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BCforward · 13 hours ago

Software Development Engineer (C++/Kernel/Driver)

Redmond, WA

Contract

Hybrid

Mid Level

$55/hr - $60/hr

3+ years exp

BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. They are seeking a highly motivated Software Development Engineer 2 to build and validate next-generation driver platform components while ensuring the security and reliability of device drivers.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Build and help validate and ship next‑generation driver platform components (WDK, HLK, Platform, etc) improving security & reliability

Debug complex driver/kernel‑mode issues across diverse hardware stacks

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

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

Drive AI‑first engineering through creation and integration of AI agents across development, validation, debugging, and certification processes

Qualification

Driver developmentKernel mode debuggingC/C++ developmentNative C/C++ systems programmingComplex systems debuggingVerification toolsSecurity researchBuilding AI agents

Required

Bachelor's degree in CS/related field or equivalent experience

Strong C/C++ experience

Ability to meet Microsoft security screening requirements

Preferred

Experience in one or more of: 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

Major medical

HSA

Dental

Vision

Employer-provided group life

Voluntary life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401k

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Company

BCforward

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BCforward is an information technology consulting and staffing firm.

Founded in 1998

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.bcforward.com

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