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Zealot Labs, Inc.

$100 - $195/hr

... third-party kernel extensions. * + Develop exploit primitives for privilege escalation, sandbox ... engineering and exploit development skills. * + Proficiency with WinDbg, IDA/Ghidra, and driver ...

MWIDM Inc.

Windows System Developer

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

Contract We're seeking a developer with 5 7 years of experience in Windows user-mode and driver development to build and enhance our in-house endpoint security agent across 100K+ systems. You'll ...

Zoomcar

Senior Windows Software Developer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$150 - $183/hr

Demonstrated experience with Windows driver programming. * Exhibit excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. * Be able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced ...

Bolt Graphics

GPU Driver Developer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$175K - $250K/yr

Bolt Graphics GPU Driver Developer Bolt Graphics is a semiconductor startup based in Sunnyvale, CA ... Experience developing drivers for Windows and Linux * Deep understanding of User Mode and Kernel ...

Bolt Graphics, Inc.

$175 - $250/hr

Experience developing drivers for Windows and Linux * Deep understanding ofUserMode and KernelMode ... Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming * Experience with code analysis,IR (LLVM, MLIR, ISPC ...

Bolt Graphics

GPU Driver Developer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$175 - $250/hr

Experience developing drivers for Windows and Linux * Deep understanding ofUserMode and KernelMode ... Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming * Experience with code analysis,IR (LLVM, MLIR, ISPC ...

Bolt Graphics, Inc.

GPU Driver Developer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$175 - $250/hr

Experience developing drivers for Windows and Linux * Deep understanding ofUserMode and KernelMode ... Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming * Experience with code analysis,IR (LLVM, MLIR, ISPC ...

Bolt Graphics

GPU Driver Developer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$175K - $250K/yr

Experience developing drivers for Windows and Linux * Deep understanding of User Mode and Kernel ... Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming * Experience with code analysis, IR (LLVM, MLIR, ISPC), and ...

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How much do 3rd shift windows driver developer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for 3rd shift windows driver developer in the United States is $134,970.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $110,000.00 and $160,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between 3Rd Shift Windows Driver Developer vs 3Rd Shift Software Engineer?

Aspect3Rd Shift Windows Driver Developer3Rd Shift Software Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires Windows driver development certifications or related experienceRequires computer science or software engineering degree, with programming skills
Work EnvironmentFocuses on low-level hardware interaction, kernel mode programming, and device managementInvolves application or system software development, often in higher-level languages
Industry UsagePrimarily in hardware manufacturing, device development, and embedded systems

The main difference is that 3Rd Shift Windows Driver Developers specialize in creating and maintaining device drivers at the kernel level, working closely with hardware. In contrast, 3Rd Shift Software Engineers develop broader software applications or system software, often at a higher level. Both roles require programming skills and may work during night shifts, but their focus and technical expertise differ significantly.

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Windows Driver Exploitation Engineer APPLIED AI VR WINDOWS New York, NY / On Site →

Zealot Labs, Inc.

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$100 - $195/hr

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Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Zealot is deploying AI systems at the center of western cyber operations , backed by tier-1 US VCs and industry leaders. Our team includes alumni of Anthropic, xAI, and Anduril. Soon live with close U.S. allies abroad.

APPLIED AI VR WINDOWS

Compensation 100K-195K + skin in the game equity

Location New York, NY On Site

Stage Early-stage startup backed by tier 1 investors. Small, growing team with exceptionally high ownership.

  • + Discover and exploit vulnerabilities in Windows kernel-mode and user-mode drivers.
  • + Research attack surfaces across WDDM display drivers, network miniport drivers, filesystem filter drivers, and third-party kernel extensions.
  • + Develop exploit primitives for privilege escalation, sandbox escape, and kernel code execution.
  • + Build automated tooling for Windows driver analysis, fuzzing, and vulnerability triage.
  • + Deep experience with Windows kernel internals: I/O manager, object manager, memory manager.
  • + Proven track record of driver vulnerability research (CVEs, ZDI submissions, or offensive work).
  • + Strong x86/x64 reverse engineering and exploit development skills.
  • + Proficiency with WinDbg, IDA/Ghidra, and driver analysis frameworks.
  • + Strong C/C++ skills for kernel-level development and exploitation.
Nice to Have
  • + Experience with Hyper-V and virtualization-based security (VBS) attack surfaces.
  • + Familiarity with Windows driver fuzzing (kAFL, what the fuzz, custom harnesses).
  • + Experience with BYOVD (Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver) attack techniques.
  • + Knowledge of Windows Defender / EDR kernel-mode components.
  • + Experience building with LLMs and AI agents.
  • + Published research or conference talks on Windows kernel security.
  • + Deeply technical and motivated to find the bugs that matter at the kernel level.
  • + Clearly interested in stepping away from purely manual research and moving toward the development of AI systems.
  • + Building something massive matters more to you than comfort, titles, or predictability.
  • + You want to be early at a company that will change an industry, and you're ready to do what that actually takes.

Note to recruiting firms: Windows driver vulnerability research is the core requirement. Kernel exploitation experience is essential. Familiarity with modern Windows security mitigations is a strong plus.

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