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# Windows Kernel Developer

- **Company:** NIGHTWING LLC
- **Location:** Sterling, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $122,000 - $253,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Device Drivers, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, Performance Tuning, Systems Development Life Cycle, WinDBg, Reliability of Systems, Windows Kernel
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3467415999&tx=JK9589FFR&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## 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

Desired Skills (Preferred)

Strong understanding of operating system architecture and device drivers

Experience with system performance optimization and root-cause analysis

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, technically complex environment

## 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