Apply on Employer Site

Apex Systems · 23 hours ago

Applications Dev & Test - Software Development Engineer 2

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$52/hr - $55/hr

3+ years exp

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. They are seeking a Software Development Engineer 2 to build foundational systems for Windows device drivers, focusing on improving security and reliability while collaborating with various teams.

Human ResourcesInformation TechnologyRecruiting

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Build, validate, and ship next-generation driver platform components (WDK, HLK, Platform) to improve security and reliability

Debug complex driver/kernel mode issues across diverse hardware stacks

Investigate security issues and identify vulnerability patterns to secure the driver ecosystem

Collaborate with Windows teams and hardware partners to deliver robust, certifiable drivers

Drive AI-first engineering by creating and integrating AI agents across development, validation, debugging, and certification processes

Qualification

Driver developmentKernel mode debuggingC/C++ developmentComplex systems debuggingSecurity research

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)

Strong C/C++ experience

Ability to meet Microsoft security screening requirements

Driver development – 3+ years

Kernel mode debugging – 3+ years

C/C++ development – 3+ years

Preferred

Driver or kernel mode development

Native C/C++ systems programming

Complex systems debugging

Verification tools (static or runtime)

Security research

Building or integrating AI agents

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability

Other insurance plans

ESPP (employee stock purchase program)

401K program

HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan)

SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions

Corporate discount savings program

On-demand training program

Access to certification prep

Library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars

Certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA

Company

Apex Systems

Glassdoor3.8

Apex Systems, a division of On Assignment, provides organizations with IT staffing solutions to address gaps in their current workforce.

Founded in 1995

Richmond, Virginia, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.apexsystems.com

H1B Sponsorship

Apex Systems has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship

Represents job field similar to this job

Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (28)

2024 (21)

2023 (35)

2022 (26)

2021 (29)

2020 (38)