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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 ... device drivers • Experience with system performance optimization and root-cause analysis • ...

Nwis

Windows Kernel Developer

Sterling, VA · On-site

$122K - $253K/yr

Nightwing is seeking experienced Windows Kernel Developers to support the design, development ... Strong understanding of operating system architecture and device drivers * Experience with system ...

Nightwing

Windows Kernel Developer

Sterling, VA · On-site

$122K - $253K/yr

Nightwing is seeking experienced Windows Kernel Developers to support the design, development ... Strong understanding of operating system architecture and device drivers * Experience with system ...

Cylake Inc.

Windows System Software Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$150K - $250K/yr

Windows Kernel Engineering * Design and develop production-quality Windows kernel drivers using WDM/WDF. * Build kernel instrumentation and telemetry pipelines for endpoint visibility. * Develop high ...

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Windows Kernel Driver Engineer

Redmond, WA • On-site

Apar Technologies
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Full-time

Re-posted 18 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