Lead Software Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) seeks an experienced, innovative, and detail-oriented individual for a Lead Software Engineer position with an emphasis on Linux backend development and small to medium project leadership.

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 experienced in backend development on Linux preferably using C++ 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
• Lead and mentor a team of likeminded individuals
• Participate in design, code, and test reviews 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

• Typically 5+ years software development experience
• B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent
• Solid understanding of object-oriented principles and concepts
• Knowledge and experience in object-oriented languages (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

• Leadership experience
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, and Jenkins

Location Information

Pullman, WA- This position is located in Pullman, WA. Nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy a​ccess to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.

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

We anticipate filling this position as a Lead Software Engineer $79,400 - $124,000. 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, 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 

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.