Windows OS Internals Guru (C++)
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Apply to this jobOur client is seeking an elite engineer with extensive experience working with low level structures and interfaces within Windows. You’ll have the opportunity to build the future of technology stacks, working in a small team with the ability to substantially influence technical direction and operate without micromanagement.
The role will be focused on solving currently unsolved challenges in the security industry. Familiarity working in undocumented or semi-documented areas of the operating system will be crucial, requiring a “hacker” mentality to tackle problems creatively. Driver development expertise is recommended and familiarity working with malware is highly beneficial.
- Desire to work in a dynamic field, facing and solving problems which regularly have no currently known solution within the industry
- Proficiency in C and C++ on Windows
- Minifilter driver development
- Experience working with system instrumentation via callbacks, hooks, or hypervisors
- Extensive knowledge of the Windows API, particularly the lower level Nt APIs.
- Familiarity with the underlying structures of the registry and NTFS/FAT file systems
- Solid background in malware analysis and reverse engineering using IDA, HIEW, OllyDbg, or Windbg
- Multi-threaded client/server application development experience
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Summary
Develop low-level Windows components, analyze malware, and solve security challenges in a small team
Job title
Windows OS Internals Guru (C++)
Experience level
senior level
Industry
software
Location requirements
San Diego, CA, with remote work allowed
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
San Diego, CA, USA