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# Firmware Engineer

- **Company:** Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
- **Location:** Boise, ID, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $84,200.0 - $124,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Microsoft Azure, Behavior-Driven Development, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, Ethernet, Firmware, Github, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Real Time Systems, ReactJS, Git, Containerization, Gherkin, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Process Control Systems, Bitbucket, Front End Software Development, Software Version Control, Docker, Jenkins
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usc4cd1c51dc36401bddad7c164ce8c0d9/eaa

## About the Role

B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or equivalent
2+ years of experience in most of the following areas:
Backend programming languages (C++, C, Python, C#, or equivalent)
Frontend technologies (React)
Relational databases (Postgres or equivalent)
Source control technologies (Git, Bitbucket, GitHub)
CI/CD pipeline technologies (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)
Knowledge of Ethernet Communication and networking
Containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, etc.)
Secure software development lifecycle
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
Debugging (gdb or equivalent)
Familiarity with Behavior-Driven Development (Gherkin/Behave)
Agile development principles, processes, and tools
Ability to work both independently and cooperatively in a team environment
Drive for self-improvement
It would be nice if you had:
Basic knowledge of power systems
Knowledge of one or more of the following areas:
Industrial Controls
Process Automation

## Description

We're a team of professional embedded/firmware engineers dedicated to making electric power safer, more reliable and more economical. We're looking for colleagues who are passionate about developing hard real-time systems in critical applications. Joining our team means you get:
Healthy work/life balance.
Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) - Employees own 100% of the company.
A team focused on delivering high quality, reliable products with free technical support as long as the product remains in service.
To the root of problems and inventing solutions to meet customer needs.
As a Firmware Engineer, a typical day might include the following:
Participate in the design, implementation, and testing of software systems
Understand software interactions with external hardware and software assets
Collaborate with the development team, subject-matter experts, and other stakeholders to achieve solutions
Author and maintain specification, design, and testing documentation
Actively participate in code reviews
Update, design, automate, and test processes
Develop knowledge of SEL engineering processes
Develop knowledge of SEL products and technology
Mentor and train interns and Associate Engineers, The Firmware Engineer Intern is primarily responsible for providing technical excellence in designing, developing and testing firmware for high-volume electronic products associate…

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