Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) seeks an innovative and detail-oriented individual for a software engineer position with an emphasis on Linux backend development.
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.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
- 1-3 years software development experience.
- Familiarity with Git, CMake, and Docker.
- Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, and Jenkins.
Location: Boise, ID
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.
Firmware Engineer - $97,700 - $144,400
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.
Communication with Applicants
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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
Skills Required
- 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#)
- 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
- 1-3 years software development experience
- Familiarity with Git, CMake, and Docker
- Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, and Jenkins
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is described as comprehensive, with the employer covering a significant share of premiums. Feedback suggests on-site clinics, EAP, and wellness programs further strengthen day-to-day health support at major campuses.
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Retirement Support — Employee ownership through an ESOP is positioned as a meaningful long-term benefit for full-time employees. Feedback suggests many view the ownership model and retirement programs as strong components of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation and sick time are characterized as generous alongside company holidays and special leave options. Feedback suggests time off begins accruing immediately and supports key life events.
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) Insights
What We Do
SEL serves the power industry worldwide through the design, manufacture, supply and support of products and services for power system protection, monitoring, control, automation, communications and metering. For more than 30 years, SEL has offered unmatched local technical support, a 10‐year, worldwide warranty and a commitment to making electric power safer, more reliable and more economical.
