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# Windows Kernel Developer

- **Company:** Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC
- **Location:** Sterling, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $122,000.0 - $253,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, Systems Development Life Cycle, WinDBg, Reliability of Systems, Windows Kernel
- **Published:** July 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=35668c4b6949967e

## About the Role

* Current TS/SCI with Poly Clearance
 * Minimum of three (3) years of experience developing, testing, and debugging software using C, C++, and Python
 * Minimum of three (3) years of in-depth experience developing, testing, and debugging Windows-based software using Visual Studio IDE and the Windows SDK
 * Demonstrated in-depth understanding of Windows low-level systems development and Windows APIs
 * Minimum of three (3) years of experience developing and testing Windows kernel-level software
 * Minimum of three (3) years of experience performing Windows kernel-level debugging and diagnostics using tools such as Windows DDK, WinDBG, or equivalent

## Description

* Design, develop, test, and debug kernel-level software for the Windows operating system
 * Develop low-level system components and interfaces using Windows APIs
 * Perform kernel-level diagnostics, troubleshooting, and performance analysis
 * Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate and validate system components
 * Ensure software reliability, security, and maintainability through rigorous testing and debugging practices


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