BNSF Railway operates one of the largest railroad networks in North America, with about 32,500 route miles in 28 states and three Canadian provinces. The railway is among the world's top transporters of intermodal traffic, serves more grain producing r...

BNSF Railway

Be part of a team that values safety, diversity, and excellence. 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. 
 
Job Location: REMOTE 
 
Anticipated Start Date: 04/16/2025 
 
Number of Positions: 2  
 
Salary Range: $243,750-$406,250 
 
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $243,750-$406,250 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 Staff Software Engineer, you will 
 

* Lead the design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient full-stack applications.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
* Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
* Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
* Identify and address bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to mitigate these issues.
* Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver comprehensive solutions.
* Implement and manage testing processes to ensure the quality and reliability of the applications.
* Participate in code reviews to maintain high standards of code quality.
* Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends and apply them to operations and activities. 
 
 

Basic Qualifications 
 


* Able to work in the US without company sponsorship now AND in the future.
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent education or work experience.
* At least 12+ years of experience in software engineering, with demonstrated success delivering enterprise-scale solutions.
* Mastery in modern languages such as Java, Springboot, Javascript,
* Fluency and specialization with technologies such as such as Angular, Kafka, Oracle, Mongo DB, Docker, 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.
* In-depth knowledge of CS data structures and algorithms.
* Strong problem-solving ability.
* 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 Junit, Spock testing framework, etc. 
 
 

Preferred Qualifications 
 


* Experience in a High-Tech industry.
* Experience leveraging Sisense, EFK, Dynatrace, Mapbox, IDP/OIDC, Electron and Stunnel.
* Experience with open-source libraries and frameworks.
* Experience working in an Agile environment (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
* Proven ability to debug, analyze, and resolve performance bottlenecks in complex applications. 
 
 

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This position will not be required to complete a pre-employment medical review. 
 
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.