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Windows Kernel Driver Engineer

Yochana
Redmond, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026

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

  • Experience with Windows drivers or low‑level 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 bring‑up experience

Salary : $120,000 - $125,000

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