Windows Kernel Driver Engineer

Job Title: Windows Kernel Driver Engineer Location: Redmond, WA Onsite/ Remote: Day 1 Onsite at customer locationMode of Hire: 6+ months contract Windows Kernel Driver Engineer Best fit signals (look for these on resumes):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” mindsetHLK/HCK experience, release validation, build/release coordinationProven habits around quality gates and automationCore: Windows drivers, kernel mode, user mode, system integration, telemetry, automation, debugging toolsDelivery environment: HLK compliance, build/release coordination, troubleshootingHardware edge: bring up, debug hardware/firmware/software interactionProgramming: C/C++ (explicitly called out), plus tool ecosystems like Git (and common low-level debug ecosystems) What This Engineer Will DoDevelop, 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 teams Required Candidate CapabilitiesProfessional 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 ExperienceHLK / driver signing / release pipelinesTelemetry, diagnostics, or automation toolingSecure driver or system design practicesDevice bring up or early hardware validation