Senior Kernel Engineer

1 Month ago • All levels • Software Development & Engineering • $210,000 PA - $250,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Halcyon is seeking a Senior Kernel Engineer to enhance its Windows agent for preventing, detecting, responding to, and remediating ransomware attacks. The role involves driving product improvements in multiple domains. The company is a remote-native, distributed global team focused on delivering an advanced adaptive security platform. This position requires developing prototypes, contributing to functional specifications and project plans, and writing high-quality code for new features, bug fixes, and performance enhancements. The ideal candidate will contribute to building a groundbreaking security product to better protect customers from ransomware threats.
Must have:
  • Write high-quality multithread-safe code in C++ (kernel-mode and user-mode)
  • Work independently with solid engineering practices
  • Shipped at least one production quality driver for Windows NT
  • Strong knowledge of Win32 APIs and NT kernel internals
  • Debug memory corruption issues and improve system performance
  • Above average written and verbal communication skills
Good to have:
  • Collaborative and able to mentor others
  • Knowledge of Portable Executable format and Reverse Engineering
  • Experience with Windows Mini-Filter drivers and WFP callout drivers
  • Experience with SQL/Databricks and telemetry development
  • Familiarity with Rust / C++ interoperability tools
Perks:
  • Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents
  • 401k plan with generous employer contribution
  • Short and long-term disability coverage, basic life and AD&D insurance plans
  • Medical and dependent care FSA options
  • Flexible PTO policy
  • Parental leave
  • Generous equity offering

Job Details

What we do:
Halcyon is the industry’s first dedicated, adaptive security platform that combines multiple proprietary advanced prevention engines along with AI models focused specifically on stopping ransomware.

Who we are:
Halcyon was formed in 2021 by a team of cyber industry veterans after battling the scourge of ransomware (and advanced threats) for years at some of the largest global security vendors. Comprised of leaders from Cylance (now Blackberry), Accuvant (now Optiv), Fireye and ISS X-Force (now IBM), Halcyon is focused on building products and solutions for mid-market and enterprise customers.

As a remote-native, completely distributed global team, we recognize great talent can exist anywhere. We invite you to apply to a job you’re interested in and we'll work a plan to meet your needs.

The Role:

Halcyon’s goal is to deliver an anti-ransomware solution that breaks new ground as to what an amazing security product can deliver. Aligned with this goal, Halcyon is looking for an experienced Senior Kernel Engineer to contribute to our Windows agent’s ability to prevent, detect, respond, and remediate attacks. In this role, you will drive enhancements in multiple product domains. This development will allow Halcyon’s product to better protect customers from the threat of ransomware.

Responsibilities:

  • Develops prototypes for new features

  • Contributes to functional specifications and project plans for new product features

  • Writes high quality code in the form of new features, bug fixes, and performance enhancements

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Writes high-quality multithread-safe code in C++ in both kernel-mode and user-mode

  • Works independently with little to no direction, and demonstrates solid engineering practices (planning, documentation, unit testing, etc.)

  • Has shipped at least one production quality driver for Windows NT

  • Strong knowledge of Win32 APIs and NT kernel internals

  • Debugs memory corruption issues and improves end-to-end system performance

  • Above average written and verbal communication skills

Bonus skills and Qualifications:

  • Collaborative with an ability and desire to mentor and inspire others

  • Knowledge and experience with Portable Executable format, Reverse Engineering

  • Experience with Windows Mini-Filter drivers and Windows Filter Platform callout drivers

  • Experience with SQL/Databricks and prior experience developing automated telemetry

  • Familiarity with tools for Rust / C++ interoperability

Benefits:

 Halcyon offers the following benefits to eligible employees:

  • Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents.

  • 401k plan with a generous employer contribution.

  • Short and long-term disability coverage, basic life and AD&D insurance plans.

  • Medical and dependent care FSA options.

  • Flexible PTO policy.

  • Parental leave.

  • Generous equity offering.

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.​

Base Salary Range: $210,000 - $250,000

Bonus Target: 10%

In accordance with applicable state and federal laws, the range provided is Halcyon’s reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location. Base pay is one part of the total package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and equity in the Company.

We understand it takes a diverse team of highly intelligent, passionate, curious, and creative people to develop the exceptional product we are building. Our dynamic team has incredible perspectives to share, just as we know you do, and we take great pride in being an equal opportunity employer.

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