Windows Driver Development_2612

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Windows Device Driver Engineer with strong expertise in Windows kernel-mode driver development, networking drivers, and virtualization technologies. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience developing Windows drivers for x86 platforms, preferably with AMD or similar architectures, and possess deep knowledge of VirtIO, virtualization stacks, and low-level hardware interfaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and optimize Windows kernel-mode device drivers for networking and platform devices.
• Develop and enhance Windows networking drivers for high-performance networking solutions.
• Design and implement VirtIO-based paravirtualized drivers for Windows platforms.
• Work with virtualization technologies such as Xen, KVM, and QEMU device models.
• Develop and debug Windows kernel-mode drivers using WDM, KMDF, and UMDF frameworks.
• Perform root cause analysis and debug kernel crashes using WinDbg and other debugging tools.
• Analyze memory dumps and troubleshoot complex kernel-level issues.
• Support PCIe device enumeration, device ID management, and hardware integration.
• Work closely with hardware teams for Ethernet MAC/PHY integration and redriver configuration.
• Participate in WHQL certification activities and ensure driver compliance with Microsoft standards.
• Collaborate with firmware, hardware, and validation teams to deliver high-quality driver solutions.
• Prepare technical documentation, design specifications, and debugging reports.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Windows device driver development.
• Experience working on AMD or similar x86-based platforms is preferred.
  
  

Required Technical Skills

• Strong experience in Windows driver development.
• Strong expertise in Windows networking driver development.
• Hands-on experience with VirtIO architecture and paravirtualized drivers.
• Experience with Windows kernel-mode driver frameworks:
• WDM
• KMDF
• UMDF
• Strong proficiency in C and C++.
• Experience using debugging tools such as:
• WinDbg
• TraceView
• Strong experience in kernel crash dump analysis using WinDbg.
• Good understanding of:
• PCIe enumeration
• Device ID handling
• WHQL certification process
• Experience with Ethernet MAC/PHY integration and redriver configuration.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with virtualization platforms:
• Xen
• KVM
• Understanding of QEMU device models.
• Knowledge of hardware interfaces such as:
• I2C
• SMBus
• UART
• Familiarity with low-level system architecture and platform bring-up.
• Experience working in embedded systems or virtualization environments.