Windows Kernel Developer

Who we are:
Adaptiq is a technology hub focused on building, scaling, and supporting R&D teams for fast-growing product companies across different industries.
 

About the Product
We are working on a unified AI-powered cybersecurity platform that enables companies to detect, prevent, investigate, and respond to cyber threats more efficiently. The solution brings together endpoint, network, cloud, email, and identity protection within one platform, enhanced by automation and 24/7 Managed Detection and Response services.

One of the key components of the platform is its Windows endpoint protection technology, which is currently deployed on nearly one million devices globally.
 

About the Role
As a Windows Kernel Developer, you will be responsible for developing and supporting kernel-mode drivers and low-level system components that are essential to the endpoint protection product.

You will collaborate closely with Product and Research teams to build new security capabilities, improve stability and performance, and contribute to a large-scale cybersecurity solution used by customers worldwide.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop protection modules for the XDR platform.
• Implement, test, and maintain kernel-mode drivers and user-mode infrastructure using modern C++.
• Build and improve security features for the Windows endpoint protection product.
• Work closely with Product and Research teams to deliver new threat detection and prevention capabilities.
• Investigate, debug, and resolve complex low-level system issues.
• Contribute to technical design documentation, development guidelines, and 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.
• Solid understanding of Windows internals and kernel architecture.
• Experience with Windows debugging tools, including WinDbg.
• Hands-on experience with at least one of the following: KMDF, File System Minifilters, Registry Callbacks, or WFP Callouts.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Good written and spoken English.
   

Nice to Have:

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

Why Us:

• 20 vacation days per calendar year, plus official national holidays in the country where you are based.
• Full accounting and legal support in all countries where we operate.
• Fully remote work model, with a powerful workstation and access to co-working space if needed.
• Competitive compensation package with annual performance and salary reviews.