Windows Kernel Driver Engineer

Windows Kernel Driver Engineer
Best fit signals (look for these on resumes):
Kernel mode driver work (WDM/KMDF), debugging, dumps, lab bring up
Device interaction debugging (hardware/firmware/software boundary) , ACPI/Power
Drivers + Windows services + telemetry instrumentation + AI diagnostics
Diagnostics pipelines / “make it observable” mindset 
HLK/HCK experience, release validation, build/release coordination
Proven habits around quality gates and automation 
Core: Windows drivers, kernel mode, user mode, system integration, telemetry, automation, debugging tools 
Delivery environment: HLK compliance, build/release coordination, troubleshooting 
Hardware edge: bring up, debug hardware/firmware/software interaction 
Programming: C/C++ (explicitly called out), plus tool ecosystems like Git (and common low-level debug ecosystems) 
What This Engineer Will Do
Develop, test, and sustain Windows kernel mode and user mode drivers and system services
Debug complex hardware / firmware / OS interactions
Drive quality, validation, and release readiness (HLK, LKG, PST)
Add telemetry and diagnostics to enable fast, remote issue resolution
Collaborate with hardware, firmware, IHVs, and internal Windows teams
Required Candidate Capabilities
Professional experience with Windows drivers or system software
Proven kernel debugging and dump analysis
Experience supporting release quality or validation
Comfortable working across hardware and firmware boundaries
Strong collaboration and ownership mindset 
Highly Desired Experience
HLK / driver signing / release pipelines
Telemetry, diagnostics, or automation tooling
Secure driver or system design practices
Device bring up or early hardware validation