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.

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