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# Software Engineer - C++

- **Company:** Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
- **Location:** Pullman, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $97,700.0 - $170,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Linux on Embedded Systems, Perl (Programming Language), Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Object-Oriented Software Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Tools, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Scripting, Git, Information Technology, Process Control Systems, Docker, Jenkins
- **Published:** July 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=aa83160f617dfc0e

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

* 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.


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