Software Engineer

Join us in building the firmware behind Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) flagship revenue and power quality meters—technology that plays a critical role in protecting and managing the world’s power infrastructure. In this role, you’ll collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to create innovative, reliable, and high-performance embedded solutions used across global energy systems. What You’ll Do: As a Lead Firmware Engineer, a typical day might include: Designing, implementing, testing, and documenting embedded firmware and software systems. Collaborating closely with RTL and Hardware Engineers to understand and optimize firmware interactions.Developing clear and testable requirements, robust designs, and thorough verification strategies. Mentoring Engineers, Associate Engineers, and Technicians. Serving as a technical point of contact for internal customers and cross-functional teams.Who You Are:You may be a great fit if you:Hold a B.S. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.Ability to read, understand, and work from hardware schematics and datasheets. Enjoy collaborating with HW, RTL, and software engineers.Have 6+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas:Embedded systems firmware development Real-time firmware designC, C++, and assembly Object-oriented design and programming o Scripting languages (e.g., Python) RTL and FPGA development Digital communications or signal processing Three-phase electric power systems Industrial controls Digital and analog circuit designLocation: Boise, IdahoThis position is based in Boise, ID, the capital city known for its balance of outdoor recreation, cultural amenities, and fast-growing tech community. Enjoy a vibrant downtown with locally owned restaurants and shops, easy access to foothills and over 190 miles of trails, and strong public and higher-education institutions including Boise State University. As one of America’s fastest-growing cities, Boise offers a welcoming community and an excellent quality of life.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.Salary Range DataWe anticipate filling this position as a Software Engineer. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job and responsibility. We base our starting pay offer and title on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. Associate Software Engineer: $84,200 - $124,500 per yearSoftware Engineer: $97,700 - $144,400 per yearLead Software Engineer: $115,300 - $170,400 per year.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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.SummaryLocation: Idaho - BoiseType: Full time