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Sophos · 5 months ago

Senior Software Engineer 2 - Windows Cybersecurity C++

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level
money$149K/yr - $248K/yr
date5+ years exp

Sophos is a global leader in advanced security solutions, specializing in defeating cyberattacks. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer 2 with expertise in Windows internals and low-level development to design and implement core components for their Windows agent, focusing on real-time threat detection and analysis.

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Responsibilities

Design and implement core components for our Windows agent with high concurrency and low system impact
Develop and maintain Windows kernel-mode drivers and user-mode services
Analyze and debug complex system issues, including crash dumps and low-level tracing
Collaborate with product and engineering teams to build next-generation endpoint detection capabilities
Build tools to support internal workflows and contribute to automated testing
Follow best practices for software quality, code reviews, and secure development
Contribute to a cross-platform development effort alongside Linux and macOS teammates

Qualification

Windows kernel driver developmentWindows internalsModern C++Object-oriented designCrash dump analysisEvent Tracing (ETW)X86/x64 AssemblyWinsockWin32MicrokernelsNanokernels

Required

Minimum of 5 years of experience in modern C++
Minimum of 2 years of experience in Windows kernels and internals
Deep understanding of object-oriented design
Hands-on experience with Windows kernel driver development
Strong debugging skills and experience with crash dump analysis
Solid knowledge of Windows internals: File systems, memory/process/thread management, networking stack
Event Tracing (ETW), hooking, or instrumentation
Familiarity with x86/x64 Assembly
Experience with any of: Winsock, WSK, Win32, microkernels, nanokernels
BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Benefits

Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy
Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities
Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint
Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp
Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge
Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing

Company

Sophos

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Sophos develops network security and threat management products to protect organizations against malicious acts.
dateFounded in 1985
location
Abingdon, Oxfordshire, GBR
people-size5001-10000 employees
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http://www.sophos.com

H1B Sponsorship

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2023 (28)
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2021 (26)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$125.01M
2021-08-24Post Ipo Equity· $65.23M
2019-10-14Acquired
2015-06-26IPO

Leadership Team

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Joe Levy
Chief Executive Officer
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Peter Lammer
Co-founder
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