Software Engineer - C++/C#/Linux/Security

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) • Boise, ID

1d • $82,000 - $134,100

About The Position

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) is seeking an innovative, detail-oriented software engineer focused on Linux backend development. The role supports a team developing automation, control, and monitoring solutions to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. The work involves backend development on Linux using C, C++, C#, and Bash to address real-world challenges in the electric power market.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented principles and concepts.
• Knowledge and experience with object-oriented languages such as C++ or 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.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of software development experience.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, best practices, and standards.
• Familiarity with Git, CMake, and Docker.
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, and Jenkins.

Responsibilities

• Work from high-level requirements and customer commitments to deliver innovative solutions and delight customers.
• Work cooperatively with a team.
• Participate in reviewing specifications, designs, code, and tests in close collaboration with team members.
• Understand hardware and software interactions and collaborate with firmware and power system engineers.
• Participate in project planning and estimation.
• Follow and apply SEL Values and Principles of Operation.
• Understand, create, and simplify.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee ownership, including an employer-funded employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
• 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 covering 90% of pay.
• 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: Entry Level