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# Senior Kernel Software Developer

- **Company:** ThreatLocker Inc.
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, C++ (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Software Debugging, Device Drivers, File Systems, Memory Management, Monitoring of Systems, Kernel Debuggers, Open Source Technology, Reverse Engineering, Subsystems, WinDBg, Malware, Windows Driver Kit, Windows Kernel, Malware Detection, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** June 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3d33239446d73bc9

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Vulnerability research?, * 5+ years of hands-on experience developing Windows kernel-mode drivers.

 * Experience with Windows filter driver development, including file system minifilters, registry filters, or network filters.
 * Understanding of Windows system internals, including memory management, I/O subsystems, object management, process management, and related kernel components.
 * C/C++ development skills.
 * Experience with Windows Driver Kit (WDK) and kernel debugging tools.
 * Experience analyzing kernel crashes, memory dumps, and system behavior using WinDbg and related technologies.
 * Cybersecurity industry experience, particularly with endpoint protection, EDR, anti-malware, or system monitoring products.
 * Strong understanding of code injection techniques, hooking mechanisms, kernel exploitation methods, and mitigation strategies.
 * Excellent problem-solving abilities and a security-first engineering mindset., * Malware analysis experience.
 * Reverse engineering experience.
 * Rootkit detection and analysis experience.
 * Knowledge of Windows kernel threat models.
 * Familiarity with secure coding practices for low-level systems.
 * Experience with Microsoft driver signing, WHQL certification, and driver submission processes.
 * Contributions to open-source security projects.
 * Security research publications, conference presentations, or community involvement.

## Description

* Design and develop Windows kernel-mode filter drivers to support advanced security monitoring and enforcement capabilities.
 * Build and maintain file system minifilters, registry filters, network filters, and other low-level system components.
 * Research and analyze Windows internals to implement advanced security features and tamper-resistant protections.
 * Collaborate with threat researchers and software engineers to create scalable endpoint security solutions.
 * Debug complex kernel issues, analyze crash dumps, and optimize performance using WinDbg, ETW, and related tools.
 * Develop secure, reliable, and maintainable driver code that meets Microsoft's signing and certification requirements.
 * Monitor Windows platform updates and ensure ongoing compatibility across supported operating systems.
 * Contribute to the design and evolution of next-generation endpoint protection technologies.


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