Lead Software Engineer - Cybersecurity

The R&D Cybersecurity group is seeking a seasoned ‘staff engineer’ to operate as a subject matter expert in the realm of software development efficiency and cybersecurity. This is a technical leadership role, with an opportunity and expectation for broadly impactful outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Defining and improving state-of-the-art software development and testing practices which are applicable across classes of SEL products and conform to relevant security-related standards (such as IEC62443-4-1 and the EU Cyber Resilience Act).
• Contributing to SEL’s third-party component strategy usage and improving the efficiency of our reuse and component management practices.
• Acting as the component owner for key SEL third-party dependencies and building supplier relationships, including open source.
• Contributing to the continual improvement of SEL’s SBOM and Vulnerability management program.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of software engineering as a discipline. A BS/MS in Computer Science may help here but is not required.
• 6+ years of hands-on software development experience, working with applications in at least one of the following languages:
  • C/C++ Embedded
  • Go
  • Javascript
  • C#
• 2+ years working with formal responsibilities in one or more of the following areas of the software development lifecycle:
  • Continuous Integration
  • Integrated Test Automation
  • Security Testing and Vulnerability Assessment
  • System Design and Architecture
  • Documentation and Technical Steering

Nice-to-haves

• Experience contributing to and participating in open-source projects.
• Experience with SDLC oversight
• Experience with improving processes and testing of mature code bases.

This role might be for you if…

• You stay on top of software development emerging tools and best practices.
• You are good at keeping a ‘big picture’ perspective.
• You prefer digging deep into all aspects of a problem and considering alternative viewpoints before recommending a solution.

Location:

Pullman, WA- SEL’s 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.

• We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401K 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:

$110,000 - $150,000

Our salary 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. 

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.