Associate Software Engineer

SEL

Last Updated: 5/9/2025 1:29:50 AM

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Current Days Open
2
Reqs Seen
5
Current Min Salary
$75,000.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$95,000.00 (Yearly)
Historical Time to Fill
32
First Seen
5/8/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$75,000.00 (Yearly)
5/9/2025
Highest Max Salary Seen
$124,500.00 (Yearly)
8/21/2026

Full Job Description

Were a team of professional software engineers dedicated to delivering rock-solid platforms and valuable features. We are fully committed to making electric power safer, more reliable and more economical. 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. Were constantly striving to be better engineers and to make products that are absolutely safe and reliable. About you: You care deeply about software craftsmanship. You have a passion for what you do that is clearly conveyed by your actions and accomplishments. You gain satisfaction by creating platforms or applications that empower others to design and maintain complex solutions safely and efficiently. You have a proven background in building high quality applications. You see unexpected system behaviors and want to understand why. You want to actively participate in the specification, design, implementation, review, and test of complex, safety critical systems spanning code, test, and documentation. You value the power of collaboration both within your specialty and across disciplines. 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 technical contact for internal customers. What We Value: Competence with web supporting technologies and architectures (ReactJS, JavaScript, CSS, HTML5). Expertise with one or more systems programming language (C++/Go/Rust) or application programming language (Java/C#) Understanding of service-oriented architecture and API-driven design (RESTful services/OpenAPI and gRPC/Proto). Understanding of the Linux operating system and administration. Understanding of container orchestration and containerized environments. Test automation the more the better (Cypress, Selenium, Cucumber). Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, effectively and efficiently both in writing and verbally. Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work cooperatively in a very fast paced and close-knit team environment. Ability and motivation to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities. Academic achievements are important, but were flexible for passionate software developers. Its simpler if you have a B.S. in Computer Science or the equivalent. An advanced degree is even better. Preferred Competencies: Knowledge of the full stack development (Go, ReactJS) Experience with container orchestration using Kubernetes Experience with Linux development and administration Experience with socket level programming and troubleshooting Experience with revision control systems (Git) Experience with Jenkins CI/CD Systems engineering Digital communications Industrial controls Modern communications protocols Pullman, WA- SELs corporate office is located in Eastern Washington where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: 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. Were 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. Pay Range Data We anticipate filling this position as an Associate Software Engineer $75,000 $95,000. 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. 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 careers@selinc.com. 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.

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