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Contract Windows Kernel Developer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Design, develop, and maintain low-level kernel-mode components, drivers, and subsystems for Windows ... There is an opportunity to earn referral benefits or bank hours if the contract allows. Disclaimer:

Design, develop, and maintain low-level kernel-mode components, drivers, and subsystems for Windows ... There is an opportunity to earn referral benefits or bank hours if the contract allows. Disclaimer:

Familiarity with Windows kernel concepts, memory management, and process/thread handling ... This position is contingent upon contract award. At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork.

Work closely with frontend, backend, and DevOps teams to deliver exceptional features Requirements ... Experience developing Windows Kernel Drivers * Experience developing Windows Security modules ...

211774 / C/C++ Developer

Hillsboro, OR

$53.25 - $72/hr

... Contract Staffing (Staff Augmentation) Permanent Placement (Staff Augmentation) ICAP (Contractor ... Debug and development experience with Windows* kernel debuggers and/or Windows* application ...

C/C++ Developer

Hillsboro, OR

$53.25 - $72/hr

... Contract Staffing (Staff Augmentation) Permanent Placement (Staff Augmentation) ICAP (Contractor ... Windows* kernel debuggers and/or Windows* application debuggers Android driver and kernel-level ...

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Senior Kernel Engineer (remote)

Senior Kernel Engineer (remote)

LaBine and Associates

Miami Gardens, FL

$113K - $149K/yr

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Job description

Senior Kernel Software Developer

Our cybersecurity client builds advanced technologies that form the foundation of digital resilience. Their platform empowers enterprises to defend critical infrastructure against sophisticated adversaries by engineering protection at the deepest levels of the operating system. Through kernel-level innovations, they ensure stability, performance and security without compromise.

They are looking for a SENIOR KERNEL SOFTWARE DEVELOPER with deep expertise in Windows internals and driver engineering and cybersecurity experience. This individual will architect and maintain low-level system components that serve as the cornerstone of their security platform. You will be at the forefront of creating advanced defense capabilities that operate where attackers least expect resistance - the kernel.

Core Responsibilities

  • Architect and implement Windows kernel-mode drivers (file system, registry, network, and related filter technologies) to enable monitoring, policy enforcement, and defensive controls.
  • Research and leverage Windows operating system internals to design robust, bypass-resistant protections.
  • Collaborate with research teams, user-space developers, and product engineers to integrate kernel-level modules into broader security workflows.
  • Perform advanced debugging and crash analysis, using tools such as WinDbg, ETW, and custom diagnostics to identify root causes and performance bottlenecks.

Required Qualifications:

  • Prior exposure to the cybersecurity sector
  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Windows kernel development, with a focus on driver and filter driver design.
  • Expert-level understanding of Windows internals (memory management, I/O processing, process and thread management, object manager, etc.).
  • Strong proficiency in C/C++, Windows Driver Kit (WDK), and modern kernel debugging methodologies.
  • Proven experience within the security space—such as EDR, anti-malware, intrusion detection, or kernel-based monitoring solutions.
  • Familiarity with exploitation techniques, hooking, and rootkit behaviors, combined with strategies to counter them.
  • Demonstrated ability to engineer secure, reliable, and high-performance kernel modules.

Preferred Expertise

  • Background in reverse engineering, malware research, or kernel exploit analysis.
  • Experience with Microsoft WHQL testing, driver signing, and kernel submission pipelines.
  • Contributions to security research communities, open-source kernel projects, or technical publications.
  • Knowledge of secure development lifecycle practices and defensive coding strategies for low-level software.

Why is This a Great Opportunity

  • Cutting-Edge Technical Mission - You get to work at kernel level, deep in the OS, designing low-level security infrastructure and solving hard engineering problems, doing “real” technical work rather than just surface-level features.
  • Strong Growth Potential & Learning Curve
  • High Impact Role
  • Collaboration & Cross-Functional Integration

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About LaBine and Associates

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LaBine and Associates is a full service talent acquisition firm specializing in executive search for a myriad of industries. Through our partnerships with experienced associates, we can also provide staffing support, expert consultants, and interim executives for your company’s needs. We have deep industry knowledge with understanding in multiple industries. Our specialists include experts in banking/finance, HR/Legal, Technology, Health Care, Life Sciences, Engineering, Energy, Supply Chain, Mining, Agribusiness and manufacturing.

Industry

Professional, scientific, and technical services

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

San Mateo, CA, US

Year founded

2013

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