Windows Kernel Driver Engineer

Role: Windows Kernel Driver EngineerLocation: Redmond, WAWindows Kernel Driver Engineer: Kernel mode driver work (WDM/KMDF), debugging, dumps, lab bring upDevice interaction debugging (hardware/firmware/software boundary), ACPI/PowerDrivers + Windows services + telemetry instrumentation + AI diagnosticsDiagnostics pipelines / “make it observable” mindset HLK/HCK experience, release validation, build/release coordinationProven habits around quality gates and automation Core: Windows drivers, kernel mode, user mode, system integration, telemetry, automation, debugging tools Delivery environment: HLK compliance, build/release coordination, troubleshooting Hardware edge: bring up, debug hardware/firmware/software interaction Programming: C/C++ (explicitly called out), plus tool ecosystems like Git (and common low-level debug ecosystems) What This Engineer Will Do: Develop, test, and sustain Windows kernel mode and user mode drivers and system servicesDebug complex hardware / firmware / OS interactionsDrive quality, validation, and release readiness (HLK, LKG, PST) Add telemetry and diagnostics to enable fast, remote issue resolutionCollaborate with hardware, firmware, IHVs, and internal Windows teamsRequired Candidate Capabilities: Professional experience with Windows drivers or system softwareProven kernel debugging and dump analysisExperience supporting release quality or validationComfortable working across hardware and firmware boundariesStrong collaboration and ownership mindset Highly Desired Experience: HLK / driver signing / release pipelinesTelemetry, diagnostics, or automation toolingSecure driver or system design practicesDevice bring up or early hardware validation