We speak your language
Our teams of software engineers build applications with object-oriented languages like Go, C#, C++, and Python. We also work with web-supporting technologies like React, JavaScript, CSS, HTML5, .NET, and SOA and the cloud-native Kubernetes system.
We focus on collaborative problem solving that makes electric power systems safe and reliable. We deliver great user experiences by developing software that provides innovative solutions to make complex systems intuitive and more accessible. Our engineering-focused approach to software development allows our teams to employ deep problem solving to understand the nature of a problem and determine the best wholistic solution.
Our mission matters
Our work improves the safety and quality of life for people around the world. SEL software 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.
Culturally, we tie our work into our core company values and mission. Our software engineers support critical infrastructure through the design, testing, and implementation of software systems. This purpose-driven work doesn’t just power homes, businesses, and hospitals—it helps ensure the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure and delivers clean drinking water to regions 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 software engineering teams set realistic workload expectations that encourage work-life balance. We’re also proud to support our employees’ leadership and participation in mission-driven groups working to grow a diverse pipeline of engineers as well as providing and improving education access.
Steer your career
As the need for electricity grows exponentially, so does our growth mindset. We empower our employees with the 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.
Software 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—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 same amenities as big-city life, but without the commute.