Windows Developer

Cohere Technology Group LLC; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Cohere Technology Group LLC is seeking a Windows Developer with kernel-level expertise and reverse engineering skills to join our team in Arlington or Herndon, VA. The role focuses on designing and analyzing low-level Windows components to support national security and cyber defense missions.

Required qualifications include strong Windows kernel development experience, reverse engineering with IDA Pro/Ghidra/WinDbg, C/C++ proficiency, and an active ISA/TS clearance.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Windows kernel development (drivers, low-level APIs, internals).
• Reverse engineering skills using IDA Pro, Ghidra, WinDbg, etc.
• Proficiency in C/C++ with debugging and performance tuning.
• Deep understanding of Windows OS internals and system architecture.
• Active ISA/TS clearance or higher (no exceptions).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement software components in the Windows kernel space.
• Perform reverse engineering of binaries to identify functionality, vulnerabilities, or behaviors.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity analysts, researchers, and engineers to build tools.
• Analyze undocumented OS behaviors and contribute to low-level system integration.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following security best practices.

Skills

Windows kernel development

C/C++

Reverse engineering

Security best practices

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

WinDbg

Job description

Position Title: Windows Developer – Kernel & Reverse Engineering
Location: Arlington, VA or Herndon, VA
Clearance Required: Active ISA/TS (Top Secret) or higher

Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Windows Developer with expertise in kernel-level development and reverse engineering to join our advanced technology team in Arlington or Herndon, VA. This role is critical for designing, developing, and analyzing low-level Windows components to support national security and cyber defense missions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement software components in the Windows kernel space.
• Perform reverse engineering of binaries to identify functionality, vulnerabilities, or behaviors.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity analysts, researchers, and fellow engineers to develop cutting-edge tools and capabilities.
• Analyze undocumented OS behaviors and contribute to low-level system integration.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following security best practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong experience in Windows kernel development (e.g., drivers, low-level APIs, internals).
• Solid reverse engineering skills using tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, WinDbg, etc.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and experience with debugging and performance tuning.
• Deep understanding of Windows OS internals and system architecture.
• Active ISA/TS clearance or higher (no exceptions).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with malware analysis, exploit development, or vulnerability research.
• Familiarity with secure coding practices and hardened system development.
• Background working in national security, defense, or intelligence domains.