Network Software Engineer I/II (Remote - US)

BNSF Railway • ,

6d • $93,750 - $175,000 • Remote

About The Position

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. As a Network Software Engineer I/II you will leverage your passion for solving challenges to empower your business partners to achieve their goals by building automated network infrastructure. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, managing and troubleshooting a highly converged IP network.

Requirements

• Authorized to work in the US.
• Minimum of 2+ years of relevant expereince.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in the field of network engineering.
• Exposure to designing and building large-scale networks.
• Understanding of networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a remote team environment.
• Experience with Switching and Routing Protocols such as Spanning Tree Protocols, OSPF, BGP, etc.
• Knowledge using Infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python.
• Exposure with automation using device API’s.
• Experience with Linux.
• Experience with at least one major network operating systems, including Cisco IOS, SONiC, Arista EOS, or similar networking platforms.
• Experience with firewall policy management.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 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 (including H-1B, STEM OPT/CPT, or TN nonimmigrant status).
• Experience in Rail, Shipping, Airline, Logistics, Warehousing, Supply Chain, or other Transportation industries.

Responsibilities

• Develop and operate cloud-native systems, networks, and services using GitOps workflows
• Build and operate network infrastructure and management systems
• Collaborate with internal application teams to improve infrastructure usability and feedback
• Help design and run systems that scale across our data centers, edge locations, and public cloud
• Demonstrate operational excellence by monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving production issues, including participating in a 24/7 on‑call rotation.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree