[Remote] AI Engineer I/II (Remote - US)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BNSF 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.
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
Skills
- 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
- 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.
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