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ThreatLocker

Senior Kernel Software Developer

Orlando, FL · On-site

$51 - $67.25/hr

POSITION OVERVIEW We are seeking a Windows Kernel Driver Engineer with extensive experience in filter driver development and Windows system internals to join our cybersecurity product team. In this ...

ThreatLocker

Senior Kernel Software Developer

Orlando, FL · On-site

$51 - $67.25/hr

POSITION OVERVIEW We are seeking a Windows Kernel Driver Engineer with extensive experience in filter driver development and Windows system internals to join our cybersecurity product team. In this ...

Allegiance Staffing

Drivers 3rd Shift

West Point, GA · On-site

$16/hr

... Driver Perks: * Weekly pay on Thursday * Double-time pay! * 1st shift $15hr, 2nd and 3rd shifts $16hr * Temp-to-hire positions * High school diploma or GED not required. * No rotating shifts 1st ...

Belcan

Layup 3rd shift

Lake View Terrace, CA · On-site

$23.75/hr

Follow technical instructions, interpret engineering blueprints and technical terms. * Keep an eye ... Must be able to do repetitive motions utilizing compound material on windows/winshields. Using hand ...

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As of Jun 4, 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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Validation Engineer - Windows

Validation Engineer - Windows

Sustainable Talent

Santa Clara, CA • On-site

$50 - $80/hr

Full-time, Contractor

PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Sustainable Talent is partnering with Nvidia a global leader who's been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for over 25 years. We are looking for a Validation Engineer to support our client's team onsite in Santa Clara, CA.

This is a full-time (W-2) 6 month contract role. We offer competitive pay $50/hr - $80/hr based on factors like experience, education, location, etc. and provide full benefits, PTO, and amazing company culture!

In this role you will be responsible for test and analysis of issues across internal and OEM Windows platform configurations. The role ensures CI/CD quality, Windows driver compliance, OEM readiness (HLK/WHQL where applicable), and release readiness across system-level builds.

Key Responsibilities:

• Device Setup & Configuration: Flash Windows OS builds onto boards and OEM devices; install and validate SoC, GPU, USB, display, and platform drivers; configure Windows debugging tools (e.g., WinDbg/KDNET); enable and collect crash dumps and system logs.

• Perform Windows system-level and driver-level validation across functional, stress, power management (Modern Standby, S3/S4), and performance scenarios.

• Investigate Windows system crashes (e.g., BSOD), analyze memory dumps and Windows event logs, and support root cause analysis in collaboration with driver and platform teams.

• Develop and execute automated and manual test plans across internal and OEM Windows configurations, validating multiple driver and software build versions.

• Conduct exploratory testing to identify subsystem-level issues (USB, display, PCIe, power management, etc.).

• Triage internal and OEM defects; reproduce failures, collect logs and crash dumps, document findings, and track issue resolution through release readiness.

• Work closely with BSP, driver, OEM QA, and automation teams to ensure CI/CD build stability, validation coverage, and certification readiness (HLK/WHQL where applicable).

• Prepare detailed test execution reports and communicate validation results to internal and external stakeholders.

Skillset:

• 5–8 years of Windows system-level or driver-level testing experience (application-level QA experience alone is not sufficient).

• Hands-on experience with Windows platform validation, driver installation, and driver debugging.

• Proficiency using Windows debugging tools such as WinDbg or KDNET; experience analyzing crash dumps, memory dumps, and Windows event logs.

• Strong understanding of Windows power management, including Modern Standby, ACPI, and S3/S4 sleep states.

• Experience configuring UEFI/BIOS settings and flashing Windows OS builds onto hardware platforms.

• Demonstrated experience in defect triage, log analysis, reproduction of issues, and root cause support.

• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines supporting Windows builds and regression validation.

• Familiarity with Windows Driver Kit (WDK), HLK/WHQL certification processes, or OEM device validation is strongly preferred.

• Experience validating USB4, DisplayPort (DP) tunneling, PCIe, or platform drivers is a plus.

Sustainable Talent is a M/F+, disabled, and veteran equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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