Job Location: REMOTE
Anticipated Start Date: 2/1/2027, 6/14/2027, 9/20/2027
Number of Positions: 30
Annual Salary: $105,000
The position starts at $105,000 and represents the amount bnsf | tech reasonably expects to pay for the position and is determined by the hiring location and additional factors including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, and relevant education. 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%. Travel expenses for business needs will be covered by BNSF.
The
BNSF Tech Trainee Program is designed for recent graduates eager to launch their careers in technology and innovation within the freight rail industry. This immersive program offers a deep dive into BNSF Railway's operations, culture, and technology organization.
The tech trainee role begins with in person onboarding at our Corporate Headquarters in Fort Worth, TX where you will gain insights into the railroad industry, BNSF's strategic vision and how bnsf | tech is transforming the future of freight rail. During this time, tech trainees will also engage in hands-on coding challenges and collaborative problem solving. Tech trainees will develop software for customers at scale, analyze data and solve complex problems with a team. Trainees will gain formal training and hands-on experience in a fast-paced, innovative environment while receiving support from managers and mentors along the way.
What we do:
product engineering: bridge the gap between vision and reality by transforming complex rail logistics and workflows into high-performing products that meet user needs, enhance efficiency and accelerate our business.
platform engineering: develop solutions that connect our customers through advanced marketing, unified identity and communication services. Our platform engineers optimize strategies and deliver innovative services to support operations.
data & ai: lead our charge into the future as an ai company by transforming our data assets into a real time enterprise.
infrastructure: build rail's first hybrid cloud to enable millions of freight transactions a day with an open-source stack that delivers the lowest unit cost of technology.
enterprise engineering: empower the workforce with cutting-edge collaboration tools and services. Our enterprise engineers boost productivity, enhance mobility and ensure reliable systems for finance, human resources legal operations and more.
cybersecurity: protect the company, our customers and employees against cyber threats and innovate engineering solutions for a more resilient rail network.
Applicants will be notified via e-mail regarding potential interviews, testing, and hiring events for this position. Please check your e-mail daily.
Key responsibilities may include:
Write production-quality code for well-defined tasks.
Follow team coding standards and processes.
Participate in design reviews to learn best practices.
Write and maintain unit/integration tests.
Debug and fix straightforward issues.
Seek feedback proactively and apply it to improve.
Develop APIs, automation, and tools to improve platform integration.
Build and maintain monitoring and alerting systems for services.
Collaborate with application teams to enhance reliability and performance.
Design and operate scalable systems across data centers, edge devices, and the cloud.
Work with BNSF teams to create products that improve rail network operations.
Innovate in distributed computing and drive industry transformation.
Build solutions for high-speed, large-scale predictions on distributed systems.
Solve broad challenges by coding effective solutions in an agile environment.
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- Does not require BNSF's assistance, now or in the future, (whether monetary, through sponsorship, or otherwise) to obtain, maintain, or extend employment authorization (including H-1B, STEM OPT/CPT, or TN nonimmigrant status).
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence or a related degree program from an accredited university OR have obtained a degree in computer science or a related degree program.
- Have and/or will graduate with at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA.
- Have LESS THAN three (3) years of professional work experience, EXCLUDING internships, part-time jobs, or positions held while pursuing undergraduate and/or graduate degree.
- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design.
- Ability to work in cross-functional teams and communicate with stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to learn new technical concepts and to adapt to new technologies quickly.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications- Prior intern experience or less than 3 years of work experience in technology, software engineering, or a related field.
- 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.
- For more information, visit Benefits.
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All positions require pre-employment background verification, medical review and pre-employment drug screen. You can find more information by reviewing the Hiring Process. Federal authority requires BNSF employees, whose work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities, to obtain a TWIC. More information is available at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic
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