bnsf tech Trainee 2027 (Remote - US)

Summary

BNSF Railway is a major freight railroad whose technology division, bnsf | tech, is transforming freight rail through technology and innovation. The BNSF Tech Trainee Program provides recent graduates with formal training and hands-on experience in software development, data analysis, distributed systems, infrastructure, enterprise engineering, and cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• 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 proactively 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 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 coding effective solutions in an agile environment

Skills

• Does not require BNSF's assistance, now or in the future, (whether monetary, through sponsorship, or otherwise) to obtain, maintain, or extend employment authorization (including H-1B, STEM OPT/CPT, or TN nonimmigrant status)
• Pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence or a related degree program from an accredited university OR have obtained a degree in computer science or a related degree program
• Have and/or will graduate with at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA
• Have LESS THAN three (3) years of professional work experience, EXCLUDING internships, part-time jobs, or positions held while pursuing undergraduate and/or graduate degree
• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and communicate with stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technical concepts and to adapt to new technologies quickly
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Prior intern experience or less than 3 years of work experience in technology, software engineering, or a related field
• Familiarity with frameworks like React, Angular, Node.js, Spring Boot

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Does not require BNSF's assistance, now or in the future, (whether monetary, through sponsorship, or otherwise) to obtain, maintain, or extend employment authorization (including H-1B, STEM OPT/CPT, or TN nonimmigrant status)
• Pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence or a related degree program from an accredited university OR have obtained a degree in computer science or a related degree program
• Have and/or will graduate with at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA
• Have LESS THAN three (3) years of professional work experience, EXCLUDING internships, part-time jobs, or positions held while pursuing undergraduate and/or graduate degree
• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and communicate with stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technical concepts and to adapt to new technologies quickly
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Nice to Haves

• Prior intern experience or less than 3 years of work experience in technology, software engineering, or a related field
• Familiarity with frameworks like React, Angular, Node.js, Spring Boot

Benefits

• Full-time remote position; employees may work from anywhere within the contiguous 48 states of the United States.
• Travel expenses for business needs will be covered by BNSF.
• Formal training and hands-on experience in a fast-paced, innovative environment, with support from managers and mentors.
• 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.