Senior Software Engineer - Windows Kernel and Device Driver Development

Staff Software Engineer-C++ ,Kernel Development , Windows Device Drivers

Are you an experienced Windows Software Engineer passionate about developing secure, reliable, and innovative solutions for global users? At Ivanti, you’ll play a crucial role in empowering organizations and users to connect effortlessly and securely—anywhere, anytime. Join our collaborative product development team and make a meaningful impact on how people work and thrive in today’s digital world. Your skills will help shape the experience of Everywhere Work, driving productivity and resilience across industries.

 

Why this role matters

As a Windows Software Engineer at Ivanti, your expertise enables secure and seamless digital connectivity for users worldwide. Through your leadership in product reliability and security, you help organizations confidently embrace the future of work, turning complex challenges into intuitive solutions.

 

What you’ll do:

• Design, develop, and maintain security Windows device drivers and Windows services
• Modernization to adopt the latest Windows driver models, frameworks, and APIs.
• Port drivers to new hardware platforms as required (e.g. Windows on ARM)
• Optimize existing drivers (storage, networking, etc.) for performance and reliability
• Manage Windows logo and certification pipelines (WHQL, SVVP, etc.) to ensure seamless installation and operation
• Collaborate with Product Managers and Technical Support to address technical issues across Ivanti’s wide customer base; triage and address incompatibilities, help define future feature capabilities as required
• Develop and maintain a framework for service and driver stability across multiple products ensuring continuous delivery capabilities with known high quality
• Ensure the broadest possible support for plugin hardware devices, networking and PC platforms throughout product offerings.
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What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related engineering field
• 10+ years of Microsoft Windows software development experience
• 5+ years of experience with Windows device driver development (including kernel-mode, and Windows Driver Model Drivers, Windows Driver Kit)
• Strong experience developing Windows services
• Advanced kernel-level debugging skills (live systems and using crash dump analysis using debug/PDB files, WinDbg, Static Driver Verified and other related tools)
• Strong expertise in Windows Internals such as memory management, interrupt handling, I/O mechanisms, kernel/user mode boundaries, and multi-threading programming.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Proven ability to design and architect solutions for enterprise environments
• Experience using Microsoft Azure DevOps (ADO) for tracking work items, bugs, and test cases
• Programming languages: C language, plus object-oriented programming language experience such as C++
• Platforms/Runtimes: Windows x86, x64, ARM architecture & .NET
• Technologies: Windows application development, Microsoft SQL, Microsoft Visual Studio, GitHub
• Strong grasp of secure code development practices
• Unit testing & automation testing
• 2+ years of Cloud services/SaaS with Azure or AWS
• Technologies: IIS, Web Services, Web Development, Jira, TLS.
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban)
• Interception, monitoring and filtering.
• Windows Kernel debugging, memory dump analysis, malware & rootkit analysis, reverse engineering (WinDbg, IDA).
• Extensive knowledge of Windows NT internals (both documented and undocumented).
• Procedural programming with C

 

Why Ivanti?

• Remote-friendly, flexible schedules: Empower excellence in every setting and elevate human potential.
• Competitive compensation & total rewards: Including health, wellness, and financial plans tailored for you and your family.
• Global, diverse teams: Collaborate with talented people from 23+ countries.
• Learning & development: Grow your skills with access to best-in-class learning tools and programs.
• Equity & belonging: We value every voice. Your story helps inform our solutions for a changing world.

 

What drives us

Ivanti’s mission is to elevate human potential within organizations by managing, protecting, and automating technology for continuous innovation.

It is through diverse and inclusive hiring, decision-making, and commitment to our employees and partners that we will continue to build and deliver world-class solutions for our customers.

To learn more about Ivanti’s  Mission and Core Values.

 

Inclusion at Ivanti

Ivanti is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse team and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone belongs. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life.
Need adjustments during the process? Reach out to talent@ivanti.com—we’re happy to help.

Ready to make your mark?
Apply today and shape the future of Everywhere Work with Ivanti!

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Experience Level

Senior Level