Windows Platform Architect

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💵 $240k - $250k / year

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📋 Description

• Own the design of core Windows components, from kernel drivers to user mode services • Make the product fast and light by reducing CPU use, memory use, and startup time • Find and fix hard system issues using crash dumps, traces, and kernel debugging • Lead driver signing and certification work with Microsoft • Help resolve urgent issues during US hours, such as certificate, signing, or false positive problems • Review new Windows features and APIs and decide how to use them • Work with Research to bring new protection features down to the OS level • Use AI tools to speed up design, building, and testing • Coach engineers on Windows internals and good design • Deliver clear gains in memory and CPU use across the Windows product • Lead the design of at least one major driver or core component change • Serve as the go-to person for Windows platform issues during US hours • Work with Windows and Core Technology teams in the US and Europe, as well as Research, Cloud, and Product

🎯 Requirements

• 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 • 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

🏖️ Benefits

• 15% Bonus • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage • Employee Referral Bonus Program • Wellness programs • 401k and employer matching for (US Employees) • Comprehensive Time Off policy

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