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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 ...

Delos

Kernel Driver Software Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$200 - $250/hr

... engineers, Etched is redefining the infrastructure layer for the fastest growing industry in history. Key Responsibilities * Kernel-Mode Driver Development: Design, develop, and maintain kernel-mode ...

Etched

Kernel Driver Software Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$150K - $275K/yr

... engineers, Etched is redefining the infrastructure layer for the fastest growing industry in history. Key Responsibilities * Design, develop, and maintain kernel-mode drivers ensuring high ...

Etched

Kernel Driver Software Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$150K - $275K/yr

... engineers, Etched is redefining the infrastructure layer for the fastest growing industry in history. Key Responsibilities * Design, develop, and maintain kernel-mode drivers ensuring high ...

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Windows Kernel Driver Engineer

Redmond, WA • On-site

Apar Technologies
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Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

Title: Windows Kernel Driver Engineer 

Location: Redmond, WA (Hybrid)

Job Type: FTE / Contract

We’re looking for a Windows Kernel Driver Engineer to build and debug high‑quality kernel‑mode and user‑mode drivers and system services at the hardware / firmware / OS boundary.

What you’ll do

  • Develop and debug Windows drivers (WDM/KMDF) and system services
  • Diagnose complex issues using kernel debugging and crash dumps
  • Drive quality, validation, and release readiness (HLK, signing)
  • Add telemetry and diagnostics for fast, remote issue resolution
  • Collaborate with hardware, firmware, IHVs, and Windows teams

What we’re looking for

  • Experience with Windows drivers or low‑level system software
  • Strong kernel debugging skills
  • Solid C/C++ expertise
  • Comfortable working across hardware and firmware boundaries
  • Ownership mindset and strong collaboration skills

Nice to have

  • HLK/HCK, release pipelines, telemetry, automation
  • Secure driver design or device bring‑up experience