Windows Kernel Developer Jobs

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2d ago

Microsoft Redmond, WA

Redmond, WA

2d ago

$102k - $219k/yr Full time C++ Language Engineering Kernel Development

Work on secure endpoint components for Global Secure Access that span user mode, kernel mode, and cloud-connected systems.

Design and develop secure, reliable, high-performance Global Secure Access endpoint components in C/C++ or Rust.
Build operating system network stack integrations, including user-mode services and kernel-mode components.
Apply networking expertise to design secure traffic handling and troubleshoot complex connectivity issues across the networking stack.
Engineer for large, heterogeneous endpoint fleets by addressing compatibility, safe deployment, resource efficiency, limited observability, and interactions with other networking and security products.
Deliver high-quality components through clear interfaces, design and code reviews, threat modeling, automated testing, telemetry, and production diagnostics.
Collaborate with endpoint, identity, security, and cloud-service teams to shape and deliver cohesive end-to-end Global Secure Access experiences.
Demonstrate Microsoft culture and values.

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, or Rust, OR equivalent experience.
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements for this role.
Pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

3+ years developing or debugging software involving computer networking, including protocols such as IP, TCP, UDP, DNS, or TLS.
3+ years developing systems software involving OS internals, kernel-mode components, device drivers, or low-level operating-system APIs.
Knowledge of secure software development, concurrency, memory management, and performance optimization.
Experience developing Windows kernel-mode drivers or networking components using Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) or Network Driver Interface Specification (NDIS).
Experience troubleshooting networking or systems issues using debuggers, crash dumps, traces, or packet captures.
Experience building endpoint software deployed across large and diverse enterprise environments.

C, C++, Rust
IP, TCP, UDP, DNS, TLS
Windows, Windows Filtering Platform (WFP), Network Driver Interface Specification (NDIS)

Location: Redmond, WA (onsite)

Compensation: USD 102,100 - 219,200 per year

Minimum Experience: 2 years

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field

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