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Staff Engineering Manager (Remote - US)

TX · On-site +1

$225K - $300K/yr

At BNSF Railway, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, showcasing their skills ... Minimum of 9 years' experience as a software engineer and/or manager. * Minimum of 6 years ...

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Do workers at BNSF Railway get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
82% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Does BNSF Railway pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
38% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

At BNSF Railway, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
34% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Is the health insurance from BNSF Railway affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
98% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at BNSF Railway?

Most people get paid time off work.
96% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 80% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 4% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 2% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 15% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do workers at BNSF Railway worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
92% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 108 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do BNSF Railway workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
72% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 104 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

How easy is it for BNSF Railway workers to change shifts?

Most people find it hard to change shifts.
71% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 80 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at BNSF Railway?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
69% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do BNSF Railway managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
67% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 110 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do jobs at BNSF Railway spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
29% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 119 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at BNSF Railway?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
67% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Is working at BNSF Railway good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a bad place to work.
70% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at BNSF Railway feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
68% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at BNSF Railway get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
73% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at BNSF Railway?

Most people feel stressed here.
67% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at BNSF Railway enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
67% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at BNSF Railway recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
55% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at BNSF Railway?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
49% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at BNSF Railway?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 47% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people think BNSF Railway’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
87% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how BNSF Railway is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
59% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

What are the most popular job types at Bnsf Railway?

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    Infographic showing various Software job openings at Bnsf Railway in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.

    Product, Platform & Enterprise Full Stack Sr/Staff Software Engineer

    BNSF Railway

    TX • On-site, Remote

    $165K - $300K/yr

    Full-time

    Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

    Re-posted 25 days ago

    BNSF Railway rating

    7.1

    Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

    Based on 151 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

    201st of 366 rated logistics

    Job description

    be part of a team that values safety, inclusion, and excellencewe 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 railbnsf | 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
    Anticipated Start Date: 07/01/2026
    The US base salary range for this full-time position is provided below:
    Salary Range: $165,000 - $300,000
    L5: $165,000 - $220,00
    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.
    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 software platforms that enable our product and business teams to be able to develop applications that serve our customers through use of reusable and scalable software services operating with high efficiency . Our platform engineers build software and deliver innovative services that can scale and make other engineering organizations to leverage platforms to enable speed to market.
    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.
    Key responsibilities may include:
    As an engineer in our teams, you will have the opportunity to own and deliver highly visible, innovative projects that directly impact our railroad logistics to effectively serve our customers to move freight on time. You will be involved in driving the technical and architectural vision for a core team that develops software for our core freight movement operations, as well as all the aspects of the software development cycle including scoping, design, implementation, testing & delivery of our product.
    This is a full-stack engineering role, focused on building and operating platform services such as messaging systems, micro-services, data platforms, serverless runtimes, customer experiences and applying AI/ML to develop scalable and highly reliable solutions.
    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 designing and coding effective solutions in an agile environment.
    Own architecture for large-scale, complex systems.
    Make critical technical decisions balancing business needs and engineering trade-offs.
    Drive cross-team alignment on technical solutions.
    Establish and maintain coding and design best practices
    Serve as a subject matter expert in one or more technical domains.
    Mentor and grow other engineers, including other senior engineers.
    Anticipate technical risks and design systems to mitigate them.
    Demonstrate operational excellence by monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving production issues, including participating in a 24/7 on-call rotation.
    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 development or related experience
    • 6+ years of programming experience with at least one modern software programming language (e.g., Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, etc.)
    • Experience with distributed systems and use of technologies such as messaging frameworks (i.e. Kafka and RabbitMQ), API gateways, SQL/NoSQL/Graph databases, caching systems, and serverless platforms
    • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, and DevOps practices
    • Interest in 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 to adapt to new technologies quickly
    • Strong communication and collaboration skills
    • Experience as a mentor, or a tech lead in an engineering team

    Preferred Qualifications
    • Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, or related field
    • 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
    • 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
    • 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).

    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.

    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
    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.

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