Automation Engineer - Internal Audit

Location: Remote, United States

Responsibilities: Analyze and map end-to-end audit processes from risk assessment to issue remediation to identify automation opportunities. Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to eliminate inefficiencies such as manual data entry and redundant workflows. Design scalable, modular audit workflows for Financial, IT, and Operational domains.

AI Agent Orchestration and Prompt Engineering: Build and deploy AI-assisted workflows using tools such as Vellum AI, Copilot Studio, and Claude. Automate control mapping to frameworks such as COSO and NIST; Develop automated workflows for summarizing meetings and generating audit documentation. Generate plain-language audit findings from complex data anomalies. Maintain a centralized prompt registry and agent library for consistent AI usage.

Automation and Ecosystem Integration: Design agent-driven automation workflows using platforms like Power Automate or Make.com. Integrate systems with GRC platforms such as AuditBoard and Workiva; Utilize tools like DataSnipper for automated document matching and data validation. Build real-time dashboards using Power BI or Tableau to visualize risk insights.

Governance, Privacy, and Auditability: Ensure AI systems comply with model risk management and data privacy standards such as GDPR and CCPA.Implement human validation checkpoints in automated workflows.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, Accounting, or a related technical field.5 to 8+ years of experience in audit transformation, process engineering, or business systems engineering. Hands-on experience with AI orchestration tools such as Vellum, LangChain, or Copilot Studio. Strong experience with automation platforms such as Power Automate, Zapier, Make, or n8n.

Preferred: Background in manufacturing or government contracting environments. Experience with SQL, Python, and AI-based audit tools such as DataSnipper, Alteryx, or MindBridge. Knowledge of data governance and data platforms such as Snowflake or Databricks. Strong interest in AI technologies, continuous learning, and experimentation with advanced solutions.

Benefits and Compensation: Base salary range: $111,692 to $145,649, with additional bonus and equity. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.401(k) with company matching; Unlimited paid time off and paid holidays. Parental and adoption leave. Legal insurance and home technology stipend.

Travel requirement: approximately 10%.Employment subject to U.S. export control regulations; candidates must meet eligibility requirements for access to controlled technologies. IonQ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; AI tools may be used in the hiring process, but final decisions are made by human reviewers. Background and compliance checks are required as part of the hiring process.