Principal Kernel System Engineer
*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
Principal Kernel System Engineer
Posted on Jun 3, 2025 by Request Technology
*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

Alert me to jobs like this:
Amplify your job search:
Expert career advice
Increase interview chances with our downloads and specialist services.
Visit Blog