Staff Software Engineer (Storage)

Staff level engineers for BNSF are 15+ years in experience

Do you have experience in Technology security practices?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, For storage specialists, understand how software systems work, how blob storage and block assignment function, and build software that interacts with open source components like Ceph.

• Ability to work with legacy systems and understand existing technology at a deep technical level (must have)
• Programming language flexibility; no specific language required (nice to have)
• Experience with Python, Go, or Java preferred but not required (nice to have)
• Understanding of blob storage and block assignment
• Experience with Ceph and other storage technologies
• Proficiency with modern programming languages (e.g., Go, Python, Java)
• 5+ years of experience with IaaS, PaaS, Service Mesh, block/object storage, and Linux
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, and DevOps practices
• Experience with observability stacks (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry)
• Experience with secure coding practices and infrastructure security principles

Job Nice to Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science or related field
• Engineering experience with a public IaaS company (AWS, Digital Ocean, GCP, CoreWeave, etc.)
• Experience with edge systems and hybrid environments
• Proficiency with container-based development
• Interest in sustainable infrastructure and cost/resource awareness
• Familiarity with frameworks like React, Angular, Node.js, Spring Boot

At BNSF Railway, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, showcasing their skills, experiences, and development. We provide resources and tools to help you reach your full potential, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.