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.
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.
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
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
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
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
Windows Kernel Driver Engineer Location: Redmond, WA (Hybrid) Job Type: FTE / Contract We're ... Experience with Windows drivers or low‑level system software * Strong kernel debugging skills
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Windows Kernel Driver Engineer Location: Redmond, WA (Hybrid) Job Type: FTE / Contract We're ... Experience with Windows drivers or low‑level system software * Strong kernel debugging skills
Kernel Software Developer
Apopka, FL · On-site
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 ...
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Kernel Software Developer
Apopka, FL · On-site
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 ...
Kernel Software Developer
Apopka, FL · On-site
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 ...
Kernel Software Developer
Apopka, FL · On-site
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 ...
Linux Kernel Software Engineer
Nashua, NH · On-site
Kernel software engineers are also responsible for the CPU subsystems on all Arista products. You will evaluate new CPUs and work with CPU vendors to integrate their kernel support into EOS. You will ...
Linux Kernel Software Engineer
Nashua, NH · On-site
Kernel software engineers are also responsible for the CPU subsystems on all Arista products. You will evaluate new CPUs and work with CPU vendors to integrate their kernel support into EOS. You will ...
Linux Kernel Software Engineer
$123K - $191K/yr
Kernel software engineers are also responsible for the CPU subsystems on all Arista products. You will evaluate new CPUs and work with CPU vendors to integrate their kernel support into EOS. You will ...
Linux Kernel Software Engineer
$123K - $191K/yr
Kernel software engineers are also responsible for the CPU subsystems on all Arista products. You will evaluate new CPUs and work with CPU vendors to integrate their kernel support into EOS. You will ...
Linux Kernel Software Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site
Kernel software engineers are also responsible for the CPU subsystems on all Arista products. You will evaluate new CPUs and work with CPU vendors to integrate their kernel support into EOS. You will ...
Linux Kernel Software Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site
Kernel software engineers are also responsible for the CPU subsystems on all Arista products. You will evaluate new CPUs and work with CPU vendors to integrate their kernel support into EOS. You will ...
Linux Kernel Software Engineer
Nashua, NH · On-site
Kernel software engineers are also responsible for the CPU subsystems on all Arista products. You will evaluate new CPUs and work with CPU vendors to integrate their kernel support into EOS. You will ...
Linux Kernel Software Engineer
Nashua, NH · On-site
Kernel software engineers are also responsible for the CPU subsystems on all Arista products. You will evaluate new CPUs and work with CPU vendors to integrate their kernel support into EOS. You will ...
Linux Kernel Software Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site
Kernel software engineers are also responsible for the CPU subsystems on all Arista products. You will evaluate new CPUs and work with CPU vendors to integrate their kernel support into EOS. You will ...
Linux Kernel Software Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site
Kernel software engineers are also responsible for the CPU subsystems on all Arista products. You will evaluate new CPUs and work with CPU vendors to integrate their kernel support into EOS. You will ...
Linux Kernel Software Engineer
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$123K - $191K/yr
Kernel software engineers are also responsible for the CPU subsystems on all Arista products. You will evaluate new CPUs and work with CPU vendors to integrate their kernel support into EOS. You will ...
Linux Kernel Software Engineer
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$123K - $191K/yr
Kernel software engineers are also responsible for the CPU subsystems on all Arista products. You will evaluate new CPUs and work with CPU vendors to integrate their kernel support into EOS. You will ...
Windows System Software Engineer
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
$150K - $250K/yr
Windows Kernel Engineering * Design and develop production-quality Windows kernel drivers using WDM ... Extensive experience building low-level Windows systems software. * Deep expertise in Windows ...
Windows System Software Engineer
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
$150K - $250K/yr
Windows Kernel Engineering * Design and develop production-quality Windows kernel drivers using WDM ... Extensive experience building low-level Windows systems software. * Deep expertise in Windows ...
Windows Kernel Developer with Security Clearance
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
Windows Kernel Developer with Security Clearance
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
We are looking for a Windows software engineer who has enough autonomy to lead the implementation of features related to kernel-mode drivers and integrate those features with other I/O subsystems.
