Principal Kernel Ransomware Engineer

***We are unable to sponsor for this permanent full-time role***

***Position is bonus eligible***

Prestigious Enterprise Security Services Company is currently seeking a Principal Kernel Ransomware Engineer. Candidate will contribute to the Windows agent’s ability to prevent, detect, respond, and remediate attacks. In this role, you will drive enhancements in multiple product domains. This development will allow the product to better protect customers from the threat of ransomware.

Responsibilities:

• Develops prototypes for new features, transforms prototypes into production quality code
• Translates learnings from prototyping effort into crisp functional specifications and project plans for new product features with minimal direction
• Independently drives new features, bug fixes, and performance enhancements

Qualifications:

• Writes high-quality multithread-safe code in C++ in both kernel-mode and user-mode
• Always makes sound decisions with respect to best engineering practices
• Develops high-quality code in Rust or a strong desire and capacity to learn quickly (Rust)
• Has shipped at least one production quality driver for Windows NT
• Strong knowledge of Win32 APIs and NT kernel internals
• Debugs memory corruption issues and improves end-to-end system performance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly collaborative with a strong ability and desire to mentor and inspire others
• Practical professional experience in dealing successfully with ambiguity
• Knowledge and experience with Portable Executable format, Reverse Engineering
• Experience with Windows Mini-Filter drivers and Windows Filter Platform callout drivers
• Experience with SQL/Databricks and prior experience developing automated telemetry
• Familiarity with tools for Rust / C++ interoperability