Windows Kernel Developer (TS/SCI w POLY)

  • Falls Technology
  • McLean, Virginia
  • 04/24/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications Python Graduate IT Testing

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: 100-150k

TS/SCI w POLY Required


About the Role: We are looking for a skilled Windows Kernel Developer to build and debug kernel-level software for Windows systems. This position requires deep expertise in low-level systems and diagnostics to support advanced development projects.

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

- At least 3 years of professional software development experience, including design, implementation, testing, analysis, and debugging.

- Demonstrated experience using software configuration management tools (e.g., Git).

- Software systems development experience and understanding of OS internals in at least one of: BSD/Linux/Unix, Windows, Mac OS, Android, or RISC assembly.

- At least 3 years of experience developing, testing, and debugging in C, C++, and Python.

- At least 3 years of demonstrated in-depth experience developing, testing, and debugging software for Windows OS using Visual Studio IDE and Windows SDK.

- Demonstrated in-depth understanding of Windows low-level systems development and API.

- At least 3 years of demonstrated experience developing and testing kernel-level software for Windows.

- At least 3 years of Windows Kernel-level debugging and diagnostics using tools such as Windows DDK, WinDBG, or equivalent.

- Ability to obtain and maintain necessary security clearances.

Desired Qualifications:

- Ability to reverse engineer (RE) code.

- Experience working independently and in teams in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

- Undergraduate or graduate degree or certifications in a relevant technical field.

- Demonstrated experience utilizing a diversity of development languages.

- In-depth understanding and/or implementation of CNE techniques and methodologies, including application and mitigation for BSD/Linux/Unix, Windows, Mac OS, Android, or RISC assembly.

- Experience applying continuous integration and automated testing tools to software development practices.

- Experience with firewalls, standard operating systems features, and PSPs.

- At least 3 years of experience developing and testing applications on Windows, Mac, Linux, Mobile, or Embedded platforms.


TS/SCI w POLY Required