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title: 'Principal Automation Specialist at Hasbro'
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# Principal Automation Specialist at Hasbro

- **Company:** Hasbro
- **Location:** Boston Massachusetts, United States
- **Compensation:** $144k–$243k
- **Posted:** 2026-09-09
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hasbro/jobs/4374463009

## Job description

We take play seriously. We’re looking for curious adventurers ready to find their party, fueled by imagination and drive to build what’s never been built before. At Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast, you’ll collaborate with passionate teams to reimagine our iconic brands and create experiences that spark joy, connection, and community through the magic of play. This is your chance to shape legendary play that lasts a lifetime.

Hasbro is updating the way work is conducted across supply chain, go to market, finance, consumer products, and licensing. Our mature RPA practice on Automation Anywhere is now growing to include agentic AI. These systems interpret unstructured inputs, invoke tools, and perform complex workflows with human oversight where needed. We are looking for a Principal Automation Specialist to act as the senior technical expert in this initiative. This hands-on leadership role involves setting the architectural vision for our intelligent automation platform, building the most complex elements, and raising the team’s technical standards.

## Responsibilities

As a Principal Automation Specialist, your responsibilities will include:

- Architect and build agentic automation: LLM-orchestrated workflows that combine deterministic RPA with reasoning based on data patterns, tool/API calling, and structured output.
- Extend our Automation Anywhere estate — migrate brittle, screen-scraped bots to API- and agent-based patterns and decide deliberately when a task should stay deterministic. Build the reliability layer that makes agents safe to run in production: evaluation harnesses, regression suites, confidence thresholds, human-in-the-loop approval gates, fallback paths, and audit logging.
- Own the integration surface — connect agents to ERP (SAP), data platforms, ticketing, and internal APIs via standardized tool interfaces (e.g., MCP servers, REST/GraphQL, event-driven triggers).
- Apply document and language intelligence to workflows that resisted classic RPA: invoices, purchase orders, retailer chargebacks, licensing agreements, vendor correspondence. Partner with business interested parties to seize opportunities and identify what's worth automating, what isn't, and what the realistic value and risk profile look like.
- Set engineering standards: reusable components, timely and agent versioning, CI/CD for automations, code review, observability, and cost-per-run monitoring for model usage.
- Work with Security and Legal on responsible AI practice — data handling, PII boundaries, model selection, access controls, and detailed decision trails.
- Mentor automation engineers through build reviews, pairing, and hands-on mentoring; grow the team's proficiency in AI-native patterns. Track the ecosystem and separate genuine capability from vendor noise; run focused proofs of concept and make clear build/buy recommendations.

## Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:

- Proven experience in automation engineering, including deep production experience with Automation Anywhere or a comparable enterprise RPA platform.
- Hands-on experience building LLM-backed applications: timely composition, function/tool calling, RAG, structured outputs, and agent orchestration frameworks.
- Practical judgment about non-determinism — how you test, evaluate, and monitor systems whose output varies run to run.
- A strong background in leading teams and delivering ambitious projects.
- Outstanding problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- A track record of technical influence without formal authority — driving standards, mentoring engineers, and aligning collaborators around an architecture. Clear and effective communication with both engineers and non-technical business partners.

Join us at Hasbro and be part of a team that strives for excellence, innovation, and collaboration every day. Your expertise and leadership will help us compete at the highest level and achieve our ambitious goals!

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Hasbro is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process and need to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or coordinator.

The pay transparency range for this role is listed below. The hiring range will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location and market conditions. Additionally, employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package.

Pay Range $143,900—$242,800 USD

Employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package, depending on role, location, and eligibility. Benefits and programs may include:

- Health & Wellness
- Time Off to Recharge
- Financial Well-being
- Life & Family Support
- Volunteer and Community Initiatives
- Learning & Development
- Exclusive Perks

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## About Hasbro

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Hasbro is a leading game, intellectual property, and toy company that delivers play experiences through physical and digital games, toys, licensed products, and entertainment.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NYSE: HAS)
- **Headquarters**: Pawtucket, Rhode Island, USA
- **Founded**: 1923 (incorporated in 1926)
- **Founders**: Henry Hassenfeld, Hillel Hassenfeld

## Core Business
- **Primary Industries**: Toys, Games, Intellectual Property (IP) Licensing, Digital Gaming, Entertainment
- **Target Customers**: B2C (kids, families, fans of all ages); B2B (retail partners, licensors, entertainment studios)
- **Mission Statement**: "Create joy and community through the magic of play."

