[Remote] Staff Engineering Manager, Legal Technology (Remote- US) 1

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BNSF Railway is one of the largest U.S. railroads, and they are seeking a Staff Engineering Manager for Legal Technology to set the technical vision and strategy for legal technology initiatives. This role involves leading technical strategy, AI/ML adoption, and compliance initiatives while mentoring a high-performing team.ResponsibilitiesProvide hands-on technical leadership by guiding design reviews, setting engineering standards, and ensuring high-quality solution deliveryDrive architecture ownership across legal technology platforms, including API strategy, data architecture, and cloud-native solutionsEnsure engineering best practices are followed, including continuous integration/delivery, observability, system performance, and reliabilityLead the implementation of AI/ML solutions, with clear accountability for how models and automation are integrated into legal workflows and systemsDefine and execute a multi-year legal tech roadmap aligned with risk reduction and modernization, prioritizing initiatives with measurable business valueOversee development, integration, and optimization of legal domain applications to enable seamless data flow and process automationGuide scalable, secure architecture for legal systems, making build-vs-buy decisions and establishing best practices for configuration and integrationLead adoption and deployment of AI tools and automation for claims, contracts, and eDiscovery while fostering a culture of experimentationEnsure reliability, security, and compliance through 'secure by design' practices, legal holds, and operational metrics trackingAct as product owner for legal tech capabilities, using human-centered design to optimize user experience and drive adoptionLead, mentor, and develop a high-performing, inclusive engineering team that fosters autonomy, innovation, and collaborationLiaise between engineering and law department, communicate technical updates and business impacts, and manage vendor relationshipsSkillsAuthorized to work in the US9+ years in systems engineering, including team management5+ years in legal technology platforms (CLM, matter management, claims)Hands-on experience with system integration, cloud SaaS, security, and complianceStrong leadership, communication, and product mindsetAble 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 degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related fieldDirect experience in Legal Operations or compliance initiativesCertifications: CEDS, PMP, ITILExperience with AI/ML, analytics, and large-scale transformation projectsBackground in complex or regulated industries (insurance, finance, government)BenefitsAn 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.