[Remote] Sr/Staff Data Engineer (Remote - US)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BNSF Railway is one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting freight across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. They are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design and implement data streaming solutions, develop and maintain robust data pipelines, and ensure data security and compliance with industry standards.ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement data streaming solutions to process real-time data efficientlyDevelop and maintain robust data pipelines for both real time and batch processing including data extraction, transformation and ETL processes to ensure seamless data flow across systemsCreate and manage large scale data warehouses to ensure efficient data access and retrieval in support of business intelligence and analytics needsDevelop certified datasets by integrating data from diverse data sources to ensure data accuracy, consistency and reliabilityCollaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver effective data solutionsOptimize data workflows, monitor data pipelines and troubleshoot issues to ensure high performance, reliable and scalable data flowsEnsure data security and compliance with industry standards and regulationsStay current with industry trends and advancements in data engineering, data science and machine learningWrite efficient and well documented code ensuring unit tests documentation for all data solutionsImplement data engineering solutions into data platforms or production systems by leading the solution design, development, testing, and monitoringSkillsMinimum 6 years experience in software engineering, data engineering, database management or relevant experienceProficiency in programming languages such as Python, SQL, JavaStrong understanding of data warehousing concepts including dimensional modeling and star schemaExperience with ETL processes and tools including cloud based solutionsFamiliarity with database management systems (e.g., SQL, NoSQL) and modern lakehouse technologies (eg. Apache Iceberg, Delta Lake, Apache Trino)Experience with data streaming technologies (e.g., Apache Kafka, AWS Kinesis, Apache Flink and Apache Spark)Experience in data engineering, with a focus on data streaming, data pipelines, data orchestration tools, datamart creation, and certified datasetsExperience in DevSecOps standards, source control systems and tools like Jenkins, GitHubExcellent problem-solving skills and attention to detailStrong communication and collaboration skillsIntellectual curiosity and ability to thrive in a team environment that is constantly changingDemonstrated ability to learn new technical concepts and to adapt to new technologies quicklyAbility to communicate in a clear, concise, professional oral or written manner, to be understood by technical and non-technical colleaguesBachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related fieldPrior experience with Data Engineering tools and architecturesExperience in Rail, Shipping, Airline, Logistics, Warehousing, Supply Chain, or other Transportation industries or experience in a High-Tech industryExperience working in an Agile environment (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)Experience with cloud platformsProficiency in using Jupyter for collaborative data analysisExperience with open-source technologies and toolsHave knowledge of geospatial data transformation and spatial librariesBenefitsA comprehensive benefits packageEmployees may work from anywhere within the contiguous 48 states of the United StatesTravel expenses for business needs will be covered by BNSFAn 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 OverviewBNSF Railway operates one of the largest railroad networks in North America, with about 32,500 route miles in 28 states and three Canadian provinces. It was founded in 1994, and is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.bnsf.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipBNSF Railway has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 10 in 2026, 9 in 2025, 3 in 2024, 1 in 2023, 4 in 2022, 4 in 2021, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.