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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer, Windows Agent - **Company:** IRU, INC. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Apple Mac Systems, Software Applications, Architectural Patterns, Bootstrap (Software), C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, System Configuration, Daemon Tools, Software Debugging, Linux, Device Drivers, Design of User Interfaces, Inter-Process Communication, Key Management, Windows Installer, Windows API, Model View ViewModel, Public Key Infrastructure, X.509, Windows PowerShell, Software Deployment, Subsystems, Systems Integration, Web Application Frameworks, Batch Scripting, SSL Certificate Management, Wix, Deployment Automation, Windows Security, Windows Services - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-software-engineer-windows-agent-iru-8780203 ## About the Role * Drive software quality by writing modular, testable, and maintainable code. Minimum Qualifications:We're seeking engineers with a strong foundation in Windows system development and a passion for writing secure, performant, and maintainable code. * Languages: Proficiency in C and C++ - with an ability to move between languages as needed for low-level system integration. * Windows API (Win32 & COM): Deep understanding of core Windows system APIs, interprocess communication mechanisms, and COM-based architecture. * Windows Internals: Familiarity with process management, memory handling, thread scheduling, I/O subsystems, and registry operations. * Windows Services: Experience building and maintaining long-running background processes or daemons for enterprise systems. * Inter-Process Communication (IPC): Knowledge of named pipes, shared memory, sockets, and message-passing architectures for robust cross-process communication. * Software Plugin Architecture: Ability to design modular systems that support extensibility and dynamic component loading. * Software Deployment Strategies: Experience designing and managing upgrade-safe, automated deployment and update mechanisms. * Windows Installer (WiX MSI, Bootstrapper): Hands-on experience packaging, installing, and updating Windows applications with custom actions or bootstrap logic. * Public Key Infrastructure (PKI): Understanding of certificate chains, signing, and validation used in secure communications and code signing. * X.509 Certificate Management: Experience with issuing, renewing, and validating digital certificates within enterprise systems. * Cryptographic Key Management: Knowledge of key generation, storage, and signing using hardware- or software-based cryptographic providers. * TPM Architecture: Understanding of Trusted Platform Module capabilities for hardware-backed security and attestation. * Automation and Scripting: Proficiency in PowerShell or batch scripting for diagnostics, deployment, or system configuration. Nice-to-Haves: * Kernel Driver Development: Experience writing or debugging kernel-mode drivers, filter drivers, or working with the Windows Driver Framework (WDF). * UI Development with WinUI 3: Familiarity with building native Windows UIs using modern frameworks like WinUI and Windows App SDK. * UI Design Patterns (MVVM): Understanding of Model-View-ViewModel and other architectural patterns for clean separation of concerns in desktop applications. * MDM Protocol: Experience implementing or interacting with Mobile Device Management (MDM) protocols for Windows device enrollment, configuration, and compliance. * Windows Security: Understanding of access control models (ACLs, SDDL), encryption and data protection (DPAPI), and secure credential handling. * Cross-Platform Agent Development: Exposure to multi-OS agent design (macOS, Linux, Windows) for consistent policy enforcement and data collection. * Security or Endpoint Management Experience: Background in developing or operating large-scale endpoint security or device management platforms. ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [The Developer Workstation Blind Spot: Why Your Security Stack Can't See What Matters Most](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100254-the-developer-workstation-blind-spot-why-your-security-stack-can-t-see-what-matters-most) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [What’s New with Windows Power-User Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2069-what-s-new-with-windows-power-user-tools) - [Discover the open source trio you didn’t expect: .NET and PostgreSQL on Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2042-discover-the-open-source-trio-you-didn-t-expect-net-and-postgresql-on-linux) ## Related Articles - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Dev Digest 191: Malware interviews, EU ❤️ Open Source and Skilled Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/645-dev-digest-191-malware-interviews-eu-open-source-and-skilled-agents) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers)