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Windows Kernel Driver Engineer

HR Pundits
Redmond, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/28/2026

Title -Windows Kernel Driver Engineer

Location - Redmond, WA ( Hybrid)

Full Time Only

We re looking for a Windows Kernel Driver Engineer to build and debug highquality kernelmode and usermode 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

  • Experience with Windows drivers or lowlevel system software
  • Strong kernel debugging skills
  • Solid C/C expertise
  • Comfortable working across hardware and firmware boundaries
  • Ownership mindset and strong collaboration skills

Nice to have

  • HLK/HCK, release pipelines, telemetry, automation
  • Secure driver design or device bringup experience

Salary.com Estimation for Windows Kernel Driver Engineer in Redmond, WA
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