BNSF Railway ยท 4 hours ago
Data Engineer I/II (Remote - US)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$94K/yr - $175K/yr
2+ years expBNSF Railway is one of the largest U.S. railroads, dedicated to transporting freight across the nation. They are seeking a Data Engineer to design and implement data streaming solutions, maintain robust data pipelines, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver effective data solutions.
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Responsibilities
Design and implement data streaming solutions to process real-time data efficiently
Develop and maintain robust data pipelines for both real time and batch processing including data extraction, transformation and ETL processes to ensure seamless data flow across systems
Create and manage large scale data warehouses to ensure efficient data access and retrieval in support of business intelligence and analytics needs
Develop certified datasets by integrating data from diverse data sources to ensure data accuracy, consistency and reliability
Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver effective data solutions
Optimize data workflows, monitor data pipelines and troubleshoot issues to ensure high performance, reliable and scalable data flows
Ensure data security and compliance with industry standards and regulations
Stay current with industry trends and advancements in data engineering, data science and machine learning
Write efficient and well documented code ensuring unit tests documentation for all data solutions
Implement data engineering solutions into data platforms or production systems by leading the solution design, development, testing, and monitoring
Qualification
Required
Authorized to work in the US
Minimum of 2 years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, database management, or relevant experience
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, SQL, Java
Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts including dimensional modeling and star schema
Experience with ETL processes and tools including cloud based solutions
Familiarity with database management systems (e.g., SQL, NoSQL) and modern lakehouse technologies (eg. Apache Iceberg, Delta Lake, Apache Trino)
Experience with data streaming technologies (e.g., Apache Kafka, AWS Kinesis, Apache Flink and Apache Spark)
Experience in data engineering, with a focus on data streaming, data pipelines, data orchestration tools, datamart creation, and certified datasets
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Intellectual curiosity and ability to thrive in a team environment that is constantly changing
Demonstrated ability to learn new technical concepts and to adapt to new technologies quickly
Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, professional oral or written manner, to be understood by technical and non-technical colleagues
Preferred
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)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field
Experience in DevSecOps standards, source control systems and tools like Jenkins, GitHub
Prior experience with Data Engineering tools and architectures
Experience in Rail, Shipping, Airline, Logistics, Warehousing, Supply Chain, or other Transportation industries or experience in a High-Tech industry
Experience working in an Agile environment (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)
Experience with cloud platforms
Proficiency in using Jupyter for collaborative data analysis
Experience with open-source technologies and tools
Have knowledge of geospatial data transformation and spatial libraries
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.
Company
BNSF Railway
BNSF Railway operates one of the largest railroad networks in North America, with about 32,500 route miles in 28 states and three Canadian provinces.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2010-02-12Acquired
Leadership Team
Kathryn M. Farmer
President and Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-12-19
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