BNSF Railway ยท 12 hours ago
AI Engineer I/II (Remote - US)
United States
Internship
Remote
Intern, Entry, Mid Level
$94K/yr - $175K/yr
2+ years expBNSF 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.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
BNSF Railway
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.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2010-02-12Acquired
Leadership Team
Kathryn M. Farmer
President and Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-12-19
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