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Nightwing

Windows Kernel Developer

Sterling, VA · On-site

They are seeking experienced Windows Kernel Developers to design, develop, test, and debug low-level Windows operating system software, ensuring high-performance and reliable solutions.

NEURA Robotics

Build, flash, and test automation; technical documentation kept current for the wider engineering ... Hands‑on real‑time Linux kernel patching and tuning experience, with practical ...

Voktio

Senior Linux/SDET Engineer

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$161K - $225K/yr

Perform kernel debugging, performance testing, and system validation. * Mentor engineers and ... establish quality standards. Requirements * 12+ years of relevant experience. * Strong C. * Python ...

Etched

Kernel Driver Software Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$150K - $275K/yr

Develop and execute comprehensive test plans to validate driver functionality, stability, and ... Develop and optimize kernel-mode drivers for new ML accelerators. * Implement and optimize memory ...

Delos

Kernel Driver Software Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

Kernel-Mode Driver Development: Design, develop, and maintain kernel-mode drivers ensuring high ... Develop and execute comprehensive test plans to validate driver functionality, stability, and ...

Nightwing

Windows Kernel Developer

Sterling, VA · On-site

$122K - $253K/yr

Design, develop, test, and debug kernel-level software for the Windows operating system * Develop ... Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate and validate system components

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Kernel Software Developer

Apopka, FL • On-site

Texas State Library and Archives Commision
Libraries and Archives • 201 - 500 employees
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Job description

KERNEL SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
Apopka, Florida
KERNEL SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
  • As a Kernel Software Developer at our global client, you will design, implement, and maintain key subsystems in the kernel, working across Windows, Linux and MacOS environments.
  • This role is ideal for engineers who thrive close to the hardware/software boundary, enjoy solving complex low-level problems, and want to contribute to a product with real-world security impact.

Core Responsibilities
  • Develop, debug, and test kernel-level code in C with a focus on performance and security.
  • Work on low-level system APIs and validate system functionality from user space.
  • Design, develop, and maintain device drivers for subsystems including USB, networking,graphics, storage, and power management.
  • Contribute to the design and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines for kernel and driver code.Port, configure, and maintain Linux distributions for custom platforms.

Qualifications:
  • 5- 7+ years of professional software development experience.
  • Strong proficiency in C programming and low-level systems development.
  • Hands-on experience with Windows, Linux and/or MacOS kernel internals.
  • Solid understanding of computer architecture and server hardware platforms.
  • Experience with system software development in C and Python.

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