Associate Software Engineer

Our Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) team is looking for an innovative and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Associate Software Engineer with an emphasis on Linux backend development. About Our Team We’re a team of professional software engineers dedicated to making electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical through automation, control, and monitoring. Our group is looking for someone who is excited about backend development on Linux, using C, C++, C#, and Bash, and who is interested in solving real world problems in the growing market of electric power. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Work from high-level requirements and customer commitments to deliver innovative solutions and delight our customers. Work cooperatively with a team of like-minded individuals. Participate in reviewing specifications, designs, code, and tests in tight collaboration with other team members. Understand hardware and software interactions; collaborate with firmware and power system engineers. Participate in project planning and estimation. Follow and apply SEL Values and Principles of Operation. Understand. Create. Simplify. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent. Solid understanding of object-oriented principles and concepts. Knowledge and experience in object-oriented languages (e.g., C++, C#, etc.) Knowledge and experience in Linux. Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills. Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities. Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment. Background check results satisfactory to SEL. Negative drug test result(s). Preferred Qualifications 1-3 years software development experience. Familiarity with Git, CMake, and Docker. Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, and Jenkins. Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work. People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees. We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options. We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay. We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs. Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits. Pay Range Data - $84,200 - $112,300 annually We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. We are looking to fill this position at the Associate level, and we welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly. Associate Software Engineer: $84,200 - $112,300 Software Engineer: $97,700 - $130,300 Lead Software Engineer: $115,300 - $153,700 Communication with Applicants We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at View email address on click.appcast.io. SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled. SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.