Fortra · 3 days ago
Sr. Windows Kernel Developer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$118K/yr - $187K/yr
15+ years expFortra is a company dedicated to breaking the attack chain and fostering a collaborative work environment. The Sr. Windows Kernel Developer will enhance and maintain existing software products while developing new solutions, requiring strong technical expertise and collaboration with various teams.
ConsultingCyber SecurityTraining
Responsibilities
Design, develop, document, test, and debug new and existing software systems and/or applications for market sale or large-scale proprietary software for internal use
Work with the Product Managers to outline features for the product roadmaps
Work with different teams and products to understand requirements and design solutions
Identify and evaluate new technologies for implementation
Consult with end user to prototype, refine, test, and debug programs to meet needs
Work within R&D to improve processes and best practices
Innovate process solutions
Create or align best practices
Enforcement of standards
Serve as technical expert on development projects
Participate in full development life cycle including requirements analysis and design
Write technical specifications based on conceptual design and stated business requirements
Work without supervision on the most complex projects
Complete latitude for independent judgment
Assist and mentor less experienced peers
Actively participate or take the lead in all Agile ceremonies
Qualification
Required
Typically requires 15 or more years of experience
Proven previous experience at the Senior Software Engineer role
Superior working knowledge of Agile Project development methodology and the ability to implement those methodologies in active projects
Proven experience and knowledge of the relevant programming language requirements for this role and the ability to share that knowledge with team members
Proven leadership as a project leader or as a subject matter expert
Coordinate project activities of co-located and remote team members
Clear and concise communication skills (verbal and written)
Presentation and mentoring skills
Strong C/C++ programming experience in the Windows OS environment
Strong design experience building Windows applications especially network related Windows applications
Experience working with Windows kernel and Windows services in user mode
Prior experience working with WFP, NDIS drivers on Windows
Very good hands-on understanding of networking concepts – TCP/IP, UDP, IPSec, VPN, SSL/TLS, Routing, tunnelling etc
Hands on experience debugging BSOD's and network related issues on Windows
Strong expertise with data structures and algorithms
Preferred
Good understanding of C# programming
Working with Windows installer technologies like Wix
Understanding of Jenkins jobs/pipelines
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision coverage as of hire
Immediate enrollment in 401(k), HSA, and FSA plans
Flexible PTO policy
Tuition and personal enrichment reimbursement
Option to enroll in ID Theft Protection Program
Company
Fortra
Fortra provides product training, product services, managed services, and consulting services.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-05-06Private Equity
2015-08-18Acquired
Leadership Team
Kate Bolseth
CEO
Justin "JR" Ritchie
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-10-30
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