Senior Desktop Kernel Engineer – Windows/macOS Agent

Cytracom; McKinney (TX); Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K

Flexible PTO policy

Casual work environment

Free refreshments

Standing desks

Job summary

A technology company based in the United States is seeking a skilled developer to design and optimize cross-platform agents for Windows and macOS. Qualified candidates will have expertise in kernel-level networking, strong experience with the Windows Driver Kit, and proficiency in Rust and Python. The role includes developing robust security measures, automating workflows, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. A range of competitive benefits and a laid-back work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency with Windows Driver Kit (WDK) for kernel-mode driver development.
• Deep expertise in Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) for network packet filtering.
• Experience with cross-platform development using Rust and Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain native agents for Windows and macOS platforms.
• Design kernel-level networking solutions using WFP and macOS Network Extensions.
• Automate deployment and testing workflows using CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Kernel-level networking

System extensions

Windows Filtering Platform (WFP)

macOS kernel development

Rust

Python

Cross-platform build systems

Debugging

Tools

Windows Driver Kit (WDK)

Tauri

React

Job description

A technology company based in the United States is seeking a skilled developer to design and optimize cross-platform agents for Windows and macOS. Qualified candidates will have expertise in kernel-level networking, strong experience with the Windows Driver Kit, and proficiency in Rust and Python. The role includes developing robust security measures, automating workflows, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. A range of competitive benefits and a laid-back work environment are offered.