Wellness Stipend, Cell Phone Stipend, and Wifi Stipend.
• Work from home equipment stipend and co-working space subsidy.
• 401K with company match.
• Financial wellness, guidance, and unlimited access to a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) through Northstar.
• Disability and Life Insurance with employer-paid premiums.
• 8 hours of volunteer time off per quarter with company match for donations.

Work Mode

This position follows a local-country work mode and is open to candidates located within the United States.

NerdWallet is committed to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.