BNSF RailwayRemote
Staff Engineering Manager, Employee Experience (Remote - US)
United States of America
Full Time
2 weeks ago
$225,000 - $300,000 USD
H1B Sponsored
Key skills
Software EngineeringEnterprise Intranet PlatformsWeb Development TechnologiesReactAngularNode.js.NETREST APIsCloud PlatformsAzureAWSDevOps PracticesProduct MindsetAI TechnologiesMachine LearningNatural Language ProcessingIntelligent AutomationStakeholder ManagementAINLPAnalyticsServiceNowAgileScrumLeadershipCommunication
About this role
BNSF Railway is one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting the nation’s freight across western states. They are seeking a strategic and technically adept Staff Manager of Software Engineering to lead the development of an AI-first digital employee experience, overseeing a team of engineers and collaborating with various business units.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable intranet solutions using modern web technologies and frameworks
- Manage and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Partner with internal stakeholders to gather requirements, prioritize features, and ensure alignment with business goals
- Drive the architectural decisions and ensure best practices in software development, security, and performance
- Oversee the vendor relationships and integration of third-party tools (e.g., SharePoint, Microsoft Viva, ServiceNow)
- Mentor the platform usage, performance metrics, and user feedback to guide iterative improvements
- Ensure compliance with data privacy, accessibility, and corporate IT standards
Requirements:
- Authorized to work in the US
- Minimum of 9+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
- Proven experience in developing and managing enterprise intranet platforms
- Strong knowledge of web development technologies (e.g., React, Angular, Node.js, .NET, REST APIs)
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and DevOps practices
- Demonstrated product mindset with a focus on delivering user-centric solutions that drive business value
- Experience applying AI technologies such as machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), or intelligent automation to enhance digital platforms
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- 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 or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Experience with leading intranet or employee experience platforms such as Simpplr, Unily, LumApps, or Microsoft Viva
- Strong background in content management systems (CMS) and enterprise content strategy
- Experience with AI-powered personalization, search optimization, and recommendation engines to enhance employee experience
- Familiarity with natural language processing (NLP), chatbots, and AI-driven content tagging or summarization
- Proficiency in analytics tools and techniques to measure intranet engagement, content performance, and user behavior
- Experience with Microsoft 365 ecosystem (SharePoint Online, Teams)
- Knowledge of employee engagement and digital workplace trends
- Agile/Scrum certification or experience leading agile teams
- Experience working in large, matrixed organizations