bnsf | tech Summer Intern 2026 (Remote US)

Job description

Be part of a team that values safety, inclusion, and excellence

We are one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting the nation’s freight across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces.

As a member of our team, you will play a role in supporting the movement of essential products and materials that help feed, clothe, supply, and power communities throughout America and the world.

bnsf | tech: innovating and transforming the future of freight rail
bnsf | tech is the technology division making BNSF the preeminent freight and mobility company in north america.
 
Are you ready to drive change?

If you are passionate about making a difference and eager to advance your career in a dynamic and supportive environment, we want you on our team! join us in reshaping the future of freight rail and discover a fulfilling career where your contributions matter.We are committed to a culture where all employees are included, belong, and have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential.

Come make a difference with us!

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Job Location: REMOTE
Internship Date: June 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026
Number of Positions: 20 
Monthly Salary: $6,250

This is a full-time remote position.

Employees may work from anywhere within the contiguous 48 states of the United States.

Travel is up to 20%.

Travel expenses for business needs will be covered by BNSF.

The BNSF Tech Internship Program is designed for current college students eager to launch their careers in technology and innovation within the freight rail industry.

This internship program offers a deep dive into BNSF Railway’s operations, culture, and technology organization.

Training will start with a two-day in person orientation at our Corporate Headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas, offering a company overview and networking opportunities with leaders.

This will be followed by support on ongoing projects and practical training with the department.

After orientation, you will gain insights into the railroad industry, BNSF’s strategic vision and how bnsf | tech is transforming the future of rail freight.

During this time, tech interns will engage in hands-on coding challenges and collaborative problem solving.

Employees are assigned to teams where they contribute to impactful projects aimed at improving operational efficiency, reliability and innovation across the BNSF network.

Interns will gain formal training and hands-on experience in a fast-paced innovative environment while receiving support from managers and mentors along the way.

What we do:

product engineering: bridge the gap between vision and reality by transforming complex rail logistics and workflows into high-performing products that meet user needs, enhance efficiency and accelerate our business.

platform engineering: develop solutions that connect with our customers through advanced marketing, unified identity and communication services.

Our platform engineers optimize strategies and deliver innovative services to support operations.

data & ai: lead our charge into the future as an ai company by transforming our data assets into a real-time enterprise.

infrastructure: build rail’s first hybrid cloud to enable millions of freight transactions a day with an open-source stack that delivers the lowest unit cost of technology.

enterprise engineering: empower the workforce with cutting-edge collaboration tools and services.

Our enterprise engineers boost productivity, enhance mobility and ensure reliable systems for finance, human resources legal operations and more.

cybersecurity: protect the company, our customers and employees against cyber threats and innovate engineering solutions for a more resilient rail network.

Applicants will be notified via e-mail regarding potential interviews, testing, and hiring events for this position.

Please check your e-mail daily.

Key responsibilities may include:

Write production-quality code for well-defined tasks.

Follow team coding standards and processes.

Participate in design reviews to learn best practices.

Write and maintain unit/integration tests.

Debug and fix straightforward issues.

Seek feedback proactively and apply it to improve.

Develop APIs, automation, and tools to improve platform integration.

Build and maintain monitoring and alerting systems for services.

Collaborate with application teams to enhance reliability and performance.

Design and operate scalable systems across data centers, edge devices, and the cloud.

Work with BNSF teams to create products that improve rail network operations.

Innovate in distributed computing and drive industry transformation.

Build solutions for high-speed, large-scale predictions on distributed systems.

Solve broad challenges by coding effective solutions in an agile environment.

The duties and responsibilities in this posting are representative categories to be used in deciding whether to apply for this position.

This is not an exhaustive list of the position’s duties.

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.

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

At BNSF, you will have access to a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including:

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Federal authority requires BNSF employees, whose work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities, to obtain a TWIC.

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BNSF Railway is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Required Skill Profession

Business Operations Specialists