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Upwind Security

Windows Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

From misconfigurations to malware defense, Upwind ensures end-to-end, cost-effective cloud ... Work closely with frontend, backend, and DevOps teams to deliver exceptional features Requirements ...

Qualcomm

#Windows Power Optimization Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$94K - $141K/yr

Algorithmic improvements to Windows kernel resource management schemes (eg., Windows Scheduler Task ... at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to ...

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Reveille Technologies

Firmware Engineer

Redmond, WA · On-site

Windows Kernel Driver Engineer Location : Redmond, WA Required Candidate Capabilities : * Professional experience with Windows drivers or system software * Proven kernel debugging and dump analysis

Procom Services

211774 / C/C++ Developer

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

$53.25 - $72/hr

Debug and development experience with Windows* kernel debuggers and/or Windows* application ... Windows* application software programming experience * Java experience * HTTPS protocol experience

Apple

Linux Kernel Engineer

Seattle, WA

$142K - $263K/yr

As a Linux Kernel Engineer, you will own the kernel lifecycle end to end, from CI infrastructure and automated validation to driver enablement, debugging, and production-quality releases. You will ...

Link, LLC

Windows Security Researcher

Annapolis, MD · On-site

Position Requirements: • Understanding of Windows Kernel and device derivers • Experience ... researchers and developers as part of a team We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to ...

Lorven Technologies

Software Developer

Austin, TX · On-site

Software Developer Location: Austin, TX * Develop high-performance C++ functional models for AMD ... Linux and Windows kernel debugging. * Functional modelling, architecture simulation, or hypervisor ...

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As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for from home windows kernel 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 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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Infographic showing various From Home Windows Kernel Developer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 3% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $134,970 per year, or $64.9 per hour.

Windows Engineer

Upwind Security

San Francisco, CA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Description
Upwind is a next-generation Cloud Security Platform that leverages runtime context to identify and prioritize critical risks, providing precise insights and efficient cloud security management. Unlike traditional tools, Upwind uses runtime data proactively for risk prioritization and posture insights, ensuring teams focus on what truly matters. With industry-leading efficiency and eBPF-powered sensors, Upwind delivers comprehensive capabilities, including agentless cloud posture discovery, real-time threat protection, and integrated API security. From misconfigurations to malware defense, Upwind ensures end-to-end, cost-effective cloud infrastructure protection. At Upwind, you'll have the opportunity to think creatively, explore new ideas, and use your skills to make a meaningful impact on our growth.
We are looking for an experienced Software Engineer to join our great Sensor Components SW-Engineering group to build Upwind Sensor for Windows OS. The group faces complex engineering issues on a daily basis, both solving new challenges and constantly improving the existing solutions. We work with all major cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure) and use cutting-edge technologies such as Go, Kubernetes, Docker, eBPF, and more.
Responsibilities
  • Customer focus: Collaborate with product management to implement customer-requested features.
  • Full project ownership: Oversee all project phases from inception to production, including design, development, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
  • Technical leadership: Contribute to architectural decisions and conduct code reviews to ensure high quality.
  • System optimization: Analyze and enhance systems for performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Build top Security modules for full protection providing network monitoring, processes, file integrity, detection and responses.
  • Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with frontend, backend, and DevOps teams to deliver exceptional features

Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science/Software Engineering or related field
  • 3+ years of experience with Software Engineering in a systems programming language (e.g. C, C++, C#)
  • Experience developing Windows Kernel Drivers
  • Experience developing Windows Security modules utilizing WMI or other security framework
  • Familiarity with Windows internals, networking and file systems

Preferred Qualifications
  • 2+ years of experience working with Kubernetes.
  • Experience with HLK, windbg, and Windows Performance Analyzer
  • Experience with cloud platforms and products (e.g. AWS, GCP and Azure)
  • Experience implementing data-intensive systems (databases, event systems, messaging systems, etc)

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