Lead Software Engineer - Test Emphasis

About Us

We are a team of professional software and test engineers dedicated to delivering the highest quality systems that span hardware, firmware, and software. We are fully committed to making electric power safer, more reliable and more economical.

Our group is looking for colleagues who are truly passionate about developing software test infrastructure that makes testing complex systems accurate, efficient, intuitive, and accessible. We need engineers who understand what it takes to support critical infrastructure.

While the work is consistently challenging, we value continuous learning and professional development. We are constantly striving to be better engineers and to make products that are absolutely safe and reliable.

About You

You care deeply about product quality and software craftsmanship. You have a passion for what you do that is clearly conveyed by your actions and accomplishments.

You truly value automation and delivering quality products. You view providing elegant solutions to user challenges as your highest calling.

The statement, "I build great software to address complex problems," resonates with you.

You have a proven background in building high quality and extremely scalable test infrastructure with an emphasis on automating as much of the test and documentation process as you can.

You want to lead and actively participate in the specification, design, implementation, review, and validation of complex test infrastructure for safety critical systems that span hardware, firmware, and software.

You value the power of collaboration both within your specialty and across disciplines.

You're comfortable working at the hardware / software interface. You're excited about collaborating closely with Firmware, Hardware, Software, and Power Systems Engineers.

The opportunity to mentor others excites you. Sharing your expertise with others is a source of joy for you.

Your strong communication skills allow you to serve as a key technical contact for internal customers. You truly appreciate the long-term value of design and test documentation.

The SEL Values and Principles of Operation will drive you to be a little better each day.

You grasp these directives: Understand. Create. Simplify.

You're happy to take on other tasks as necessary because you feel ownership of your products.

Your track record of technical accomplishments speaks for itself. You have demonstrated your ability to contribute at a high level over at least seven years.

What We Value

• Deep understanding of modern software development and test automation with demonstrated experience building infrastructure to test mission critical systems.
• Intense focus on quality, security and scalability.
• Demonstrated expertise with object-oriented languages (Python, C#, C++).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, effectively and efficiently both in writing and verbally.
• Knowledge of Agile development principles and processes.
• Proven competence with test automation supporting technologies and architectures.
• Experience with revision control systems (Git)
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work cooperatively in a very fast paced and close-knit team environment.
• Ability and desire to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• Academic achievements are important, but we're flexible for passionate software developers. It's simpler if you have a B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or the equivalent. An advanced degree is even better.
• Of course, we build critical infrastructure, so you'll need to have background check results that are satisfactory to SEL and negative drug test results.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with 3-phase electric power systems.
• Systems engineering experience.
• Experience with digital communications and modern communications protocols.
• Experience programming, configuring and maintaining industrial controls.
• Project management skills.

Position Location

Pullman, WA

SEL's corporate office is located in Eastern Washington where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. We appreciate the smaller town lifestyle: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.

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.

We anticipate filling this position as a Lead Software Engineer $80,000 — $124,000.

We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. Our 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.

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 careers@selinc.com. SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.