Lead Software Engineer

At SEL, we create digital products and solutions that protect, control, and automate power systems around the world. The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster.

As a Software Engineer in the Automation Department of R&D, you’ll work on innovative software systems for critical infrastructure that support everyday life, from critical, life-saving operations to everyday tasks, like flipping a light switch.

Responsibilities:

1. Working with Application and User Experience engineers to discuss user scenarios and use cases leading to exciting new software solutions.
2. Design, develop, test, release, and maintain new product features; working with the full stack, from microservices implemented with C++ or Go, to beautiful and responsive web frontends implemented with React.
3. Design and deploy applications to Kubernetes running on SEL’s ruggedized computers or in virtualized environments.
4. Employ threat modeling, static analysis, vulnerability scanning, fuzz testing, and other methods to ensure the products being developed meet the highest standards for quality and security.
5. Maintain continuous integration pipelines to continuously and automatically build and test new product features as part of an Agile development process.

This job might be for you if:

1. You are interested in full stack development using Kubernetes, Docker, C++, Go, and React.
2. You want to take ownership of the development and testing of new products from conception to product release and maintenance.
3. You enjoy working on small collaborative teams in an agile environment.
4. You are passionate about creating reliable and secure solutions of the highest quality for the automation, monitoring, and control of critical infrastructure.

Why SEL?

We run SEL like our moms would want us to and part of that is taking care of our employees. We’re 100% employee owned. We recruit employee owners at SEL, not just employees.

1. Onsite gym with classes and wellbeing programs.
2. Onsite medical clinic.
3. Tuition Assistance program.
4. 95% company paid medical/dental/vision/life coverage.
5. Awarded by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 best companies to work for, 100 best workplaces for millennials, 20 best workplaces for baby boomers, and 15 best workplaces for manufacturing and production.

Pullman, WA- SEL’s corporate office is located in Eastern Washington where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.

This is your chance to build your career with a global leader and innovator in the power protection industry. Join Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, a company of innovators, inventors & problem solvers to continue building the most innovative and safety-critical products so that future generations have the means to pursue an increasingly higher quality of life. Apply today!

Competitive Pay and Benefits:

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

1. We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401K options.
2. We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
3. 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.
4. We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
5. Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range Data:

Lead Software Engineer $100,000 - $124,000. Our salary ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

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 .

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.