Windows Kernel Driver Engineer

Vibotek LLC; Redmond (OR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vibotek LLC is seeking a Windows Kernel Driver Engineer in Redmond, Oregon. The role involves developing and debugging high-quality kernel and user-mode drivers to enhance system services at the hardware/firmware/OS boundary. Candidates should have strong experience with Windows drivers and kernel debugging, alongside solid C/C++ expertise. An ownership mindset and collaboration skills are essential. This position promises involvement with hardware and firmware teams, ensuring high standards of quality and readiness.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Windows drivers or low-level system software.
• Proven ability in kernel debugging.
• Expertise in C/C++ programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop and debug Windows drivers and system services.
• Diagnose complex issues using kernel debugging and crash dumps.
• Drive quality and release readiness.
• Add telemetry and diagnostics for issue resolution.
• Collaborate with hardware and firmware teams.

Skills

Windows drivers or low-level system software experience

Strong kernel debugging skills

Solid C/C++ expertise

Comfortable across hardware and firmware boundaries

Ownership mindset and collaboration skills

Job description

Overview

Windows Kernel Driver Engineer to build and debug high quality kernel mode and user mode drivers and system services at the hardware / firmware / OS boundary.

Responsibilities

• Develop and debug Windows drivers (WDM/KMDF) and system services.
• Diagnose complex issues using kernel debugging and crash dumps.
• Drive quality, validation, and release readiness (HLK, signing).
• Add telemetry and diagnostics for fast, remote issue resolution.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, IHVs, and Windows teams.

Required Skills

• Experience with Windows drivers or lowlevel system software.
• Strong kernel debugging skills.
• Solid C/C++ expertise.
• Comfortable working across hardware and firmware boundaries.
• Ownership mindset and strong collaboration skills.