Windows OS Internals Guru (C++)

Prosum; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in San Diego is seeking an elite engineer to tackle unsolved challenges in the security industry. The role focuses on low-level Windows structures, requiring proficiency in C and C++, along with expertise in malware analysis and reverse engineering. Candidates should possess a hacker mentality, creativity in problem-solving, and experience with system instrumentation. This position offers a dynamic environment with the ability to influence technical direction and work without micromanagement.

Qualifications

• Desire to work in a dynamic field facing unsolved challenges.
• Strong problem-solving skills, particularly in undocumented areas.
• Extensive knowledge of file systems like NTFS/FAT.

Responsibilities

• Solve challenges in the security industry.
• Influence technical direction while working independently.

Skills

C and C++ on Windows

System instrumentation via callbacks, hooks, or hypervisors

Windows API, particularly lower level Nt APIs

Malware analysis and reverse engineering

Multi-threaded client/server application development

Tools

IDA

HIEW

OllyDbg

Windbg

Job description

Our client is seeking an elite engineer with extensive experience working with low level structures and interfaces within Windows. You’ll have the opportunity to build the future of technology stacks, working in a small team with the ability to substantially influence technical direction and operate without micromanagement.

The role will be focused on solving currently unsolved challenges in the security industry. Familiarity working in undocumented or semi-documented areas of the operating system will be crucial, requiring a “hacker” mentality to tackle problems creatively. Driver development expertise is recommended and familiarity working with malware is highly beneficial.

Qualifications

• Desire to work in a dynamic field, facing and solving problems which regularly have no currently known solution within the industry
• Proficiency in C and C++ on Windows
• Experience working with system instrumentation via callbacks, hooks, or hypervisors
• Extensive knowledge of the Windows API, particularly the lower level Nt APIs.
• Familiarity with the underlying structures of the registry and NTFS/FAT file systems
• Solid background in malware analysis and reverse engineering using IDA, HIEW, OllyDbg, or Windbg
• Multi-threaded client/server application development experience

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.