be part of a team that values safety, inclusion, 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.
bnsf | tech:
innovating and transforming the future of freight rail
bnsf | tech
is the technology division making BNSF the preeminent freight and mobility company in north america.
are you ready to drive change?
if you are passionate about making a difference and eager to advance your career in a dynamic and supportive environment, we want you on our team! join us in reshaping the future of freight rail and discover a fulfilling career where your contributions matter.
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!
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BNSF
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Job Location:
Remote US
Anticipated Start Date:
06/01/2026
The US base salary range for this full-time position is provided below:
Salary Range:
$225,000 - $300,000
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.
As a Staff Engineering Manager, you will lead and mentor engineering teams across a variety of technical domains. You will drive architectural decisions, ensure engineering excellence, and deliver innovative solutions that impact core freight movement operations.
Key responsibilities may include:
Lead
a team of 6-10 engineers, guiding end-to-end technical execution.
Drive
technical vision and strategy across distributed systems.
Mentor
junior and senior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
Collaborate
with cross-functional teams to align on technical solutions.
Ensure
secure coding practices and platform reliability.
Own
architecture for large-scale systems and making critical technical decisions.
Translate
railroad business requirements into scalable digital solutions.
Establish
engineering best practices, observability, and technical debt management.
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 of 9 years’ experience as a software engineer and/or manager.
Minimum of 6 years' experience as an engineer.
6+ years of programming experience with at least one software programming language
Experience with distributed systems and technologies such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, API gateways, SQL/NoSQL/Graph databases, caching systems, and serverless platforms
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, and DevOps practices
Experience building enterprise products leveraging 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 adapt quickly
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Experience leading multiple teams and delivering cross organizational platform and products.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, or related field
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).
6+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience.
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
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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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.
Nearest Major Market:
Fort Worth
Nearest Secondary Market:
Dallas
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