Product, Platform & Enterprise Front End Software Engineer (Software Engineer I/II) (Remote - US)

BNSF Railway; Myrtle Point (OR); Remote; USD 93,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading freight transportation company is seeking a Front End Engineer to innovate and develop software solutions. The role focuses on creating customer experiences with cutting-edge technologies while offering a collaborative work environment. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in software development, along with skills in React, TypeScript, and UI design. Comprehensive benefits and remote work options are provided.

Benefits

401(k) plan

Health care options

Annual bonus

Generous leave policies

Qualifications

• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C#.
• Basic understanding of user-centered design principles.
• Experience with developing, testing and deploying high-quality software.

Responsibilities

• Learn, develop and deliver high-quality software supporting railroad logistics.
• Develop and deploy software for core freight movement operations.
• Focus on framework development for web and mobile experiences.

Skills

React Native

TypeScript

JavaScript

GraphQL

UI Design

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field

2 years of software development experience without a Bachelor's degree

Tools

CSS

AJAX

Angular

Node.js

Job description

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 support the movement of essential products and materials that help feed, clothe, supply, and power communities throughout America and the world.

Overview

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. 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 US

Anticipated Start Date: 10/01/2025

The US base salary range for this full-time position is provided below:

Junior: $93,750 - $175,000

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.

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.

Engineering Disciplines

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 develop applications that serve our customers through reusable and scalable software services operating with high efficiency. Platform engineers build software and deliver innovative services that can scale and allow 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

Note: 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.

Responsibilities may include:

• As a junior engineer, learn, develop and deliver high-quality software that is highly visible and impactfully supports railroad logistics and customer experiences.
• Develop and deploy software for core freight movement operations that span across customer experiences.
• This is a Front End Engineer role, focusing on framework development for web and mobile experiences using React Native, Angular, Flutter on Web and mobile. Fluency in TypeScript/JavaScript, knowledge of GraphQL, rendering frameworks, and building fluid UI with AI-infused experiences are desirable.
• 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 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 cutting-edge front-end customer experiences and workflows infused with AI.
• 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.
• Write maintainable and production-ready code in web services, web, and other front-end technologies.

The duties and responsibilities above are representative and not exhaustive. All positions require pre-employment background verification.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or a related field OR 2 years of software development experience without a Bachelor's degree
• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C#, including object-oriented design
• Basic understanding of user-centered design principles and experience implementing responsive UI components using CSS or JavaScript (or frameworks like React or Vue)
• Experience with developing, testing and deploying high-quality software in production systems
• Experience with building web application technologies such as JavaScript, CSS, AJAX, React
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and communicate with stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technical concepts and adapt to new technologies quickly
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science or related field
• Experience building AI applications and using AI as part of customer experiences and workflows
• Experience coding with latest AI developer tools in IDE environments
• Engineering experience with a public PaaS or cloud provider (AWS, Azure or GCP)
• Familiarity with frameworks like React, Angular, Node.js, Spring Boot
• Developing and delivering highly reliable distributed systems in production
• Experience participating in design reviews, incident retrospectives, or RFC processes
• Experience with secure coding practices

Benefits

• An industry-leading 401(k) and renowned Railroad Retirement program
• A range of health care options for you and your dependents, including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, cancer support
• Health care spending accounts (HSA) with employer contributions, life and disability insurance provided at no cost
• Family benefits including parental and family-building support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and dependent care spending account with employer match
• 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

All positions require pre-employment background verification.

Equal Employment Opportunity 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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Note: This description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties or responsibilities and is subject to change at any time.