Windows Kernel Driver Engineer / Remote/ Southern California

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Senior Software Engineer to join their innovative team. This fully remote role focuses on cutting-edge C++ development, including Windows kernel drivers and multi-threaded applications. You will play a crucial role in enhancing product functionality and collaborating with cross-functional teams to tackle technical challenges. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills and a solid background in software development. This opportunity offers a chance to work with a dynamic team and contribute to transformative technology solutions that impact users across desktop and mobile platforms.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vacation Time

Stock Options

Bonus or Commission eligible

Qualifications

• 8+ years of C/C++ software development experience required.
• 5+ years of Windows driver development and kernel-level experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance core product functionality using C++.
• Collaborate with QA and support teams to resolve technical challenges.

Skills

C/C++ software development

Windows driver development

Object-oriented design

Windows subsystems

Visual Studio

Jenkins

Groovy

Git

Low-level OS concepts

Agile/Scrum processes

Troubleshooting and debugging

C# and .NET Framework

Tools

Visual Studio 2017/2019/2022

Jenkins

WinDbg

Job description

A leading software technology company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to play a key role in developing an innovative solution that will transform how applications are deployed on desktop and mobile devices. This is a full-time position where you will work on cutting-edge C++ development, Windows kernel drivers, multi-threaded user applications, and system services. The ideal candidate has a strong problem-solving mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams. This role is fully remote, the client has a big presence in southern California and will be working PST.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of experience in C/C++ software development
• 5+ years of Windows driver development
• Strong C++ programming and object-oriented design skills
• Experience with Windows subsystems (File/Registry/Process) and user/kernel-level APIs
• Proficiency with Visual Studio 2017/2019/2022, Jenkins, Groovy, and Git
• Hands-on experience with Windows filter drivers and mini-filter designs
• Strong knowledge of low-level OS concepts (memory management, scheduling, I/O)
• Familiarity with kernel-level development tools (e.g., WinDbg)
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum software development processes
• Excellent troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with C# and .NET Framework is a plus

What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown

• 40% C++ software development – Enhancing core product functionality and developing new features
• 30% Windows driver development – Working with kernel-level components and debugging issues
• 20% Debugging & troubleshooting – Performing root cause analysis, log analysis, and using profiling tools
• 10% Collaboration – Working with QA, development, and support teams to resolve technical challenges

Daily Responsibilities

• 70% Hands-on coding and feature development using C++, MFC, and PowerShell
• 20% Debugging and issue resolution – Fixing reported bugs in client-side filter drivers
• 10% Reviewing design documents and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance

The Offer

• Bonus OR Commission eligible

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Stock Options

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.