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# Windows Platform Architect - Remote, USA

- **Company:** Malwarebytes
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $240,000 - $250,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Antivirus Softwares, Software Debugging, File Systems, Software Construction, WinDBg, Windows Security
- **Published:** October 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=92410708f47ef6b8

## About the Role

* 10+ years building software, with deep focus on Windows internals
 * Hands-on kernel driver work: file system minifilters, kernel callbacks, and the Windows driver model
 * Strong C and C++ skills
 * Experience with C# and .NET performance, including startup time and memory use
 * Skill with performance and debugging tools such as WinDbg, ETW, WPA, and PerfView
 * Experience shipping software that runs with high rights on a large number of PCs, where stability matters most
 * A track record of solving hard problems and shipping production software
 * Clear writing and speaking, and a habit of sharing knowledge with others

Nice to Have:

 * Experience with security products such as antivirus or endpoint protection
 * Knowledge of ELAM, Protected Process Light, or other Windows security features
 * Experience with driver certification (HLK, WHQL, attestation signing)
 * Experience with cloud to endpoint telemetry