Product, Platform & Enterprise Full Stack Sr/Staff Software Engineer

The range represents the amount bnsf | tech reasonably expects to pay for the position based on the level, scope, and responsibilities of the role

Individual compensation and level of position offered is determined by the hiring location and additional factors including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training

In addition to base pay and bonus eligibility, BNSF offers a comprehensive benefits package

This is a full-time remote position

Employees may work from anywhere within the contiguous 48 states of the United States Travel is up to 20%

Employees will be required to occasionally travel to our corporate headquarters in Fort Worth, TX for in person meetings

Travel expenses for business needs will be covered by BNSF This position is open to candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States

We are also open to sponsoring H-1B transfers, TN nonimmigrant status, and STEM OPT candidates with at least 2 years of remaining eligibility

Apply early as this job may be removed or filled prior to the closing date, which is approximately seven (7) days after the posting date. product engineering: bridge the gap between vision and reality by transforming complex rail logistics and workflows into high-performing products that meet user needs, enhance efficiency and accelerate our business. platform engineering: develop software platforms that enable our product and business teams to be able to develop applications that serve our customers through use of reusable and scalable software services operating with high efficiency

Our platform engineers build software and deliver innovative services that can scale and make other engineering organizations to leverage platforms to enable speed to market. enterprise engineering: empower the workforce with cutting-edge collaboration tools and services

Our enterprise engineers boost productivity, enhance mobility and ensure reliable systems for finance, human resources legal operations and more

Key responsibilities may include: As an engineer in our teams, you will have the opportunity to own and deliver highly visible, innovative projects that directly impact our railroad logistics to effectively serve our customers to move freight on time

You will be involved in driving the technical and architectural vision for a core team that develops software for our core freight movement operations, as well as all the aspects of the software development cycle including scoping, design, implementation, testing & delivery of our product

This is a full-stack engineering role, focused on building and operating platform services such as messaging systems, micro-services, data platforms, serverless runtimes, customer experiences and applying AI/ML to develop scalable and highly reliable solutions

Develop APIs, automation, and tools to improve platform integration

Build and maintain monitoring and alerting systems for services

Collaborate with application teams to enhance reliability and performance

Design and operate scalable systems across data centers, edge devices, and the cloud

Work with BNSF teams to create products that improve rail network operations

Innovate in distributed computing and drive industry transformation

Build solutions for high-speed, large-scale predictions on distributed systems

Solve broad challenges by designing and coding effective solutions in an agile environment

Own architecture for large-scale, complex systems

Make critical technical decisions balancing business needs and engineering trade-offs

Drive cross-team alignment on technical solutions

Establish and maintain coding and design best practices Serve as a subject matter expert in one or more technical domains

Mentor and grow other engineers, including other senior engineers

Anticipate technical risks and design systems to mitigate them

The duties and responsibilities in this posting are representative categories to be used in deciding whether to apply for this position

This is not an exhaustive list of the position’s duties

At BNSF Railway, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, showcasing their skills, experiences and development

We provide resources and tools to help you reach your full potential, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment

Basic Qualifications Authorized to work in the US Minimum 6 years of software development or related experience 6+ years of programming experience with at least one software programming language Experience with distributed systems and use of technologies such as messaging frameworks (i.e

Kafka and RabbitMQ), API gateways, SQL/NoSQL/Graph databases, caching systems, and serverless platforms Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, and DevOps practices Interest in open-source platform and infrastructure technologies Familiarity with observability stacks (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry) Experience with secure coding practices and platform security principles Ability to work in cross-functional teams and communicate with stakeholders Experience participating in design reviews, incident retrospectives, or RFC processes Demonstrated ability to learn new technical concepts and to adapt to new technologies quickly Strong communication and collaboration skills Experience as a mentor, or a tech lead in an engineering team Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, or related field Engineering experience with a public PaaS or cloud provider (AWS, Azure or GCP) Experience developing and operating large scale distributed systems in Production Experience with serverless runtimes and event-driven architectures Familiarity with developer tooling as a builder and/or user Interest in sustainable infrastructure and cost/resource awareness Experience with single-pane-of-glass management platforms or control planes for distributed systems Familiarity with frameworks like React, Angular, Node.js, Spring Boot 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience Able to work now and in the future without BNSF’s assistance (whether monetary, through sponsorship, or otherwise) in obtaining, maintaining, or extending employment authorization (including H-1B, STEM OPT/CPT, or TN nonimmigrant status)

At BNSF, you will have access to a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including: An industry-leading 401(k) and renowned Railroad Retirement program

A range of robust health care options for you and your dependents (including domestic partners), including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, cancer support, and high-quality care network options

Health care spending accounts (HSA) with employer contributions, as well as life and disability insurance, provided at no cost

Family benefits including parental, pediatric and family building support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and dependent care spending account (with employer match)

Access to discounts on travel, gym memberships, counseling services and wellness support

Annual bonus (Incentive Compensation Program) Generous leave / time off policies

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