Principal Kernel Software Engineer

Signify Technology; United States; Remote; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking cybersecurity software company as a Principal Kernel Engineer, focusing on developing cutting-edge Windows endpoint protection solutions. This full-time remote role emphasizes building and optimizing low-level system software, utilizing your expertise in Windows Kernel development and modern programming practices with C++ and Rust. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, stable, and scalable solutions while tackling complex low-level issues. If you're passionate about system-level programming and want to make a significant impact in cybersecurity, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with multithread-safe C++ code for Windows Kernel.
• Hands-on experience shipping production-quality Windows NT Drivers.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement features for advanced Windows endpoint security products.
• Develop high-performance, multithreaded C++ code for Windows Kernel drivers.

Skills

C++

Rust

Windows Kernel Development

Multithreading

Debugging

Tools

Win32 APIs

Windows NT Drivers

Job description

This range is provided by Signify Technology. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$200,000.00/yr - $260,000.00/yr

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Principal Kernel Engineer (Windows Kernel / Windows Drivers / C++ / Rust)

Remote - Full Time

Salary Range: $200,000-$260,000 + 10% Bonus

A cybersecurity software company is seeking an experienced Principal Kernel Engineer to join their growing engineering team. This role focuses on building next-generation Windows endpoint protection solutions by developing and optimizing low-level system software, with a strong emphasis on Windows Kernel development, Windows Drivers, and modern programming practices using C++ and Rust.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement new features in both kernel-mode and user-mode for advanced Windows endpoint security products.
• Develop high-performance, multithreaded C++ code for Windows Kernel drivers and supporting user-space components.
• Debug and resolve low-level issues including memory corruption, concurrency bugs, and system performance bottlenecks.
• Contribute to prototyping efforts and translate concepts into production-grade software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, stable, and scalable kernel-mode and user-mode solutions.
• Ensure robust Windows system integration, including driver development, kernel communication, and system call handling.

Requirements:

• Proven experience writing multithread-safe C++ code for Windows Kernel and user-mode environments.
• Hands-on experience shipping at least one production-quality Windows NT Driver.
• Strong understanding of Win32 APIs and Windows NT system internals.
• Ability to debug complex issues related to memory management, spinlocks, page faults, and concurrency at the system level.
• Experience or strong interest in writing high-performance system code in Rust.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to document technical solutions effectively.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Science and Research

• Industries

  Software Development and Computer and Network Security

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