Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BNSF Railway is one of the largest U.S. railroads, dedicated to transporting freight across the nation. They are seeking a Software Engineering Manager or Staff Software Engineering Manager to lead and mentor engineering teams in SAP technical domains, drive architectural decisions, and deliver innovative solutions that impact freight movement operations.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and grow a team of SAP engineers and developers, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence
- Define and drive SAP platform strategy, architecture, and roadmap in alignment with enterprise technology goals and business requirements
- Oversee the design, development, configuration, and maintenance of SAP solutions across relevant functional and technical domains
- Partner with business stakeholders, solution architects, and cross-functional teams to translate requirements into scalable, reliable SAP solutions
- Ensure SAP platform health, performance, and stability through governance frameworks, change management practices, and operational standards
- Manage the full project lifecycle for SAP initiatives, including planning, resource allocation, delivery, and post-go-live support
- Collaborate with security, GRC, and compliance teams to ensure SAP environments meet internal controls and regulatory requirements
- Drive continuous improvement in SAP development practices, tooling, automation, and platform operations
- Provide technical leadership and guidance during SAP upgrades, migrations, and implementations
- Establish and maintain SAP platform documentation, standards, and best practices
- Demonstrate operational excellence by monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving production issues, including participating in a 24/7 on‑call rotation
Skills
- Authorized to work in the US
- Minimum 6+ years of progressive experience working within the SAP ecosystem, with demonstrated depth in SAP platform engineering, architecture, or solution delivery
- 3+ years of experience in a technical leadership, people management, or platform ownership role leading SAP engineers, developers, or functional delivery teams
- Hands on experience with one or more SAP domains, such as: SAP S/4HANA, ECC environments, BTP and cloud‑based SAP services, SAP GRC and Security, SAP development frameworks (ABAP, integrations, extensions), SAP functional platforms supporting Finance, HR, or Procurement
- Experience overseeing end‑to‑end SAP initiatives, including design, build, testing, deployment, stabilization, or ongoing operations
- Experience driving continuous improvement in engineering practices, automation, standardization, and operational excellence
- 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 Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Familiarity with SAP's broader platform ecosystem, including cloud, on-premise, and hybrid deployment models
- Experience with SAP integration technologies and connectivity with enterprise systems
- Knowledge of SAP security, authorization concepts, and compliance frameworks
- Understanding of Identity & Access Management (IAM) and enterprise directory services as they relate to SAP environments
- SAP certifications in relevant modules, platforms, or technical areas
- Experience in transportation, logistics, or freight operations environments is a plus
Benefits
- In addition to base pay and bonus eligibility, BNSF offers a comprehensive benefits package.
- Travel expenses for business needs will be covered by BNSF.
- 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 10 in 2026, 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.