Full-Stack Software Engineer (Developer Services) (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 aboutBNSFandourBenefits

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

Mid: $165,000 - $345,000

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 comprehensivebenefits package.

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

Multiple Roles Available from Junior to Mid

We're building a modern internal platform that brings together virtual machines, containers, storage, data services, networking, observability, and developer experience, all managed as software. This platform spans multiple environments including data centers, edge systems, and cloud regions.

Everything we do is built with open source, permissively licensed tools. We believe in versioning, automation, traceability, and developer empathy at the core.

We're hiring infrastructure and platform software engineers to help build, operate, and evolve this platform. You'll join a focused team working on high-impact systems that enable developers to build and deploy safely, quickly, and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• This is a full-stack engineering role focused on building internal platforms, APIs, and automation services that streamline the software development lifecycle and improve developer productivity.
• Design, build, and maintain APIs, automation workflows, and internal services that support efficient development, testing, and deployment
• Develop and operate CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and ArgoCD, with a focus on reliability, scalability, and self-service
• Create internal platforms that simplify common engineering tasks such as code reviews, debugging, and environment setup
• Automate repetitive or manual development processes to reduce friction and increase velocity
• Integrate infrastructure services delivered across our hybrid cloud (pubic, private, and edge) as a unified developer experience
• Collaborate with engineering teams to identify pain points and deliver solutions that improve the developer experience
• Maintain clear documentation and onboarding guides to support adoption of tools and services
• Monitor and troubleshoot development environments and pipelines, escalating complex issues as needed
• Promote best practices in version control, code quality, security, and automation across engineering workflows
• Work with software engineers, SREs, infrastructure, and product teams to ensure alignment and smooth operations

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• Proficiency in languages such as Go, Python, or Java
• Experience building and consuming APIs, SDKs, and automation frameworks
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, CircleCI, and ArgoCD
• Understanding of service delivery models including public cloud, private cloud, and hybrid environments
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), service mesh, and infrastructure automation
• Exposure to IaaS, PaaS, storage systems, Linux, and both SQL and NoSQL databases
• Experience with observability tools such as Prometheus, Jaeger, Grafana Tempo, OpenTelemetry, and/or engineering experience with observability tools at Netflix, Uber, etc
• Knowledge of secrets management and identity and access control
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to diagnose technical issues
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams
• Experience participating in design reviews, incident retrospectives, or RFC processes
• Interest in open-source infrastructure and developer platforms
• Eagerness to learn and grow in areas such as infrastructure, automation, and developer experience
• Ability to quickly learn new technical concepts and adapt to new technologies

Junior Level:

• Up to 5 years of experience and/or strong relevant open source/personal projects related to developer tools, automation, or infrastructure services
• Curiosity and drive to learn about internal platforms, CI/CD systems, and developer experience
• Exposure to APIs, scripting, or automation in personal, academic, or early professional settings
• Interest in building tools that improve how developers build, test, and ship software

Mid-Level:

• 5 to 10 years of experience and/or strong relevant open source/personal projects related to developer tools, automation, or infrastructure services
• Proven ability to independently deliver features that improve developer workflows or platform capabilities
• Experience building or operating internal developer tools, CI/CD systems, or automation services
• Experience collaborating across teams and mentoring junior engineers.
• Familiarity with designing scalable systems and contributing to architectural decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building and operating observability tools at digital native companies (Netflix, Pinterest, etc) or public clouds
• Contributions to open-source projects that enhance developer workflows
• Experience building and operating internal developer platforms or tools, including developer-friendly SDKs and APIs
• Experience with edge systems and hybrid environments.

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 includingparental, 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, visitBenefits.

Please be aware of potential fraud that can occur when searching for new career opportunities. Please review ourFAQfor more information and awareness.

All positions require pre-employment background verification.

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.