Staff Software Engineer - Windows Kernel (C++)

SentinelOne

63d • $148,000 - $204,000

About The Position

At SentinelOne, we’re redefining cybersecurity by pushing the limits of what’s possible—leveraging AI-powered, data-driven innovation to stay ahead of tomorrow’s threats. From building industry-leading products to cultivating an exceptional company culture, our core values guide everything we do. We’re looking for passionate individuals who thrive in collaborative environments and are eager to drive impact. If you’re excited about solving complex challenges in bold, innovative ways, we’d love to connect with you. Please note: Due to this role supporting Federal Government requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required for this position. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Software Engineer, Windows Kernel with a strong background in low-level programming and a deep understanding of Windows internals to join our Platform group. SentinelOne’s Platform group is in charge of some of our most complex low-level areas, such as Windows agent’s Anti-Tampering (self-protection from malware attempting to harm the agent), network sensors, and other kernel-side features involving both research and development. By joining this team, you will collaborate with talented engineers who are leading a feature through the whole development lifecycle. Your work will impact millions of endpoints in one of the mainstream areas of the EPP/EDR agent.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience as a Software Developer in low-level Windows programming.
• 5+ years of recent experience in C, Assembly, and C++ (experience with modern C++ 17/20 is a plus).
• Windows Kernel development expertise.
• Hands-on experience and in-depth understanding of Windows OS design and internals.
• Hands-on experience with Windows low-level development and debugging of Windows applications.
• Familiarity with standard debugging and profiling tools for Windows.
• Previous experience working on a production-grade product with wide-scale deployment.
• Previous experience with security-oriented development, reversing or malware analysis experience is an advantage.
• Great communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and with peers from different time zones.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and debug complex real-world problems as part of the Windows Kernel Platform team.
• Continuously enrich knowledge and experience with Windows OS internals and EPP/EDR ecosystem.
• Design and develop capabilities to improve product stability and enhance user experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(k), Commuter, Health and Dependent FSA
• Unlimited PTO
• Industry-leading gender-neutral parental leave
• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Employee stock purchase program
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Numerous company-sponsored events, including regular happy hours and team-building events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees