tech Trainee 2027, US)

About the Role

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.

• Job Location: REMOTE (US)
• Anticipated Start Dates: 2/1/2027, 6/14/2027, 9/20/2027
• Number of Positions: 30
• Annual Salary: $105,000
• Work Arrangement: Full-time remote; employees may work from anywhere within the contiguous 48 states of the United States.
• Travel: Up to 20% travel; travel expenses for business needs will be covered by BNSF.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop software for customers at scale.
• Analyze data and solve complex problems with a team.
• Gain formal training and hands-on experience in a fast-paced, innovative environment while receiving support from managers and mentors.
• 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.

Areas of Focus within bnsf | tech

• Product Engineering: Transforming complex rail logistics and workflows into high-performing products.
• Platform Engineering: Developing solutions that connect customers through advanced marketing, unified identity, and communication services.
• Data & AI: Transforming data assets into a real-time enterprise.
• Infrastructure: Building rail’s first hybrid cloud with an open-source stack.
• Enterprise Engineering: Empowering the workforce with cutting-edge collaboration tools and services.
• Cybersecurity: Protecting the company, customers, and employees against cyber threats.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Programming experience 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.
• Familiarity with frameworks like React, Angular, Node.js, Spring Boot.

Qualifications

• Must 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.
• Prior intern experience or less than 3 years of work experience in technology, software engineering, or a related field.