Senior Windows Kernel Engineer – AI‑Driven Data Protection

CrowdStrike; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity awards

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Professional development

Wellness programs

Office culture

Job summary

CrowdStrike seeks a Senior Windows Kernel Developer to build data protection features for the Falcon sensor. You’ll work on kernel‑mode and user‑mode components, implementing AI‑aware protection and collaborating with cross‑functional teams. The role is hybrid, with offices in multiple U.S.

locations and a focus on scalable, secure endpoint security. Applicants should have strong C/C++, Windows kernel experience, and minifilter driver expertise.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience in kernel-mode and user-mode Windows development.
• Proficient in C/C++ with strong Windows kernel/user mode knowledge.
• Experience with Windows filesystem minifilter driver development and IPC between kernel and user space.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop data protection features spanning kernel-mode drivers and user-mode components on Windows.
• Implement AI‑aware data protection across data access and transfer scenarios on the endpoint.
• Own features from design to delivery, including post‑ship support and customer issue resolution.
• Collaborate with multi‑functional teams across locations and leverage AI‑assisted development tools.
• Work on a hybrid team environment with regular shipping and Agile practices.

Skills

C/C++

Kernel‑mode development

Windows

Minifilter driver

AI‑aware development

Education

Computer Science degree

Tools

Windows debugging tools

Job description

CrowdStrike seeks a Senior Windows Kernel Developer to build data protection features for the Falcon sensor. You’ll work on kernel‑mode and user‑mode components, implementing AI‑aware protection and collaborating with cross‑functional teams. The role is hybrid, with offices in multiple U.S.

locations and a focus on scalable, secure endpoint security. Applicants should have strong C/C++, Windows kernel experience, and minifilter driver expertise.