Infrastructure Software Engineer I​/II; Remote

Overview

Infrastructure Software Engineer I/II (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!

Job Location:

Remote US | Anticipated

Start Date:

01/01/2026

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.

Key responsibilities may include: This is a full stack infrastructure engineering role, involving backend services, APIs, and developer-facing tooling for our infrastructure and platform services. Develop and operate Kubernetes-native systems using Git Ops workflows. Build and operate infrastructure as code, automation, and observability tools and services. Collaborate with internal application teams to improve platform usability and feedback. Help design and run systems that scale across data centers, edge devices, and cloud environments.

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.

• Authorized to work in the US
• 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
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
• Experience with IaaS, PaaS, Open NOS, Service Mesh, block/object storage, Containers, Linux, SQL, and No
  
  SQL DBs
• Proficiency in modern programming languages used in infrastructure (e.g. Go, Python, and Java)
• Familiarity with container-based development
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, and Dev Ops practices
• Interest in open-source infrastructure and developer platforms
• Familiarity with observability stacks (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Open Telemetry)
• Experience with secure coding practices and infrastructure security principles
• Familiarity with secrets management and identity and access control
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science or a related field
• Engineering experience with a public IaaS company (AWS, Digital Ocean, GCP, Core Weave, etc.)
• Experience running infrastructure platforms in production such as Open Stack, Ceph, Kubernetes, DBaaS, service mesh, and API gateways
• Experience with edge systems and hybrid environments
• Familiarity with developer tooling as a builder and/or user
• Interest in sustainable infrastructure and cost/resource awareness
• 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…