Sr/Staff Network Software Engineer (Remote - US)

BNSF Railway is one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting the nation’s freight across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. The Sr/Staff Network Software Engineer will develop and operate cloud-native systems and networks, collaborate with internal application teams, and ensure operational excellence in a dynamic remote environment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and operate cloud-native systems, networks, and services using GitOps workflows
• Build and operate network infrastructure and management systems
• Collaborate with internal application teams to improve infrastructure usability and feedback
• Help design and run systems that scale across our data centers, edge locations, and public cloud
• Demonstrate operational excellence by monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving production issues, including participating in a 24/7 on‑call rotation

Requirements:

• Authorized to work in the US
• Minimum of 6+ years of experience working in production network environments supporting large-scale global infrastructures
• Hands-on experience managing hybrid cloud networks using AWS and/or Azure
• Extensive understanding of networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc.)
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a remote team environment
• Eagerness to learn and grow in the field of network engineering
• Expert Knowledge of Switching and Routing Protocols such as Spanning Tree Protocols, OSPF, BGP, VXLAN, etc
• Experience developing Infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform and Ansible
• Experience with programming languages such as Python or Go
• Strong experience with automation using device API's
• Strong experience with Linux, Git, Github Actions, Jenkins, Prometheus and Grafana
• Experience with multiple network operating systems Cisco IOS, SONiC, Arista EoS, Panorama and PanOS
• Experience with VMware AVI, F5 or other Load Balancing Technologies
• Experience with firewall policy management
• Experience integrating 3rd party systems such as Aruba/Versa SDWAN, Arista, Infoblox IPAM, etc
• Understanding of Agile Working Methodology & Environment
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Demonstrated technical leadership, including leading design reviews and providing technical direction across components/teams
• Proven ability to mentor and coach engineers, and to create reusable standards/frameworks and documentation that improve team autonomy and decision-making
• 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)
• Experience in Rail, Shipping, Airline, Logistics, Warehousing, Supply Chain, or other Transportation industries