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Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$133K - $172K/yr

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As of Aug 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for from home windows kernel developer in Chicago, IL is $139,038.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $113,300.00 and $164,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between From Home Windows Kernel Developer vs From Home Device Driver Developer?

AspectFrom Home Windows Kernel DeveloperFrom Home Device Driver Developer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science, Windows certification, experience in kernel developmentBachelor's in Computer Engineering, embedded systems knowledge, driver development experience
Work EnvironmentRemote, software development teams, Windows OS focusRemote or on-site, embedded systems or hardware teams, driver programming
Industry UsageOperating system development, software companies, tech firmsHardware manufacturers, embedded systems, IoT companies
Search & Comparison IntentJob roles involving Windows kernel programmingRoles focused on device driver creation and maintenance

While both roles involve low-level system programming, From Home Windows Kernel Developer primarily focuses on developing and maintaining the Windows operating system kernel, whereas From Home Device Driver Developer specializes in creating drivers for hardware devices. Both require technical expertise, but their applications and environments differ significantly.

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Sr. Windows OS Software Engineer

Hudson Manpower

Skokie, IL • On-site

$160 - $170/day

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Hello,
We're hiring a Sr. Windows OS Software Engineer to work on low-level Windows OS customization for embedded wireless devices (e.g., cameras, USB) supporting Microsoft Teams.
Sr. Windows OS Software Engineer
Skokie, IL | Full-Time | On-Site (No Remote)
US Citizens/Green Card holders only | Relocation assistance available
Must Haves:
• Must have low level (kernal) Windows OS development experience
• Can you customize and configure the Windows OS platform to integrate with embedded devices ?
• Do you have an understanding in device driver development as well as OS image creation and deployment to a w/less device; ?
• C++ for windows experience ? is used for development.
• Have you done low level OS development ?
• Experience w/ Typescript of GraphQl ?
Responsibilities:
• Will customize and configure the Windows OS Platform to integrate with wireless
• embedded devices such as cameras, USB, etc to support the Windows TEAMS video
• p Platform
• The ideal candidate should have an understanding in device driver development as well
• as OS image creation and deployment to a wireless device; C++ for windows is used for
• development. Will not be tasked with driver development but must understand the
• process.
• Must have an understanding of Operating System internals and Windows kernel/module
• development
• Designs software and author code elements such as drivers, algorithms, middleware,
• and applications specifically for the Windows Platform
• Creates scripts to automate code generating tools, data processing, and verification of
• design
• Works with other functional team members to integrate technologies with company
• Platform and products
• Keeps abreast of new technologies, the state of the art, and communicate to the
• appropriate levels
• Writes so0ware networking components based on existing embedded software Platform and operating systems
• Applies OO/SOLID and secure coding design principles
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering or
• equivalent experience
• Experience performing low level Windows OS software development
• Understanding of Operating System internals
• Windows kernel/module development
• Knowledge of image creation
• Minimum of 2 years industry experience developing specifically for Windows
• Experience implemen7ng applica7ons, device drivers and/or frameworks for Windows
• Experience implementing client to server network communications, TCP/IP, sockets
• Experience working Visual Studio
• • Experience working with CMAKE and other cross Platform build tools.
• Experience with software development tools such as Integrated Development
• Environments, compilers/linkers, and debugging tools (emulator, profiler, etc.) required
• Experience solving problems following SOLID and OO design principles
• Must be proficient in Windows development with C++.
• Working knowledge of Windows Driver Kit (WDK) is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Microso0 Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM)
• is a plus.
• Development experience in TypeScript and NodeJS is a plus
• Developer experience with GraphQL is a plus
• Ability to integrate technologies to provide proof of concept demonstrations
• Experience in secure coding practice

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