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Come make a difference with us!\nLearn more about BNSF and our Benefits\nJob Location: [[filter4]]\nAnticipated Start Date: [[req_targetStartDate]]\nThe US base salary range for this full-time position is provided below:\nSalary Range: [[req_startingSalary]]\nL5: $165,000 - $220,00\nL6: $225,000 - $300,000\nThe 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 benefits package.\n\nThis is a full-time remote position. Employees may work from anywhere within the contiguous 48 states of the United States\nTravel 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. \nThis 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.\nApply early as this job may be removed or filled prior to the closing date, which is approximately seven (7) days after the posting date.\ndata & ai: lead our charge into the future as an ai company by transforming our data assets into a real time enterprise.\nKey responsibilities may include:\nLead cross-functional collaboration to identify and define analytic initiatives, formulate strategies, and develop solutions to achieve business goals through effective use of data machine learning models.\nApply data science skills to analyze large, complex datasets and identify meaningful patterns that lead to actionable insights and data-driven solutions to business problems.\nLead the development and deployment of advanced machine learning models to forecast outcomes and optimize workflows.\nEngage closely with stakeholders to grasp their requirements and deliver actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making.\nDesign and present compelling visualizations and reports to effectively communicate analytical findings.\nOversee the maintenance and enhancement of data pipelines to uphold data quality and precision.\nKeep abreast of emerging trends and breakthroughs in data science and machine learning fields.\nProficiently extract, aggregate, and transform data from SQL and NoSQL databases, leveraging languages like R, Python, or other relevant tools for analysis and modeling. Build, test, and validate statistical, and machine learning models and analyses using Python, R, or other appropriate language as part of overall solution development.\nLead implementation of analytic solutions into reporting platforms or production systems by leading the solution design, development, testing, and monitoring.\nDemonstrate operational excellence by monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving production issues, including participating in a 24/7 on-call rotation.\n\nThe 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. \nAt 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.\nBasic Qualifications\nMinimum 6 years of experience with building optimization algorithms or relevant experience.\nAdvanced proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, SQL, and Java.\nDemonstrated expertise in utilizing data visualization tools to communicate insights clearly and effectively.\nIn-depth experience with data science cloud platforms and their integration into business solutions.\nExceptional intellectual curiosity and a proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.\nTrack record of rapidly acquiring new technical skills and adapting to cutting-edge technologies.\nStrong communication skills to articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences with clarity and professionalism.\nDeep understanding and application of statistical analysis and advanced machine learning techniques.\nMust understand and have proficiency in the core architecture of LLMs (e.g., transformers and attention mechanisms) \nExperience with prompt engineering techniques, including chain-of-thought prompting, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), fine-tuning of language models, and evaluation methodologies. \nExperience with Vector Databases and embeddings. \nExperience with Model Fine-tuning. \nExperience with GPU optimization. \nPreferred Qualifications\nBachelor's degree or higher in Operations Research, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering or a related field. 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