Infrastructure Software Engineer II (Remote - US)

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   Job Location: Remote US Anticipated Start Date: 03/30/2026]   The US base salary range for this full-time position is provided below: Salary Range:  $123,750 - $175,000 The range represents the amount bnsf | tech reasonably expects to pay for the position based on the level, scope, and responsibilities of the role.  Individual compensation and level of position offered is determined by the hiring location and additional factors including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. In addition to base pay and bonus eligibility, BNSF offers a comprehensive benefits package.   This is a full-time remote position. Employees may work from anywhere within the contiguous 48 states of the United States   Travel is up to 20% . Employees will be required to occasionally travel to our corporate headquarters in Fort Worth, TX for in person meetings. Travel expenses for business needs will be covered by BNSF    This position is open to candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States. We are also open to sponsoring H-1B transfers, TN nonimmigrant status, and STEM OPT candidates with at least 2 years of remaining eligibility.   Apply early as this job may be removed or filled prior to the closing date, which is approximately seven (7) days after the posting date.   infrastructure:  build rail’s first hybrid cloud to enable millions of freight transactions a day with an open-source stack that delivers the lowest unit cost of technology.   Key responsibilities may include: This is a full stack infrastructure engineering role, involving backend services, APIs, and developer-facing tooling for our infrastructure and platform services   Develop and operate Kubernetes-native systems using GitOps workflows Build and operate infrastructure as code, automation, and observability tools and services Collaborate with internal application teams to improve platform usability and feedback Help design and run systems that scale across data centers, edge devices, and cloud environments 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.      At BNSF Railway, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, showcasing their skills, experiences and development. We provide resources and tools to help you reach your full potential, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.   Basic Qualifications Authorized to work in the US Minimum 3 years of relevant experience Experience with IaaS, PaaS, Open NOS, Service Mesh, block/object storage, Containers, Linux,SQL, or NoSQL DBs Proficiency in modern programming languages used in infrastructure (e.g. Go, Python, and Java) Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, and DevOps practices Interest in open-source infrastructure and developer platforms Familiarity with observability stacks (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry) Experience with secure coding practices and infrastructure security principles Familiarity with secrets management and identity and access control Ability to work in cross-functional teams and communicate with stakeholders Experience participating in design reviews, incident retrospectives, or RFC processes Demonstrated ability to learn new technical concepts and to adapt to new technologies quickly Strong communication and collaboration skills   Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science or a related field Engineering experience with a public IaaS company (AWS, Digital Ocean, GCP, CoreWeave,etc.) Experience running infrastructure platforms in production such as OpenStack, Ceph, Kubernetes, DBaaS, service mesh, and API gateways Experience with edge systems and hybrid environments Familiarity with developer tooling as a builder and/or user Interest in sustainab...