Life at Railroad19
A remote-first team that's been distributed for years—not because of a pandemic, but because it works.
90+ engineers across 38 states. High retention. Long-term client partnerships. The kind of place where people build careers, not just collect paychecks.
Remote Done Right
We've been remote-first for years. It's not an experiment—it's how we work.
Async-First Communication
Strong documentation, clear written communication, and respect for focus time. Meetings happen when they need to, not by default.
Real Collaboration
Pairing sessions, code reviews, and design discussions happen daily. Remote doesn't mean isolated—you'll work closely with other senior engineers.
Flexible Hours
Core overlap hours for collaboration, but you manage your own schedule. We trust you to get the work done.
Connected Team
Regular team calls, company updates, and virtual social events. Plus occasional in-person gatherings for those who want them.
AI as Part of Daily Work
Not just tools—a way of working
From requirements clarification to code review, AI is integrated throughout your workflow. You'll learn to use AI at every stage of the SDLC, not just code completion.
Internal playbooks capture what works. Teams share prompts, workflows, and techniques. You'll contribute to and benefit from collective AI knowledge.
Regular training on new tools and techniques. The AI landscape moves fast—we help you stay current and experiment with guardrails.
AI accelerates your work; it doesn't replace your expertise. You own your decisions. Senior engineers still need to be senior engineers.
The Work Itself
Mission-critical systems for Fortune 500 clients
Interesting Problems
Media supply chains handling billions of dollars in content. Energy trading systems. Financial compliance platforms. Complex domains with real stakes.
Long-Term Ownership
We don't do drive-by consulting. You'll build systems, operate them, and improve them over time. Real ownership, not just ticket-closing.
Quality Standards
We measure success by system reliability, defect rates, and client outcomes—not story points or lines of code. Ship things that work.
Senior Peers
You'll work alongside experienced engineers who've built and run production systems for years. Learn from people who've seen things go wrong and right.
Why People Stay
High retention isn't an accident
Stability
Long-term client relationships mean stable teams and predictable work. No constant context-switching or wondering what's next.
Respect
Your time matters. Your expertise matters. We hire senior people and treat them like senior people.
Growth
Learn new domains, new technologies, new AI techniques. Grow your skills on challenging problems with support.
Compensation
Above-market pay and comprehensive benefits. We invest in keeping good people.
Flexibility
Remote work, flexible hours, and trust that you'll manage your own time and deliver.
Community
A team that's been together for years. People who help each other and share what they learn.
"The most important part of our business is identifying the people we want on our team."
We're selective because the work demands it. Enterprise systems with real stakes need experienced engineers who take ownership seriously.
Sound Like a Fit?
See our current openings or reach out to learn more about joining the team.