Sr Staff Software Engineer - (PaaS Engineering) (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.  

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
Other Potential Locations: Remote US 
Anticipated Start Date: 06/16/2025
Number of Positions: 2 
Salary Range: $243,750-$406,250

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.

 

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $243,750-$406,250 plus bonus eligibility and other elements of our total rewards package.  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, BNSF offers a comprehensive benefits package.

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!    

 

The bnsf | tech department drives innovation and efficiency by developing and maintaining advanced technological solutions across the network. This team ensures a robust IT infrastructure, supports critical applications, and enhances cybersecurity measures. Their expertise is essential in optimizing operations and enabling BNSF to deliver reliable, cutting-edge transportation services.    

 

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

  

As a Sr Staff PaaS Engineer, you will: 

• Lead the creation and maintenance of scalable PaaS systems. 

• Architect and prototype new PaaS landscapes to meet evolving business and technical requirements. 

• Drive efforts to transition towards open-source equivalents. 

• Develop in-house solutions where necessary. 

• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers. 

• Elevate the quality of engineering practices through design sessions and code reviews. 

• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications. 

• Identify and address bottlenecks and bugs, devising solutions to mitigate these issues. 

• Implement and manage rigorous testing processes. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features. 

• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, processes, and procedures. 

• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends. 

• Engage in cross-functional collaboration throughout the software lifecycle to solve complex problems. 

• Drive innovation and continuous improvement within engineering teams. 

 

Basic Qualifications: 

• I am CURRENTLY authorized to work in the US.  

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience. 

• 12+ years of experience in data and software engineering, with a proven track record of building and leveraging PaaS systems in a highly performant manner. 

• In Depth knowledge of programming languages Java, Python, Terraform 

• Deep understanding of technologies such as SQL, NoSQL, SQL Server,  

• Hands on and System design experience with content management and streaming platform such as Cassandra, Kafka, IBM MQ, AMQ, Informatica, SharePoint, FileNe