Infrastructure Software Engineer II

BNSF Railway

. Develop and operate Kubernetes-native systems using GitOps workflows .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $123,750 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and operating Kubernetes-native systems, utilizing GitOps workflows, and implementing infrastructure-as-code practices. Proficient in modern programming languages and familiar with observability stacks, secure coding practices, and cross-functional collaboration.

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Kubernetes-Native Systems DevelopmentInfrastructure-As-CodeCI/CD PipelinesGo, Python, Java ProficiencyObservability Stacks Familiarity

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Hard Skills

IaaSPaaSContainersLinuxSQLNoSQLService MeshSecure Coding PracticesSecrets ManagementIdentity And Access Control

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaboration SkillsAbility To Learn New Technical Concepts

Tools & Technologies

PrometheusGrafanaOpenTelemetryGit WorkflowsDevOps PracticesOpenStackCephDBaaSAPI GatewaysDeveloper Tooling

Industry Keywords

Public IaaSAWSDigitalOceanGCPEdge SystemsHybrid EnvironmentsSustainable Infrastructure

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAWSCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformGrafanaJavaJavaScriptKubernetesLinuxNode.jsNoSQLOpenStackPrometheusPythonReactSpringSpring BootSpringBootSQLGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and operate Kubernetes-native systems using GitOps workflows
Build and operate infrastructure-as-code, automation, observability tools, and services
Collaborate with internal application teams to improve platform usability and feedback
Help design and run systems that scale across data centers, edge devices, and cloud environments
Work on backend services, APIs, and developer-facing tooling for infrastructure and platform services
Occasionally travel to BNSF's corporate headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas, for in-person meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Authorized to work in the United States
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
Experience with IaaS, PaaS, Open NOS, service mesh, block/object storage, containers, Linux, SQL, or NoSQL databases
Proficiency in modern infrastructure programming languages, such as Go, Python, and Java
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, and DevOps practices
Interest in open-source infrastructure and developer platforms
Familiarity with observability stacks such as Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenTelemetry
Experience with secure coding practices and infrastructure security principles
Familiarity with secrets management and identity and access control
Ability to work in cross-functional teams and communicate with stakeholders
Experience participating in design reviews, incident retrospectives, or RFC processes
Demonstrated ability to learn new technical concepts and adapt to new technologies quickly
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or a related field (preferred)
Engineering experience with a public IaaS company such as AWS, DigitalOcean, GCP, or CoreWeave (preferred)
Experience running production infrastructure platforms such as OpenStack, Ceph, Kubernetes, DBaaS, service mesh, and API gateways (preferred)
Experience with edge systems and hybrid environments (preferred)
Familiarity with developer tooling as a builder and/or user (preferred)
Interest in sustainable infrastructure and cost/resource awareness (preferred)
Familiarity with React, Angular, Node.js, or Spring Boot (preferred)
Familiarity with container-based development (preferred)
Able to work now and in the future without BNSF assistance in obtaining, maintaining, or extending employment authorization (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Industry-leading 401(k)
Railroad Retirement program
Medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, cancer support, and high-quality care network options
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
Life and disability insurance at no cost
Parental, pediatric, and family building support
Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
Dependent care spending account with employer match
Discounts on travel, gym memberships, counseling services, and wellness support
Annual bonus (Incentive Compensation Program)
Generous leave / time off policies
Business travel expenses covered by BNSF