Graphics Developer

Job Title: Senior Windows Systems Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Windows Systems Engineer to design, build, and maintain the core Windows software that powers our mammography display stations. This role focuses on native Windows development at the system level, including Windows desktop applications and background services that run close to the operating system and hardware. This position requires a deep understanding of Windows OS behavior, long-running services, multithreading, memory management, inter-process communication, and system reliability in a regulated medical environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain native Windows desktop applications and Windows services.
• Build background services that start with the system to manage critical workstation behavior.
• Work directly with Windows APIs to handle processes, threads, synchronization, file system access, and OS lifecycle events.
• Design and maintain multi-process architectures, including secure inter-process communication (IPC).
• Ensure software behaves correctly across Windows state changes such as login/logout, lock/unlock, restarts, and remote sessions.
• Debug and improve stability, performance, and reliability, addressing crashes, hangs, and memory issues.
• Operate in a driver- and hardware-adjacent environment from user-mode code, without writing drivers.
• Collaborate with adjacent teams working in C++ and, where applicable, .NET-based components.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of professional experience developing native Windows software in C++.
• Experience building and owning Windows desktop applications and/or Windows services in production.
• Direct experience working with Windows APIs and OS-level behavior beyond high-level frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with multithreaded C++ applications and concurrency challenges.
• Strong understanding of C++ memory management, including ownership, lifetimes, RAII, and smart pointers.
• Experience debugging crashes, memory leaks, hangs, or performance issues in production systems.
• Experience working with multi-process systems and at least one Windows IPC mechanism.
• Comfort operating in system-level or OS-adjacent Windows applications that must run reliably over long periods.
• Understanding of Windows execution contexts, including user vs service operation and permission constraints.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Windows Services running under service accounts.
• Familiarity with hardware- or driver-adjacent Windows applications (user-mode interaction).
• Exposure to environments with mixed C++ and .NET components.
• Experience in medical systems, imaging workstations, or other regulated/mission-critical software.
• Experience with Windows diagnostics tools (logging, crash dumps, system analysis).
• Bachelor"s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.

Work Environment

The work environment is characterized by a small, collaborative team of 8-10 individuals located in Portland. The position involves working closely with Windows technologies and requires a deep understanding of system-level development. Training will be provided for 6 months under a retiring Senior member, offering a wealth of development knowledge and the opportunity to take over product ownership. The company culture includes employee appreciation initiatives, fostering a supportive and engaging workplace.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Beaverton, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $62.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Beaverton,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.