Sr/Staff Software Engineer (Digital Workplace) (Remote - US)
BNSF Railway
Software Engineering
USD 165k-300k / year
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: 06/01/2026
The US base salary range for this full-time position is provided below:
Salary Range: $165,000 - $300,000
L5: $165,000 - $220,000
L6: $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.
Digital Workplace Engineering: Digital Workplace Engineering is part of a larger Enterprise Engineering group that powers how every BNSF employee works every day, from knowledge workers in corporate offices to frontline crews across our transportation network. We engineer and operate platforms for endpoint and device management, productivity and collaboration, intelligent workplace services, and unified communications. Our technologies enable the optimized productivity of BNSF employees individually and across teams.
Position Summary:
As a Senior or Staff Engineer, you will be a foundational contributor to a purposefully constructed engineering function that sits alongside a strong operations function, together responsible for the technology experiences that power how every BNSF employee works.
You will design and ship production-quality solutions across endpoint management, productivity platforms, collaboration tooling, and AI-powered capabilities, while helping establish the technical standards, architecture patterns, and engineering culture that the team will scale around. This is a ground-floor opportunity at a company running critical national infrastructure, for an engineer who wants to build something that matters.
Key responsibilities may include:
Design, build, and deploy production-quality solutions across the Digital Workplace portfolio — endpoint management, productivity platforms, collaboration tooling, and AI-powered capabilities
Define and maintain high engineering standards across the team
Oversee the optimal configuration of vendor platforms to balance user/business value, their cognitive load, and platform extensibility
Leverage AI-assisted development tools (e.g. Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) as a standard part of your engineering workflow
Lead technology strategy and platform architecture decisions while establishing/maintinaing engineering standards for our engineering discipline
Translate complex business and operational requirements into scalable, maintainable technical solutions
Operate with a product mindset: own outcomes, not just tasks, and connect technical work to measurable business value
Collaborate across bnsf | tech and business stakeholders to deliver value-aligned internal products
Lead design reviews, conduct code & config reviews, and steward effective change rigor; set and uphold engineering quality standards
Mentor a growing engineering team as the org scales
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 and systems engineering experience
Expert-level domain knowledge spanning several sub-domains of End User Computing and Unified Communications & Collaboration technologies
Highly adept at config and policy definition and management for platform reliability and user experience optimization
Production-quality coding proficiency in at least one language — Python, TypeScript, or JavaScript equivalent, C# or C++, Java; PowerShell proficiency a plus considering the domain
Experience delivering through CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices
Demonstrated use of AI-assisted development tools to accelerate engineering output
Experience building or integrating enterprise platforms via APIs and web services
Experience leading design and code reviews
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, evolving environments and deliver iteratively
Preferred Qualifications
Able to work now and in the future without BNSF's assistance in obtaining, maintaining, or extending employment authorization (including H-1B, STEM OPT/CPT, or TN nonimmigrant status)
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering or related field
Experience leading modernization of compute endpoints e.g. Autopilot enablement, managing policy as code, Entra ID migration, cloud-native UEM, Zero Trust enablement, and ring-based update management
Background in AI-powered workflow automation or virtual agent development
Experience in large, complex enterprise environments, with ongoing regulatory considerations
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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