Windows Kernel Engineer: High-Performance OS Debugger

Nightwing; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Nightwing seeks experienced Windows Kernel Developers to design, develop, test, and debug Windows operating system software in Sterling, VA. Candidates should bring kernel-level development expertise, Windows internals, and advanced debugging skills to deliver high-performance, reliable solutions.

Ideal applicants have TS/SCI with Poly clearance and 3+ years in C, C++, Python, plus Windows kernel experience with Visual Studio and Windows SDK. Strong diagnostics and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Current TS/SCI with Poly Clearance.
• 3+ years of experience developing, testing, and debugging software using C, C++, and Python.
• 3+ years of in-depth experience developing, testing, and debugging Windows kernel-level software using Visual Studio and Windows SDK.
• Demonstrated understanding of Windows low-level systems development and Windows APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and debug kernel-level software for Windows.
• Develop low-level system components and interfaces using Windows APIs.
• Perform kernel-level diagnostics, troubleshooting, and performance analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate system components.
• Ensure reliability, security, and maintainability through rigorous testing.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Tools

Visual Studio IDE

Windows SDK

Windows DDK

WinDBG

Job description

Nightwing seeks experienced Windows Kernel Developers to design, develop, test, and debug Windows operating system software in Sterling, VA. Candidates should bring kernel-level development expertise, Windows internals, and advanced debugging skills to deliver high-performance, reliable solutions.

Ideal applicants have TS/SCI with Poly clearance and 3+ years in C, C++, Python, plus Windows kernel experience with Visual Studio and Windows SDK. Strong diagnostics and collaboration are essential.