Lead Software Engineer

Posted 12 Days Ago
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2 Locations
100K-150K Annually
Senior level
Appliances
The Role
As a Lead Software Engineer, you will design and implement software systems for embedded firmware used in devices essential for the power grid. Responsibilities include mentoring engineers, preparing documentation, and maintaining designs and tests to ensure device performance in protecting critical infrastructure.
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The devices we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will help design and implement the systems that ensure the embedded firmware in these devices perform as specified to provide protection for critical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.

As a Lead Software Engineer, a typical day might include the following:  

  • Participate in the design, implementation, and test of software systems.
  • Prepare and maintain designs and test documentation.
  • Mentor others, including Engineers and Technicians.
  • Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
  • Understand. Create. Simplify.
  • Other duties as assigned. 

This job might be for you if: 

  • You have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
  • You have 5+ years’ experience in one or more of the following areas: Object oriented design, Object oriented languages (such as C++, C#, Java), Scripting languages (such as Python, JavaScript, TypeScript).
  • You have strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
  • You have the ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities and work cooperatively in a team environment.

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 401K 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.

$100,000 - $150,000

Our salary 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 [email protected].

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

Top Skills

C#
C++
Java
JavaScript
Python
Typescript
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The Company
HQ: Pullman, WA
4,820 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1982

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.

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