Data Scientist I/II (Remote - US)
About the role
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.
Job Location
The US base salary range for this full-time position is provided below:
- L3: $93,750 - $125,000
- L4: $123,750 - $175,000
Benefits
In addition to base pay and bonus eligibility, BNSF offers a comprehensive benefits package. 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%. Employees will be required to occasionally travel to our corporate headquarters in Fort Worth, TX for in-person meetings. Travel expenses for business needs will be covered by BNSF.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years experience building data science solutions or relevant experience
- Demonstrated understanding of statistical analysis and machine learning techniques
- Experience with data visualization tools
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, SQL, and familiarity with Java or Scala
- Experience with data science cloud platforms
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Operations Research, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
- Previous hands-on experience with AI/Machine Learning frameworks and tools like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn
- Experience in Rail, Shipping, Airline, Logistics, Warehousing, Supply Chain, or other Transportation industries
- Experience with geospatial python libraries
- Experience with open-source libraries and frameworks
- Experience working in an Agile environment (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)
Skills
Data & AI: Lead our charge into the future as an AI company by transforming our data assets into a real-time enterprise. Key Responsibilities May Include:
- Work with cross-functional teams to identify business problems and develop data-driven solutions
- Apply data science skills to analyze large, complex datasets and identify meaningful patterns that lead to actionable insights and data-driven solutions to business problems
- Develop and implement machine learning models to predict outcomes and improve processes
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs and provide actionable insights
- Create visualizations and reports to communicate findings effectively
- Maintain and update data pipelines to ensure data integrity and accuracy
- Stay current with industry trends and advancements in data science and machine learning
- Identify, extract, aggregate, and synthesize data using SQL and NoSQL databases, R, Python or other appropriate languages to enable analysis, model development, and solution deployment
- Drive moderate to complex data science, machine learning, traditional artificial intelligence, generative artificial intelligence or optimization projects, working with stakeholders to understand contextual problems quickly and define, analyze, and deliver solutions based on business objectives
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues, including participating in a 24/7 on-call rotation
Pay & Schedule
The US base salary range for this full-time position is provided below:
- L3: $93,750 - $125,000
- L4: $123,750 - $175,000
Benefits Package
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%. Employees will be required to occasionally travel to our corporate headquarters in Fort Worth, TX for in-person meetings. Travel expenses for business needs will be covered by BNSF.
Additional Information
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.