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Principal Kernel System Engineer

Posted on Jun 3, 2025 by Request Technology
Chicago, IL, 60601
IT
Immediate Start
$220k - $270k Annual
Full-Time

*We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role*

A prestigious company is looking for a Principal Kernel System Engineer. This engineer will focus on stopping ransomware, bug fixes, performance enhancements, etc. This engineer will write high quality multithread safe code.

Responsibilities:

  • Develops prototypes for new features, transforms prototypes into production quality code
  • Translates learnings from prototyping effort into crisp functional specifications and project plans for new product features with minimal direction
  • Independently drives new features, bug fixes, and performance enhancements

Qualifications:

  • Writes high-quality multithread-safe code in C++ in both kernel-mode and user-mode
  • Develops high-quality code in Rust or a strong desire and capacity to learn quickly (Rust)
  • Has shipped at least one production quality driver for Windows NT
  • Strong knowledge of Win32 APIs and NT Kernel internals
  • Debugs memory corruption issues and improves end-to-end system performance
  • Knowledge and experience with Portable Executable format, Reverse Engineering
  • Experience with Windows Mini-Filter drivers and Windows Filter Platform callout drivers
  • Experience with SQL/Databricks and prior experience developing automated telemetry

Reference: 2958739812

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Principal Kernel System Engineer

Posted on Jun 3, 2025 by Request Technology

Chicago, IL, 60601
IT
Immediate Start
$220k - $270k Annual
Full-Time

*We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role*

A prestigious company is looking for a Principal Kernel System Engineer. This engineer will focus on stopping ransomware, bug fixes, performance enhancements, etc. This engineer will write high quality multithread safe code.

Responsibilities:

  • Develops prototypes for new features, transforms prototypes into production quality code
  • Translates learnings from prototyping effort into crisp functional specifications and project plans for new product features with minimal direction
  • Independently drives new features, bug fixes, and performance enhancements

Qualifications:

  • Writes high-quality multithread-safe code in C++ in both kernel-mode and user-mode
  • Develops high-quality code in Rust or a strong desire and capacity to learn quickly (Rust)
  • Has shipped at least one production quality driver for Windows NT
  • Strong knowledge of Win32 APIs and NT Kernel internals
  • Debugs memory corruption issues and improves end-to-end system performance
  • Knowledge and experience with Portable Executable format, Reverse Engineering
  • Experience with Windows Mini-Filter drivers and Windows Filter Platform callout drivers
  • Experience with SQL/Databricks and prior experience developing automated telemetry

Reference: 2958739812

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