Tech Trainee ; Remote

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!

Job Location: REMOTE
Anticipated

Start Date:

February 9, March 2, March 30, June 1, or September 21, 2026
Number of Positions:50
Annual Salary:$100,000

The position starts at $100,000 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.

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.

While we welcome all qualified applicants,
priority will be given to candidates who are able to start in Q1 of 2026.

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. At completion of orientation, employees are assigned to teams where they contribute to impactful projects aimed at improving operational efficiency, reliability and innovation across the BNSF network.

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,…