Lead Software Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) • Pullman, WA

208d • $79,400 - $124,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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)

Nice To Haves

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

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

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Superior benefits including top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 10 paid holidays
• Annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days
• 9 paid sick days
• Paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay
• Retirement benefits including an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options
• Growth and development opportunities through STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs
• Wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees