Windows Kernel Developer

Who we are:
Adaptiq is a technology hub specializing in building, scaling, and supporting R&D teams for high-end, fast-growing product companies in a wide range of industries.

About the Product
We develop a unified, AI-driven cybersecurity platform that helps organizations detect, prevent, investigate, and respond to cyber threats. The platform combines endpoint, network, cloud, email, and identity protection in a single solution, supported by automation and a 24/7 MDR service. A core part of the platform is its Windows endpoint protection technology, deployed on nearly one million devices worldwide.

About the Role
As a Windows Kernel Developer, you will develop and maintain kernel-mode drivers and low-level system components that power our endpoint protection technology. You will work closely with Product and Research teams to deliver new security capabilities, improve system performance and reliability, and contribute to a large-scale cybersecurity product.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop protection modules for the XDR platform.
• Implement, test, and maintain kernel-mode drivers and user-mode infrastructure in modern C++.
• Build and enhance security features for the Windows endpoint protection product.
• Collaborate with Product and Research teams to deliver new detection and prevention capabilities.
• Investigate, debug, and resolve complex low-level system issues.

• Contribute to technical design documents and development best practices.

   

Required Competence and Skills:

• 2–3 years of experience in system programming and low-level development in Windows environments using C++17 (or newer).
• At least 1 year of commercial experience with Windows kernel driver development.
• Good understanding of Windows internals and kernel.
• Experience with Windows debugging tools such as WinDbg.
• Experience with at least one of the following: KMDF, File System Minifilters, Registry Callbacks, or WFP Callouts.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Good English communication skills, both written and spoken.

   

Nice to Have:

• Experience developing security, endpoint protection, or threat detection products.

   

Why Us:

• We provide 20 days of vacation leave per calendar year (plus official national holidays of a country you are based in).
• We provide full accounting and legal support in all countries we operate.
• We utilize a fully remote work model with a powerful workstation and co-working space in case you need it.
• We offer a highly competitive package with yearly performance and compensation reviews.