Software Engineer - C++

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) • Pullman, WA

1d • $97,700 - $144,400

About The Position

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Participate in the design, implementation, and test of firmware/software systems. Understand hardware and software interactions, and collaborate with Hardware Engineers. Prepare and maintain designs and test documentation. Mentor Associate Engineers and Technicians. Participate in software code and design reviews. Work independently, solve problems and take ownership of technical issues. Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or significant on-the-job software development experience. Familiarity with software development in both Windows and Linux environments. Typically 2+ years experience in one or more of the following areas: Real-time firmware design. Embedded Linux systems development. Object oriented design. Experience with C++. Experience with Perl, Python or other scripting languages. Excellent communication skills, including ability both to learn from and to teach other team members. Background check results satisfactory to SEL Negative drug test result(s) Preferred Qualifications: Industrial controls Good working knowledge of computer networking. Experience with modern communications protocols. Experience with industrial controls. Familiarity with software tools such as Git, CMake, Docker and Jenkins. 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. Software Engineer: $97,700 - $144,400 Lead Software Engineer: $115,300 - $170,400 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 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 [e-mail]. SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled. SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or significant on-the-job software development experience.
• Familiarity with software development in both Windows and Linux environments.
• Typically 2+ years experience in one or more of the following areas: Real-time firmware design.
• Embedded Linux systems development.
• Object oriented design.
• Experience with C++.
• Experience with Perl, Python or other scripting languages.
• Excellent communication skills, including ability both to learn from and to teach other team members.
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL
• Negative drug test result(s)

Nice To Haves

• Industrial controls
• Good working knowledge of computer networking.
• Experience with modern communications protocols.
• Experience with industrial controls.
• Familiarity with software tools such as Git, CMake, Docker and Jenkins.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design, implementation, and test of firmware/software systems.
• Understand hardware and software interactions, and collaborate with Hardware Engineers.
• Prepare and maintain designs and test documentation.
• Mentor Associate Engineers and Technicians.
• Participate in software code and design reviews.
• Work independently, solve problems and take ownership of technical issues.
• Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level