Windows Kernel Engineer — High-Performance Systems

Nightwing; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm located in Virginia seeks an experienced Windows Kernel Developer to design and develop kernel-level software for the Windows operating system. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Windows internals, debugging tools, and kernel-level development. This role requires a minimum of three years’ experience using C, C++, and Python, alongside TS/SCI with Poly Clearance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-performance and reliable software solutions. Competitive opportunities to engage with talented professionals await you.

Qualifications

• Current TS/SCI with Poly Clearance.
• Minimum three years of experience developing, testing, and debugging software.
• Demonstrated understanding of Windows low-level systems development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and debug kernel-level software for Windows.
• Perform kernel-level diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate and validate system components.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Windows low-level systems development

Windows APIs

Windows kernel-level debugging

Tools

Visual Studio IDE

Windows SDK

Windows DDK

WinDBG

Job description

A leading cybersecurity firm located in Virginia seeks an experienced Windows Kernel Developer to design and develop kernel-level software for the Windows operating system. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Windows internals, debugging tools, and kernel-level development. This role requires a minimum of three years’ experience using C, C++, and Python, alongside TS/SCI with Poly Clearance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-performance and reliable software solutions. Competitive opportunities to engage with talented professionals await you.