On the decline, much better places to work in IT - Senior Systems Developer BNSF Railway Employee Review

2.0
Dec 13, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

The biggest pro would be the people. Most of my colleagues were awesome to work with. Lots of smart, caring individuals who make the work day a lot better. The pay was also very good.

Cons

The corporate culture is stuck in the 1980s. The vacation policy is terrible (10 days for the first five years, then 15 after five, then 20 after ten), health insurance is mediocre, paid family leave isn't great. The dress code is too stuffy, some of the facilities (especially IT building) are like fossils, and it generally just isn't a fun place to work. They talk a good game about career mobility but you can easily get pigeonholed into one department, no formal way to do rotations.

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5.0
Jun 24, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

This is a great place to start and grow your career, especially as an MT, with tons of opportunities to take on projects and explore what interests you. Leadership at every level is genuinely supportive and approachable, and people across the company are always willing to teach, mentor, and help you succeed. Compensation and benefits are competitive, and the Business Resource Groups really add to the sense of community and development.

Cons

There are so many opportunities that it can sometimes feel a little overwhelming figuring out what path to focus on. Balancing day-to-day work with all the development options can be a bit challenging depending on your role and workload.

2.0
Jul 13, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- Good pay - Remote work is nice

Cons

Terrible management, at least for my team I have possibly one of the worse, disorganized, and rudest manager. He's not only like this towards me but several others. I'm sure I got very unlucky and placed in a bad team but I also have not been enjoying the projects I have been given.

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