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We are looking for a Windows software engineer who has enough autonomy to lead the implementation of features related to kernel-mode drivers and integrate those features with other I/O subsystems.
Design and implement software components in the Windows kernel space. * Perform reverse engineering of binaries to identify functionality, vulnerabilities, or behaviors. * Collaborate with ...
Design and implement software components in the Windows kernel space. * Perform reverse engineering of binaries to identify functionality, vulnerabilities, or behaviors. * Collaborate with ...
Arista Networks is looking for world-class Linux Kernel and BIOS software engineers to join our Dublin Kernel software team. Our Kernel team is responsible for keeping pace with the latest ...
Arista Networks is looking for world-class Linux Kernel and BIOS software engineers to join our Dublin Kernel software team. Our Kernel team is responsible for keeping pace with the latest ...
We are looking for a Windows software engineer who has enough autonomy to lead the implementation of features related to kernel-mode drivers and integrate those features with other I/O subsystems.
We are looking for a Windows software engineer who has enough autonomy to lead the implementation of features related to kernel-mode drivers and integrate those features with other I/O subsystems.
We are looking for a Windows software engineer who has enough autonomy to lead the implementation of features related to kernel-mode drivers and integrate those features with other I/O subsystems.
We are looking for a Windows software engineer who has enough autonomy to lead the implementation of features related to kernel-mode drivers and integrate those features with other I/O subsystems.
We are looking for a skilled Windows Kernel Developer to build and debug kernel-level software for Windows systems. This position requires deep expertise in low-level systems and diagnostics to ...
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We are looking for a skilled Windows Kernel Developer to build and debug kernel-level software for Windows systems. This position requires deep expertise in low-level systems and diagnostics to ...
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Windows Kernel Developer
Sterling, VA • On-site
Nightwing
Full-time
Re-posted 19 days ago
Job description
Job Summary:
Nightwing is a company that provides advanced cyber, data operations, and intelligence mission support services. 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.
Responsibilities:
• Design, develop, test, and debug kernel-level software for the Windows operating system
• Develop low-level system components and interfaces using Windows APIs
• Perform kernel-level diagnostics, troubleshooting, and performance analysis
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate and validate system components
• Ensure software reliability, security, and maintainability through rigorous testing and debugging practices
Qualifications:
Required:
• Current TS/SCI with Poly Clearance
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience developing, testing, and debugging software using C, C++, and Python
• Minimum of three (3) years of in-depth experience developing, testing, and debugging Windows-based software using Visual Studio IDE and the Windows SDK
• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of Windows low-level systems development and Windows APIs
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience developing and testing Windows kernel-level software
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience performing Windows kernel-level debugging and diagnostics using tools such as Windows DDK, WinDBG, or equivalent
Preferred:
• Strong understanding of operating system architecture and device drivers
• Experience with system performance optimization and root-cause analysis
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, technically complex environment
Company:
Nightwing provides cyber, data operations, systems integration, and intelligence services for government and commercial customers. Founded in 2024, the company is headquartered in Sterling, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.
Nightwing is a company that provides advanced cyber, data operations, and intelligence mission support services. 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.
Responsibilities:
• Design, develop, test, and debug kernel-level software for the Windows operating system
• Develop low-level system components and interfaces using Windows APIs
• Perform kernel-level diagnostics, troubleshooting, and performance analysis
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate and validate system components
• Ensure software reliability, security, and maintainability through rigorous testing and debugging practices
Qualifications:
Required:
• Current TS/SCI with Poly Clearance
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience developing, testing, and debugging software using C, C++, and Python
• Minimum of three (3) years of in-depth experience developing, testing, and debugging Windows-based software using Visual Studio IDE and the Windows SDK
• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of Windows low-level systems development and Windows APIs
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience developing and testing Windows kernel-level software
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience performing Windows kernel-level debugging and diagnostics using tools such as Windows DDK, WinDBG, or equivalent
Preferred:
• Strong understanding of operating system architecture and device drivers
• Experience with system performance optimization and root-cause analysis
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, technically complex environment
Company:
Nightwing provides cyber, data operations, systems integration, and intelligence services for government and commercial customers. Founded in 2024, the company is headquartered in Sterling, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.