We are one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting the nation’s freight across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. As a member of our team, you will play a role in supporting the movement of essential products and materials that help feed, clothe, supply, and power communities throughout America and the world.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $165,000 - $375,000 plus bonus eligibility and other elements of our total rewards package. 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, BNSF offers a comprehensive benefits package.

We are committed to a culture where all employees are included, belong, and have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential. Come make a difference with us!

Learn More About BNSF And Our Benefits

Job Location: REMOTE

Other Potential Locations: Remote US

Anticipated Start Date: 06/16/2025

Number of Positions: 7

Salary Range: $165,000 - $375,000

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $165,000 - $375,000 plus bonus eligibility and other elements of our total rewards package. 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 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, BNSF offers a comprehensive benefits package.

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.

We are committed to a culture where all employees are included, belong, and have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential. Come make a difference with us!

The bnsf | tech department drives innovation and efficiency by developing and maintaining advanced technological solutions across the network. This team ensures a robust IT infrastructure, supports critical applications, and enhances cybersecurity measures. Their expertise is essential in optimizing operations and enabling BNSF to deliver reliable, cutting-edge transportation services.

This is a full-time position. Our leaders also foster a culture where work life balance, which requires flexibility for when life happens, is important and respected.

As a Sr Software Engineer, you will

Design and development of robust, scalable, and secure software applications.
Work on both front-end and back-end development, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices.
Implement and manage testing processes to ensure the quality and reliability of the applications.
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver comprehensive solutions.
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior developers, fostering their growth and development.

Basic Qualifications

I am CURRENTLY authorized to work in the US.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent education or work experience.
6+ years of experience in software engineering, with demonstrated success delivering enterprise-scale solutions.
Fluency and specialization with technologies such as Java, Springboot, Javascript, Angular, Kafka, NoSQL and Relational Databases, Openshift, and Graffana.
Familiarity with cloud services.
Experience building the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and current systems.
Experience with continuous delivery and infrastructure as code.
Experience with application monitoring tools and performance assessments.
Ability to excel in a fast-paced, startup-like environment.
Knowledge of developer tooling across the software development life cycle (task management, source code, building, deployment, operations, real-time communication).
Experience in testing methodologies using frameworks such as BDD.

Preferred Qualifications

If offered a position by BNSF, I will NOT IN THE FUTURE require BNSF’s assistance (whether monetary, through sponsorship, through preparation of a training plan, or otherwise) to obtain employment-based nonimmigrant status, such as H-1B or TN, or other authorization to work at BNSF, such as through STEM OPT.
Experience in Rail, Shipping, Airline, Logistics, Warehousing, Supply Chain, or other Transportation industries or experience in High-Tech industry.
Experience leveraging best in class security practices and protocols, event-driven and microservices architecture patterns, etc.

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.
For more information, visit Benefits.

Federal authority requires BNSF employees, whose work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities, to obtain a TWIC. More information is available at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic

BNSF Railway is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.