About Us
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) designs and builds products and systems that protect, control, and automate power systems worldwide. Our mission is to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.
Our team develops and maintains software applications used to configure and manage SEL devices. We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Software Engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and working across both frontend and backend technologies. The ideal candidate has strong experience with React, TypeScript/JavaScript, and modern web API development (REST, GraphQL, etc.) using C# and ASP.NET. This role involves developing new features, supporting existing applications, and collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
4+ years of professional experience in the following areas:
Web API development (REST, GraphQL, etc.) using ASP.NET and C#.
Interactive single‑page application development using React and TypeScript/JavaScript, including extensive use of web APIs for data integration.
Strong written, verbal, and documentation skills.
Ability to quickly learn new technologies and assume new responsibilities.
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills in a professional environment.
Ability to work in person from the Charlotte, NC office.
Satisfactory background check results.
Negative drug test results.
Preferred Qualifications
Location: Charlotte, NC
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 401(k) 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
Software Engineer $97,740 - $144,460
We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. 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.
Communication with Applicants
We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.
SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories leads the electric power system protection industry in technology, service, and value. We design and manufacture systems, services, and products for protection, monitoring, control, automation and metering of utility and industrial electric power systems worldwide. Not only do we offer, challenge, and reward at our state-of-the-art headquarters in Pullman, Washington but we also provide a quality work environment and progressive benefits. We seek professional, meticulous individuals for our technical team. Learn more about what makes SEL successful by reading our company values.
An Award Winning Company
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) has earned a reputation for quality, reliability, integrity, and service. This has enabled us to expand within both the electric utility and industrial markets to include international customers and OEM markets.
SEL earned a spot on the 2012 FORTUNE Magazine 100 Best Companies to Work For list. This prestigious ranking celebrates the SEL 100% employee-owned culture as one of the best in the country. SEL has received numerous awards, including the Puget Sound Business Journal's 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in Washington State (1999 through 2003, 2010, and 2011), Inc. Magazine's 500│5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies (1990, 1991, 2008, 2010, and 2011), the Association of Washington Businesses (AWB) Manufacturing, Workplace, and Community Service Award (1998 through 2010), and the Washington State Quality Achievement Award (WSQA).
In an independent survey conducted by Newton-Evens Research Company, SEL ranks first in seven performance categories including: technology, features, security against hackers, web/internet information ability, technical service and support, price, and relay setting PC software. Since 2006, SEL has also held the elite VPP STAR status certification for outstanding safety and health programs.