Windows Kernel Driver Specialist

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The most important part of App Great is the team. From our founders to the last person, we are committed to creating a pleasant environment and a place where everybody feels like they belong.

We invest in them in any way we can, starting from the amazing atmosphere in the office, unique benefits and career growth opportunities.

We are seeking an experienced Еngineer to join our team, responsible for developing advanced collection
, prevention, and protection technologies. This role involves utilizing both documented and undocumented proprietary kernel mode techniques.

Our team is at the forefront of core kernel technology development for a diverse range of products, including EDR and next-gen AV. The work spans various aspects of kernel development, from infrastructure and filter drivers to function hooking, among others.

• Crash Dump Analysis: Perform deep-dive analysis of kernel memory dumps (Minidumps and Complete Memory Dumps) to identify the root cause of the crash (e.g., race conditions, stack overflows, invalid memory access, IRQL violations).
• Reproduction & Isolation: Design stress tests and verification procedures to reliably reproduce the BSOD in a controlled environment using tools like Driver Verifier and specific load-testing scripts.
• Code Review & Remediation: Audit the existing C/C++ driver code (specifically Minifilter callbacks and process notification routines) for thread safety, proper lock usage (Spinlocks/ERESOURCE), and memory handling.
• Patch Implementation: Implement robust fixes for the identified issues, ensuring zero regression in driver performance or security efficacy.
• Validation: Verify fixes using Microsoft Driver Verifier and HLK (Hardware Lab Kit) basics to ensure stability under high stress.

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or related degree;
• C/C++: 3+ years of experience in strictly kernel-mode software development.
• Win Dbg Mastery: Ability to perform “post-mortem” debugging without symbols for third-party conflicts, and live kernel debugging using VMWare/Hyper-V/KDNET. You must be comfortable analyzing stack traces, register states, and trap frames.
• Windows Internal Knowledge: Deep understanding of:
  IRQLs (Interrupt Request Levels) and DPC/Dispatcher mechanics, Memory Management (
  Paged vs. Non-Paged pool, MDLs), Synchronization primitives (Spinlocks, Mutexes, Pushlocks),
• File System Filters: Proven experience with the Filter Manager Model (Flt Mgr) and Minifilter drivers (Flt Register Filter , Pre/Post operation callbacks).
• EDR/Security Driver
  
  Experience:
  
  Familiarity with:
  ObCallbacks (Ob Register Callbacks ), Process/Thread/Image Load Notify routines (Ps Set Create Process Notify Routine Ex , etc.), Avoiding deadlocks when injecting logic into high-frequency system paths.

• Reverse Engineering: Proficiency with IDA Pro or Ghidra to analyze potential conflicts with third-party drivers (e.g., Antivirus conflicts causing the crash).
• x64 Assembly
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  Ability to read disassembly to pinpoint the exact instruction causing the fault when source lines are ambiguous.
• WHQL/WHCP
  :
  Experience with the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program signing process (in case the fix requires re-certification).

• Attractive remuneration package.
• Working style – Remote
• Flexible Working Hours
  :
  We care about results, not when you clock in, depending on the team working schedule.
• Team Events & Offsites
  :
  Regular team buildings and company events to keep the good vibes going.
• Learning & Development
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  Access to training programs to boost your skills and career.
• Career Growth Opportunities
  :
  Grow with a fast-scaling, innovation-driven company.
• Supportive Culture
  :
  Work with a young, motivated, and close-knit team.

We believe great work starts with great people. If this feels like the right place for you, we’d love to connect.

@App Great we appreciate every application we receive. Please note that only candidates selected for the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted. If your profile matches the role, our Talent Acquisition team will reach out to you directly.

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