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Senior Kernel Developer Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Zetier is looking for a Senior Technical Lead with a strong foundation in cybersecurity ... Low-level software development (C/C++, uBoot, kernel drivers) • Reverse engineering compiled ...

Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$103K - $133K/yr

... kernel-level processing to detect and report on significant kernel events such as root kits, hooked ... Preferred : • Programming skills using scripting languages such as Perl, Python, or Bash. • ...

Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$103K - $133K/yr

... kernel-level processing to detect and report on significant kernel events such as root kits, hooked ... Preferred : • Programming skills using scripting languages such as Perl, Python, or Bash. • ...

Senior AI Engineer

Alexandria, VA · Hybrid

$131K - $237K/yr

As a Senior AI Engineer, you will : * Support the development and operationalization of AI and ... Semantic Kernel * vLLM * Ollama * Ray * NVIDIA GPU ecosystems * Vector databases #ASBA If you're ...

Senior Agentic AI Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$127K - $168K/yr

Senior Agentic AI Engineer Location: Reston, VA Duration : 09/01/2026 to 07/29/2027 (10 Months) Job ... Kernel, LangGraph, AutoGen, or comparable orchestration frameworks; including single-agent and ...

Senior Agentic AI Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$127K - $168K/yr

Job Title: Senior Agentic AI Engineer Location: Reston, VA Duration : 10 Months Major ... Experience with Agentic AI frameworks such as Microsoft Agent Framework, Semantic Kernel, LangGraph ...

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Senior Kernel Developer information

What is the difference between Senior Kernel Developer vs Kernel Engineer?

AspectSenior Kernel DeveloperKernel Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or higher in Computer Science, experience in kernel developmentSimilar credentials, often with specialized Linux or OS certifications
Work EnvironmentResearch and development, debugging, code optimizationDesign, implementation, testing of kernel modules and components
Industry UsageTech companies, hardware manufacturers, OS developersEmbedded systems, OS vendors, hardware integration

Both roles require strong knowledge of operating systems and kernel architecture. A Senior Kernel Developer typically focuses on advanced development and optimization, while a Kernel Engineer emphasizes designing and implementing kernel components. The roles often overlap but differ mainly in scope and focus within kernel development projects.

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Software Developer

Ryde Technologies, LLC

Fort Belvoir, VA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago


Job description

We are looking for a Software Developer to join our team:
Requirements:
  • Active TS is required for this role
  • Must have 3+ years as a software developer.
  • Proficient in C and C# and BOFs.
  • Must pass the DCART senior developer aptitude test before joining DCART as an Operator.
  • Strong familiarity with the Windows API/Win32 modules for tool development
  • Experience in the development of Windows kernel modules.

Desired:
  • Should have 1+ years' experience in offensive capability development for Windows environments
  • Should have 1+ years' experience working in an agile/scrum environment.
  • Experience with C2 frameworks, especially Cobalt Strike.
  • Experience with host-based computer forensics, network-based forensics, cyber incident response, cyber-criminal investigation, intrusion detection/analysis, designing countermeasures and mitigations against potential exploitations of programming language weaknesses and vulnerabilities, cyber red teaming, network penetration testing, security operations center analysis, defensive cyber operations, or offensive cyber operations.
  • Malware development, analysis, binary disassembly, binary decomplication, network/communication protocol analysis, software vulnerability research, or software exploit development.
  • 3-5 years development industry experience.
  • Strong familiarity with Windows Active Directory
  • Experience developing exploits, shellcode, and bypassing mitigations such as nonexecutable stack (NX) and ASLR as well as more advanced exploit mitigations.
  • Ability to conduct dynamic analysis as needed via debuggers.
  • Expertise in AV/EDR evasion techniques.

EEO Compliance:
Ryde is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Ryde will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.