SecRolesWindows Kernel Developer – Malware Sandbox Developer
About Us
Versa Networks, Inc. is a leading vendor of next-generation Software Defined solutions and architectures, including SD-WAN, SD-LAN, SASE (Secure Access Service Edge), and NGFW. Versa is providing an end-to-end solution that both simplifies and secures every network edge, be it on LAN, WAN, or Cloud network.
The goal of Versa Networks is to provide unprecedented business advantages through a software-based approach that allows for unmatched agility, cost savings and scaling. We have created a feature-rich, scalable yet simple to use software platform to implement many different enterprise and service provider use cases, including:
· Full software-defined branch for enterprise customers.
· Secure SD-WAN and SD-LAN for enterprises with layered security.
· Next-generation managed services for service providers.
Experience Level: at least 5 years recent experience in developing security solutions like Endpoint Detection and Response Engines, Anti-Virus Engines, Endpoint Monitoring Solutions for Windows
About the Role
We are looking for a highly skilled Windows Kernel Developer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for building and maintaining low-level components for Windows based driver that collects events to detect and classify malware. Your work will focus on kernel-mode drivers, hooking/monitoring mechanisms, and interacting with core Windows internals.
This role is ideally suited for someone with a strong background in Windows system internals, kernel development, and low-level debugging, especially if you have prior experience working on security products like EDRs or antivirus engines.
Key Responsibilities
· Design and develop Windows kernel-mode drivers for endpoint security solutions.
· Implement low-level monitoring of process/thread/file/registry/network activity.
· Build hooks and filters using Windows filtering platforms (e.g., MiniFilter, WFP, ETW, etc.).
· Work closely with the threat research team to support detection logic in userland and kernel space.
· Maintain high performance and stability in sensitive environments.
· Perform kernel-level debugging (WinDbg, KD) and crash dump analysis (BSODs).
· Implement techniques for self-defense, anti-tampering, and secure communication between kernel and user space.
Experience
· 5+ years of hands-on experience with Windows kernel programming.
· Solid grasp of Windows internals, including memory management, process/thread lifecycle, handle tables, IRPs, APCs, and DPCs.
· Proficiency in C/C++, especially for system-level development.
· Experience with kernel debuggers (WinDbg, KD) and crash dump analysis.
· Familiarity with MiniFilter drivers, WFP, Kernel Callbacks as used in security products
· Understanding of driver signing, code integrity, and patch guard (KMCI/PG).
· Ability to write efficient, secure, and reliable code in performance-sensitive environments.
· Strong debugging, reverse engineering skills.
Good To Have
· Prior experience in developing security products like EDR, AV engines, HIDS, or DFIR tools.
· Understanding of malware techniques, rootkits, code injection, and anti-analysis mechanisms.
· Familiarity with user-mode and kernel-mode communication (IOCTLs, ALPC, shared memory).
· Experience building self-defense and anti-tampering mechanisms in security products.
· Understanding of virtualization-based security (VBS), Hyper-V, Control Flow Guard (CFG), etc.
· Experience working with cloud-integrated endpoint platforms or telemetry pipelines.
Why Join Us
· Become the go-to application and infrastructure security expert within the dev team.
· Work on high-impact products using cutting-edge cloud and container technologies.
· Influence design, architecture, and delivery with a security-first approach.
Enjoy a collaborative, ownership-driven engineering culture focused on excellence
Check us out!
https://www.linkedin.com/company/versa-networks/posts/?feedView=all
Look forward to talk you.
Our Benefits
Versa Networks is a rapidly growing organization and is built by people with vast experience in networking industry. We are a pragmatic team with a healthy work-life balance. We offer competitive compensation packages and quality of life benefit to everyone in an inspiring environment with skilled and passionate coworkers. Our exciting company culture offers a great place to work.