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Windows Kernel Driver engineer

Amaze Systems
Redmond, WA Contractor
POSTED ON 4/21/2026 CLOSED ON 4/27/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Windows Kernel Driver engineer position at Amaze Systems?


We’re looking for a Windows Kernel Driver Engineer to build and debug high‑quality kernel‑mode and user‑mode drivers and system services at the hardware / firmware / OS boundary.

What you’ll do

  • Develop and debug Windows drivers (WDM/KMDF) and system services
  • Diagnose complex issues using kernel debugging and crash dumps
  • Drive quality, validation, and release readiness (HLK, signing)
  • Add telemetry and diagnostics for fast, remote issue resolution
  • Collaborate with hardware, firmware, IHVs, and Windows teams

What we’re looking for

  • Strong experience in Windows kernel-mode drivers (KMDF/WDM)
  • Hands-on WinDbg debugging and crash dump analysis
  • Good understanding of IRP handling (1/0, PnP, Power)
  • Experience with power management (S0-S5, DO-D3 transitions)
  • Exposure to hardware interaction (12C/SPI/PCle/USB) and device bring-up
  • Strong C/C coding skills (must be able to implement and debug code)
  • Experience with HLK/HCK, driver validation, and release workflows
  • Familiarity with system-level debugging across HW/FW/Driver layers

Nice to have:

Automation / telemetry / diagnostics experience

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