Staff Engineering Manager, Legal Technology (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: 07/14/2026   The US base salary range for this full-time position is provided below: Salary Range: $225,000 - $300,000   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.   enterprise engineering:  empower the workforce with cutting-edge collaboration tools and services. Our enterprise engineers boost productivity, enhance mobility and ensure reliable systems for finance, human resources legal operations and more.     Position Summary:     The Staff Engineering Manager for Legal Technology is responsible for setting the technical vision and strategy for legal technology initiatives, ensuring these align closely with overall business objectives, while providing hand-on technical leadership and architecturla oversight. This role oversees critical platforms such as matter and case management (TeamConnect), contract lifecycle management (Apttus/Conga), legal holds, eDiscovery systems, and their integrations. Collaboration with legal stakeholders is essential to maintain compliance, safeguard data, and streamline processes for greater efficiency. Additionally, the manager serves as a champion for the adoption of AI and automation across legal workflows, including leveraging machine learning to assess claims risk and applying natural language processing to enhance contract management.   Key responsibilities may include:     Provide hands-on technical leadership by guiding design reviews, setting engineering standarads, and ensuring high-quality solution delivery Drive architecture ownership across legal technology platforms, including API strategy, data architecture, and cloud-native solutions Ensure enginerring best practices are followed, including continuous integration/delivery, observability, system performance, and reliability Lead the implementation of AI/ML solutions, with clear accountability for howmodels and automation are integrated into legal workflows and systems Define and execute a multi-year legal tech roadmap aligned with risk reduction and modernization, prioritizing initiatives with measurable business value Oversee development, integration, and optimization of legal domain applications to enable seamless data flow and process automation Guide scalable, secure architecture for legal systems, making build-vs-buy decisions and establishing best practices for configuration and integration Lead adoption and deployment of AI tools and automation for claims, contracts, and eDiscovery while fostering a culture of experimentation Ensure reliability, security, and compliance through “secure by design” practices, legal holds, and operational metrics tracking Act as product owner for legal tech capabilities, using human-centered design to optimize user experience and drive adoption Lea...