BNSF Railway ยท 1 day ago
Sr/Staff AI Engineer (Remote - US)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$165K/yr - $300K/yr
6+ years expBNSF Railway is one of the largest U.S. railroads, and they are seeking a Senior AI Engineer to support the transformation of their data assets into a real-time enterprise. The role involves designing and implementing AI models to optimize railroad operations and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the integration of AI solutions.
RailroadTransportation
Responsibilities
Assist in designing, developing, and implementing AI models and algorithms tailored to railroad operations, including predictive maintenance, scheduling, and safety monitoring
Build scalable AI systems to analyze real-time data from rail infrastructure, rolling stock, and IoT devices
Collect, preprocess, and clean data from various sources (e.g., sensors, GPS, maintenance logs) for training AI models
Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify trends and patterns relevant to rail operations
Build and Maintain Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) pipelines for AI applications
Fine tune and optimize algorithms to streamline train scheduling, route planning, and fuel efficiency
Support the automation of operational processes and decision-making using AI-powered tools
Collaborate with software engineers and DevOps teams to integrate AI solutions into production environments
Ensure AI systems are robust, reliable, and compliant with railroad industry standards
Monitor deployed models and systems for performance, scalability, and accuracy, ensuring continuous improvement and reliability
Troubleshoot issues, retrain models, and implement necessary updates
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, software engineers, business analysts, to understand their needs and enable AI-driven solutions
Communicate technical concepts and project updates to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Stay updated on emerging AI technologies and trends to identify opportunities for innovation in rail transportation
Conduct research and propose new methodologies for solving complex railroad challenges
Qualification
Required
Authorized to work in the US
Minimum 6 years experience in AI/ML development, data science, software engineering, or relevant experience
Strong in programming languages such as Python, R, or Java
Experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn) and deep learning architectures
Familiarity with data engineering tools and platforms (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, EMS, AWS S3, PySpark, RDS, JupyterLab) and cloud services (AWS, Azure, Databricks) and open source environments
Strong knowledge of databases (SQL and NoSQL)
Strong knowledge of Mlops ecosystem
Strong understanding of generative AI models
Strong in Data Pipelines for GenAI (e.g., cleaning, chunking embeddings)
Strong in GenAI tools and frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph)
Strong in Vector Databases and embeddings
Familiar with Agentic architecture
Ability to interpret complex datasets and derive actionable insights
Proven ability to tackle real-world challenges using AI and machine learning techniques
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
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 or higher in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field
Experience with predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, or industrial IoT applications
Knowledge of railroad operations, transportation systems, or logistics
Familiarity with MLOps practices and tools for model lifecycle management
Experience deploying AI systems in production environments with a focus on scalability and reliability
Previous experience in transportation, supply chain, or infrastructure industries
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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