Lay the foundations of innovation
Firmware engineering teams at SEL lay the foundation for the industry-leading reliability and functionality of SEL devices by using collaborative and individual problem solving to understand the nature of a problem, determine the best solution, and implement it.
They not only contribute to the invention of new products and technologies, but also refine and improve the company’s existing products, ensuring the reliable and efficient operation of the essential devices that make electric power systems around the world safer and more reliable.
Making Technology for the Next Generation
Our firmware engineers solve complex problems to protect critical infrastructure—not only for today's systems, but also for future generations.
Our mission matters
Culturally, we tie our work into the company’s core values and mission: SEL firmware engineers work collaboratively following world-class quality principles to deliver secure, scalable code that helps fulfill our mission of making electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. We support the power grid and other critical infrastructure through the design, testing, and implementation of robust, secure firmware systems.
This purpose-driven work doesn’t just power homes, businesses, and hospitals—it helps ensure the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure and powers the prosperity and health of communities around the globe.
We invest in you
In addition to competitive compensation packages, all SEL employees in the United States qualify for our employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) after one year of employment. As a 100 percent employee-owned company and one of Forbes’ top 10 employers in the state of Washington, SEL invests in the health, wellbeing, and happiness of all its employees. In addition to comprehensive medical and dental packages for employees and their families, we offer on-campus health clinics, childcare, and wellness facilities; a monthly education stipend; and more.
Our firmware engineering teams set realistic workload expectations and timelines that encourage work-life balance. We’re also proud to support employee leadership and participation in mission-driven groups working to grow a diverse pipeline of engineers as well as providing and improving education access.
We support your growth
As the need for electricity grows exponentially, so does our growth mindset. We empower our employees with tools—like education, training, and mentorships—to influence the direction of their career. Whether you join us at the associate or manager level, there’s ample opportunity to lead people and/or initiatives at SEL.
Firmware engineers at SEL have the opportunity to develop new skills throughout project lifecycles. We support the acquisition of technical, business, and leadership skills through mentorship and SEL University courses.
We value your time
We appreciate the dignity of work as a significant part of our lives, and we value life away from work as well. SEL employee owners achieve fulfilling careers while raising families, pursuing their own education and personal development, and enjoying the cultural and recreational benefits of where they live. Paid time off, separate from ten company holidays each year, begins to accrue on the first day of employment, ensuring we all have ample time to rest, recharge, and refocus when we need to.
You’ll love the location
SEL is headquartered in Pullman, Washington, in a region that is home to great schools (including two major universities), an award-winning farmers market, local wineries, art galleries, some of America's most productive farmland, and an abundance of outdoor recreation. From here, you’ll enjoy some of the amenities of big-city life, but without the commute.