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 an AI Engineer to assist in designing, developing, and implementing AI models and algorithms tailored to railroad operations, while collaborating with senior engineers and cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Assist in designing, developing, and implementing AI models and algorithms tailored to railroad operations, including predictive maintenance, scheduling, and safety monitoring
- Collaborate with senior engineers to apply machine learning techniques to analyze large datasets and extract actionable insights
- Collect, preprocess, and clean data from various sources (e.g., sensors, GPS, maintenance logs) for training AI models
- Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify trends and patterns relevant to rail operations
- Building and maintaining Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) pipelines for AI applications
- Work in partnership with data scientists to develop AI-driven solutions to optimize train scheduling, route planning, and fuel efficiency
- Support the deployment of automation tools for monitoring and managing railroad systems
- Participate in testing and optimization of AI models to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance with safety standards
- Monitor model performance and assist in troubleshooting issues as they arise
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, software engineers, business analysts, to understand their needs and enable AI-driven solutions
- Communicate technical concepts and project updates to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Stay up-to-date with advancements in AI, machine learning, and railroad technologies
- Participate in training sessions, workshops, and conferences to enhance skills and knowledge
Skills
- Authorized to work in the US
- Minimum of 2 years experience in AI/ML development, data science, software engineering, or relevant experience
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or Java
- Familiarity with data engineering tools and platforms (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, EMS, AWS S3, PySpark, RDS, JupyterLab) and cloud services (AWS, Azure, Databricks) and open source environments
- Familiarity with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, Keras)
- Understanding of databases and SQL for data management
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex datasets
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- 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)
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Engineering, or related field
- Basic knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI, TIBCO)
- Experience with IoT devices, sensors, or edge computing in industrial environments
- Experience with GIS data
- Knowledge of railroad operations or transportation systems
- Familiarity with predictive maintenance and anomaly detection techniques
- Internship or academic projects related to AI or machine learning
Benefits
- An 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 Overview
BNSF 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 Sponsorship
BNSF Railway has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 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.
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