Windows Kernel Developer (TS/SCI w POLY)

Stech Technology UK Limited; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm based in Virginia is seeking a skilled Windows Kernel Developer. You will build and debug kernel-level software for Windows systems, requiring deep expertise in low-level systems and diagnostics. Ideal candidates should have experience in developing and testing kernel-level software, as well as proficiency in C, C++, and Python. This role requires at least 3 years of professional experience and the ability to obtain necessary security clearances. Join us to work on advanced development projects while collaborating with a talented team.

Qualifications

• 3 years of professional software development experience including design, implementation, testing, analysis, and debugging.
• Experience using software configuration management tools like Git.
• Developing, testing, and debugging software on Windows OS.

Responsibilities

• Develop and debug kernel-level software for Windows.
• Work with low-level systems and diagnostics to support advanced development projects.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Windows kernel debugging

Software development

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Visual Studio IDE

Windows SDK

Windows DDK

WinDBG

Job description

Overview

TS/SCI w POLY Required

About the Role: 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 support advanced development projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and debug kernel-level software for Windows.
• Work with low-level systems and diagnostics to support advanced development projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of professional software development experience, including design, implementation, testing, analysis, and debugging.
• Experience using software configuration management tools (e.g., Git).
• Software systems development experience and understanding of OS internals in at least one of: BSD/Linux/Unix, Windows, Mac OS, Android, or RISC assembly.
• At least 3 years of experience developing, testing, and debugging in C, C++, and Python.
• At least 3 years of demonstrated in-depth experience developing, testing, and debugging software for Windows OS using Visual Studio IDE and Windows SDK.
• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of Windows low-level systems development and API.
• At least 3 years of demonstrated experience developing and testing kernel-level software for Windows.
• At least 3 years of Windows Kernel-level debugging and diagnostics using tools such as Windows DDK, WinDBG, or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain and maintain necessary security clearances.

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to reverse engineer (RE) code.
• Experience working independently and in teams in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Undergraduate or graduate degree or certifications in a relevant technical field.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing a diversity of development languages.
• In-depth understanding and/or implementation of CNE techniques and methodologies, including application and mitigation for BSD/Linux/Unix, Windows, Mac OS, Android, or RISC assembly.
• Experience applying continuous integration and automated testing tools to software development practices.
• Experience with firewalls, standard operating systems features, and PSPs.
• At least 3 years of experience developing and testing applications on Windows, Mac, Linux, Mobile, or Embedded platforms.