Software Engineer I/II (Data Engineering) (Remote - US)

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!

Learn more about BNSF and our Benefits

Job Location: Remote US

Anticipated Start Date: 10/27/2025

The US base salary range for this full-time position is provided below:

Junior: $93,750-$189,750

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

As a Data Engineer, you will

• Design and implement data streaming solutions to process real-time data efficiently.
• Develop and maintain robust data pipelines for both real time and batch processing including data extraction, transformation and ETL processes to ensure seamless data flow across systems.
• Create and manage large scale data warehouses to ensure efficient data access and retrieval in support of business intelligence and analytics needs.
• Develop certified datasets by integrating data from diverse data sources to ensure data accuracy, consistency and reliability.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver effective data solutions.
• Optimize data workflows, monitor data pipelines and troubleshoot issues to ensure high performance, reliable and scalable data flows.
• Ensure data security and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in data engineering, data science and machine learning
• Write efficient and well documented code ensuring unit tests documentation for all data solutions.
• Implement data engineering solutions into data platforms or production systems by leading the solution design, development, testing, and monitoring

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
• 0-6 years of experience in building data engineering solutions
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, SQL, Java
• Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts including dimensional modeling and star schema.
• Experience with ETL processes and tool including cloud based solutions like AWS Glue or databricks
• Familiarity with database management systems (e.g., SQL, NoSQL) and modern lakehouse technologies (eg. Apache Iceberg, Delta Lake, Apache Trino)
• Experience with data streaming technologies (e.g., Apache Kafka, AWS Kinesis, Apache Flink and Apache Spark)
• Experience in data engineering, with a focus on data streaming, data pipelines, data orchestration tools, datamart creation, and certified datasets
• Experience in DevSecOps standards, source control systems and tools like Jenkins, GitHub
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Intellectual curiosity and ability to thrive in a team environment that is constantly changing
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technical concepts and to adapt to new technologies quickly
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, professional oral or written manner, to be understood by technical and non-technical colleagues

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Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with Data Engineering tools and architectures
• Experience in Rail, Shipping, Airline, Logistics, Warehousing, Supply Chain, or other Transportation industries or experience in a High-Tech industry
• Experience working in an Agile environment (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)  
• Experience with cloud platforms
• Proficiency in using Jupyter for collaborative data analysis
• Experience with open-source technologies and tools
• Have knowledge of geospatial data transformation and spatial libraries

Why Join Us

• Work on infrastructure that’s modern, open, and fully treated as software
• Help build and run a platform that developers enjoy using and rely on
• Collaborate in a focused, low-ego environment where clarity and iteration are valued

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.

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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.