Job Title: Windows Kernal Driver
Location: Redmond, WA
Onsite/ Remote: Day 1 Onsite at customer location
JD :
Windows Kernal Driver Engineer role
Best fit signals to look for on resumes:
Experience with kernel mode driver work (WDM/KMDF), debugging, dumps, and lab bring up
Device interaction debugging across hardware, firmware, and software boundaries, including ACPI/Power
Familiarity with drivers, Windows services, telemetry instrumentation, and AI diagnostics
Experience with diagnostics pipelines and a "make it observable" mindset
HLK/HCK knowledge, release validation, and build/release coordination
Core requirements:
Expertise in Windows drivers, kernel mode and user mode, system integration, telemetry, automation, and debugging tools
Delivery environment includes HLK compliance, build/release coordination, and troubleshooting
Hardware edge: bring up, debugging hardware/firmware/software interaction
Proficiency in C/C++ and relevant tool ecosystems like Git and low level debug tools
Responsibilities:
Develop, test, and sustain Windows kernel mode and user mode drivers and system services
Debug complex hardware, firmware, and OS interactions
Drive quality, validation, and release readiness (HLK, LKG, PST)
Add telemetry and diagnostics for fast, remote issue resolution
Collaborate with hardware, firmware, IHVs, and internal Windows teams
Required Candidate Capabilities:
Professional experience with Windows drivers or system software
Proven kernel debugging and dump analysis skills
Experience supporting release quality or validation
Ability to work across hardware and firmware boundaries
Strong collaboration and ownership mindset
Highly Desired Experience:
HLK/driver signing/release pipelines
Telemetry, diagnostics, or automation tooling
Secure driver or system design practices
Device bring up or early hardware validation
Candidates