## Products & Services
- **MAGIC: THE GATHERING**: Collectible card game and digital platform (Magic: The Gathering Arena) — both physical and digital.
- **DUNGEONS & DRAGONS**: Tabletop roleplaying game with digital tools (D&D Beyond).
- **MONOPOLY & HASBRO GAMES**: Classic board games and family game night staples.
- **NERF**: Blaster toys and active play products.
- **TRANSFORMERS**: Action figures, media franchise, and licensed merchandise.
- **PLAY-DOH**: Modeling compound and creative play sets.
- **PEPPA PIG**: Preschool toy line and media brand.
- **BEYBLADE**: Spinning top toys and competitive play system.
- **Hasbro Pulse & Secret Lair**: Direct-to-consumer platforms for exclusive collectibles and fan-focused drops.
- **Digital Licensing**: Partnerships for mobile games like *Monopoly Go!* (Scopely) and other video game adaptations.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed in provided sources – check financial sites for current market cap.
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of $5.0 billion (FY 2023); record performance in Wizards of the Coast segment in FY 2025.
- **Notable Partners**: Scopely (*Monopoly Go!*), Marvel, and other major IP licensors.
- **Growth Signals**: Record year for MAGIC: THE GATHERING (Final Fantasy set was best-selling of all time); operational excellence program delivered ~$800M in gross cost savings; continued expansion in digital licensing and aging-up consumer strategy.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Iconic Brand Portfolio**: Owns and controls deeply loved brands like MAGIC, D&D, MONOPOLY, NERF, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, and PEPPA PIG – spanning multiple generations and play categories.
- **Franchise-First Approach**: Unlocks value across physical toys, digital games, licensed consumer products, location-based entertainment, film, and TV.
- **Wizards of the Coast**: High-margin, high-growth segment with dedicated fan communities and recurring digital revenue (Magic: The Gathering Arena, D&D Beyond).
- **100+ Year Legacy**: Deep retail relationships, supply chain excellence, and trusted brand equity worldwide.
- **Diversified Revenue Streams**: Balanced between owned brands, partner brands, direct-to-consumer, and licensing – reducing reliance on any single product category.

## Strategic Focus
- **"Playing to Win" Strategy** (launched 2025):
  - **Anytime is Playtime**: Expand play occasions and distribution points.
  - **Aging Up**: Target consumers aged 13+ who are gaining purchase share.
  - **Everyone Plays**: Capture new demographics and under-indexed markets.
  - **Digital and Direct**: Invest in video games, digital technology, and direct-to-consumer channels.
  - **Partner Scale**: Leverage partners’ investments to extend brand reach.
- **Operational Excellence**: Ongoing cost-savings program targeting $1.0 billion in gross savings; process modernization across IT, supply chain, and HR.
- **AI & Emerging Tech**: Embracing AI-enabled entertainment and product innovation.
- **Sustainability & CSR**: Recognized as a JUST Capital Industry Leader (2025), 100 Best Corporate Citizens (3BL Media), and Civic 50 honoree.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Creative, innovative, and inclusive – described as "legendary play starts with bold ideas." Emphasis on curiosity, lifelong learning, and "playing with purpose."
- **Work-Life Balance**: Half-day Fridays all year round; generous paid vacation and holidays.
- **Benefits**:
  - Medical, Dental, and Prescription coverage
  - Health Savings Account (HSA)
  - Retirement Savings Plan with generous company match and annual company contribution
  - Paid Parental Leave
  - Tuition Reimbursement
  - Life, Accident, and Disability Insurance
  - Pet Insurance and Identity Theft Protection
  - Onsite Fitness Center (at headquarters)
  - Learning & Development opportunities, clear goal-setting
- **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Flexible work arrangements are part of the total rewards package (exact policy not detailed in provided sources; likely hybrid for most roles).
- **Global Presence**: Offices in Pawtucket (HQ), Providence, Los Angeles, Miami, Renton (Wizards of the Coast), plus 40+ countries – opportunities for domestic and international mobility.
- **Early Career**: Robust student programs and internship opportunities to shape the next generation of talent.
- **Impact**: Work on beloved brands that create joy and community; CSR programs embedded in the business.

## Sources
1. [Hasbro About Page (Corporate)](https://jobs.hasbro.com/content/About-Hasbro/)
2. [Hasbro 10-K FY2025 (SEC Filing)](https://newsroom.hasbro.com/static-files/30601d9c-1e19-47af-a62e-0de43d437ba9)
3. [Hasbro 2025 Corporate Fact Sheet](https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com/500e0a65-283d-00ef-33b2-7f1f20488fe2/d66b7984-a04c-4f8c-aa86-d1c7854654aa/2025%20Corp%20Fact%20Sheet%2002.17.2025.pdf)
4. [Hasbro Careers Page](https://jobs.hasbro.com/)
5. [Hasbro Jobs & Internships (Greenhouse)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hasbro)

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