Software Engineering Manager/Staff Software Engineering Manager (SAP Platform Manager) (Remote - US)

<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>be part of a team that values safety, inclusion, and excellence <br></strong>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.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong> <br>bnsf | tech: </strong>innovating and transforming the future of freight rail<strong><br>bnsf | tech </strong>is the technology division making BNSF the preeminent freight and mobility company in north america.<strong><br> <br>are you ready to drive change?<br></strong>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.<strong><br> <br></strong>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!<strong><br> <br></strong>learn more about <a target="_self">BNSF</a> and our <a target="_self">Benefits</a><strong><br> <br>Job Location: </strong>Remote US<strong><br>Anticipated Start Date: </strong>06/01/2026</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">The US base salary range for this full-time position is provided below:</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Salary Range: </strong>$110,000 - $300,000</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">L5: $110,000 - $220,000<strong><br></strong>L6: $150,000 - $300,000 </span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong><br></strong>The range represents the amount bnsf | tech reasonably expects to pay for the position based on the level, scope, and responsibilities of the role.  Individual compensation and level of position offered is determined by the hiring location and additional factors including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. In addition to base pay and bonus eligibility, BNSF offers a comprehensive <a target="_self">benefits</a> package.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong> <br>This is a full-time remote </strong>position. Employees may work from anywhere within the contiguous 48 states of the United States</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong> </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Travel is up to 20%. </strong>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.<strong> </strong></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">This position is open to candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States. We are also open to sponsoring H-1B transfers, TN nonimmigrant status, and STEM OPT candidates with at least 2 years of remaining eligibility.  </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Apply early as this job may be removed or filled prior to the closing date, which is approximately seven (7) days after the posting date.</span></p><p> </p><br><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Enterprise Engineering: </strong>As part of our Enterprise Engineering team, you’ll empower the workforce with cutting-edge collaboration tools and services, supporting reliable systems for Finance, HR, Legal, and more. We value safety, inclusion, and excellence, and are committed to a culture where all employees belong and have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential. </span></p><p> </p><div><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">As a<strong> Software Engineering Manager </strong>or <strong>Staff Software Engineering Manager (SAP Platform Manager)</strong>, you will lead and mentor engineering teams across a variety of SAP technical domains. You will drive architectural decisions, ensure engineering excellence, and deliver innovative solutions that impact core freight movement operations. You will serve as a key technical leader responsible for the strategy, governance, and delivery of SAP platforms, collaborating cross-functionally with infrastructure, security, compliance, and business stakeholders to align SAP capabilities with organizational goals. </span></p></div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="color:black">We are seeking experienced SAP professionals with broad technical expertise across the SAP ecosystem. </span><span style="color:black">Candidates will be aligned to specific technical areas based on their strengths and experience. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in one or more of the following domains:  </span></span></p></div><div><div> </div></div><div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="color:darkorange"><em><u>Key responsibilities may include:</u></em></span></span></p><p> </p></div><div><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Lead, mentor, and grow</strong> a team of SAP engineers and developers, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence. </span></p></div><div><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Define </strong>and drive SAP platform strategy, architecture, and roadmap in alignment with enterprise technology goals and business requirements. </span></p></div><div><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Oversee </strong>the design, development, configuration, and maintenance of SAP solutions across relevant functional and technical domains. </span></p></div><div><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Partner </strong>with business stakeholders, solution architects, and cross-functional teams to translate requirements into scalable, reliable SAP solutions. </span></p></div><div><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Ensure </strong>SAP platform health, performance, and stability through governance frameworks, change management practices, and operational standards. </span></p></div><div><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Manage </strong>the full project lifecycle for SAP initiatives, including planning, resource allocation, delivery, and post-go-live support. </span></p></div><div><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Collaborate </strong>with security, GRC, and compliance teams to ensure SAP environments meet internal controls and regulatory requirements. </span></p></div><div><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Drive </strong>continuous improvement in SAP development practices, tooling, automation, and platform operations. </span></p></div><div><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Provide</strong> technical leadership and guidance during SAP upgrades, migrations, and implementations. </span></p></div><div><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Establish</strong> and maintain SAP platform documentation, standards, and best practices. </span></p></div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Demonstrate </strong>operational excellence by monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving production issues, including participating in a 24/7 on‑call rotation.</span></p><p> </p></div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="color:darkorange"><em>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. </em> </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">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.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong> </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Basic Qualifications</strong></span></p><div><ul><li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Authorized to work in the US. </span></li><li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Minimum 6+ years of progressive experience working within the SAP ecosystem, with demonstrated depth in SAP platform engineering, architecture, or solution delivery. </span></li><li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">3+ years of experience in a technical leadership, people management, or platform ownership role leading SAP engineers, developers, or functional delivery teams. </span></li><li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Hands on experience with one or more SAP domains, such as: </span><ul><li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">SAP S/4HANA, ECC environments, BTP and cloud‑based SAP services </span></li><li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">SAP GRC and Security  </span></li><li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">SAP development frameworks (ABAP, integrations, extensions) </span></li><li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">SAP functional platforms supporting Finance, HR, or Procurement, </span></li></ul></li><li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Experience overseeing end‑to‑end SAP initiatives, including design, build, testing, deployment, stabilization, or ongoing operations. </span></li><li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Experience driving continuous improvement in engineering practices, automation, standardization, and operational excellence. </span></li></ul></div><div><p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </p></div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></span></p><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc"><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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).</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.    </span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Familiarity with SAP's broader platform ecosystem, including cloud, on-premise, and hybrid deployment models. </span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience with SAP integration technologies and connectivity with enterprise systems. </span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Knowledge of SAP security, authorization concepts, and compliance frameworks. </span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Understanding of Identity & Access Management (IAM) and enterprise directory services as they relate to SAP environments. </span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">SAP certifications in relevant modules, platforms, or technical areas.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience in transportation, logistics, or freight operations environments is a plus.</span></li></ul><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p></div></div><br><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>At BNSF, you will have access to a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including:</strong></span></p><p> </p><ul><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">An industry-leading 401(k) and renowned Railroad Retirement program.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">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.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Health care spending accounts (HSA) with employer contributions, as well as life and disability insurance, provided at no cost.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Family benefits including parental, pediatric and family building support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and dependent care spending account (with employer match).</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Access to discounts on travel, gym memberships, counseling services and wellness support.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Annual bonus (Incentive Compensation Program)</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Generous leave / time off policies.</span></li><li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">For more information, visit <a>Benefits</a>.</span></li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Please be aware of potential fraud that can occur when searching for new career opportunities.  Please review our <a>FAQ</a> for more information and awareness.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">All positions require pre-employment background verification.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">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.</span></p>

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