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Windows Kernel Developer (TS/SCI w POLY)

Falls Technology
Mc Lean, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/2/2026

TS/SCI w POLY Required


**About the Role:** We are looking for a skilled Windows Kernel Developer to build and debug kernel-level software for Windows systems. This position requires deep expertise in low-level systems and diagnostics to support advanced development projects. 

 

**Required Qualifications:** 

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 

- At least 3 years of professional software development experience, including design, implementation, testing, analysis, and debugging. 

- Demonstrated experience using software configuration management tools (e.g., Git). 

- Software systems development experience and understanding of OS internals in at least one of: BSD/Linux/Unix, Windows, Mac OS, Android, or RISC assembly. 

- At least 3 years of experience developing, testing, and debugging in C, C , and Python. 

- At least 3 years of demonstrated in-depth experience developing, testing, and debugging software for Windows OS using Visual Studio IDE and Windows SDK. 

- Demonstrated in-depth understanding of Windows low-level systems development and API. 

- At least 3 years of demonstrated experience developing and testing kernel-level software for Windows. 

- At least 3 years of Windows Kernel-level debugging and diagnostics using tools such as Windows DDK, WinDBG, or equivalent. 

- Ability to obtain and maintain necessary security clearances. 

 

**Desired Qualifications:** 

- Ability to reverse engineer (RE) code. 

- Experience working independently and in teams in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. 

- Undergraduate or graduate degree or certifications in a relevant technical field. 

- Demonstrated experience utilizing a diversity of development languages. 

- In-depth understanding and/or implementation of CNE techniques and methodologies, including application and mitigation for BSD/Linux/Unix, Windows, Mac OS, Android, or RISC assembly. 

- Experience applying continuous integration and automated testing tools to software development practices. 

- Experience with firewalls, standard operating systems features, and PSPs. 

- At least 3 years of experience developing and testing applications on Windows, Mac, Linux, Mobile, or Embedded platforms.


TS/SCI w POLY Required

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