Sr/Staff Software Engineer (UX Design) (Remote - US)

BNSF Railway

5d • $150,000 - $250,000 • Remote

About The Position

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.

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! join us in reshaping the future of freight rail and discover a fulfilling career where your contributions matter.

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

Our vision at BNSF|Tech is to build the most customer-centric, data-driven and human-centered UX design for our customers- one that integrates the power of AI to elevate BNSF customer-facing and internal products and tools and sets a new standard for Software design.
We are seeking a Sr UX Designer, who is passionate about shaping the future of AI-native intelligent physical logistic systems. As a Sr UX designer, you will define the experience for specific UX journeys and products, turning cutting-edge AI capabilities into meaningful proactive and trustworthy experiences for BNSF customers. You will also build specific design system components that are reusable for multiple AI driven- experiences.
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.

Requirements

• Authorized to work in the US
• Minimum of 6 years experience in Product design, driving UX alongside technical teams
• Proven capability in designing side-by-side with engineering teams scalable UX solutions
• Working knowledge of front-end stacks, design systems, modern design tools, AI-driven experiences and responsive platforms
• Working understanding of design operations, persona and customer needs, UX metrics that drive adoption iteratively (with external and internal customers)
• Curiosity and desire to gain experience in best practices for multimodal and AI-native experiences and design
• Working knowledge of usability principles and techniques

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience at the intersection of Computer Science, Interaction Design, HCI or related field; building technology and AI based software experiences with engineering teams
• Strong foundation in Engineering or Computer Science, or a core UX Design background, with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively
• Career experience blending Design and Product roles, enabling a clear definition of the “what” and a solid understanding of the “how” to partner successfully with high-performing engineering team
• Proven bias for action, with a track record of managing multiple priorities and delivering iterative solutions in fast-paced, dynamic environments
• Familiarity and genuine interest in Supply Chain and rail-related products and technologies
• A curious mindset and willingness to innovate at the forefront of UX evolution in an AI-native, intelligent, multi-modal world
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Independently own designing and shipping end to end user journeys for specific areas, working closely with Front end teams and partner teams.
• Understand customer and user requirements and how cutting edge AI capabilities can blend to produce proactive and trustworthy experience across surfaces (ex: mobile, desktop).
• Iterate with customers and end users to drive metrics and adoption.
• Champion for reusability of UX and design system, connecting dots across experiences.
• Use technical understanding of front end stacks to design performant experiences.
• Work actively with engineering team and product/business teams through mocks, prototypes, figma-type of tools actively.
• Bring best practices into Supply Chain industry and have deep understanding of Supply Chain and Logistics roles and personas and their expectation of the tools.

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: Mid Level