Senior Software Engineer - C++, Windows

Are you an expert in Windows internals with a passion for low-level software engineering At Ivanti, you'll have the opportunity to develop and maintain critical Windows applications, services, and device drivers used by organizations worldwide to manage and secure their digital environments. As a vital member of our Secure Unified Endpoint Management team, you'll shape both on-premises and SaaS solutions, ensuring seamless performance and security across all deployment landscapes.

Why this role matters

Ivanti is seeking a highly skilled Windows low-level software engineer who excels in Windows internals to develop and maintain Windows applications, services and has some Windows device driver development experience to work across multiple security products within the Secure Unified Endpoint Management portfolio. This engineer will be working both with on-premises product offerings as well as SaaS cloud products as these key components are shared across these different deployment environments.

What you'll do:

• Manage Windows logo and certification pipelines (WHQL, SVVP, etc.) to ensure seamless installation, reliable operation, and ongoing compliance with industry standards.
• Build robust Windows applications, services, and device drivers using the Windows SDK & DDK, while establishing frameworks for service and driver stability across multiple Ivanti products.
• Design modernization strategies to adopt the latest Windows APIs, frameworks, and driver models for enhanced functionality and future-proofing of Ivanti's offerings.
• Partner with Product Managers and Technical Support to address technical issues, triage incompatibilities, and collaboratively define future features based on broad customer needs.
• Lead porting efforts to new hardware platforms, such as Windows on ARM, ensuring broad support for plugin hardware devices, networking, and PC platforms within product lines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize and enhance existing drivers—especially in storage and networking—for improved performance and reliability across platforms.
• Advise stakeholders on best practices for continuous delivery and quality assurance, promoting innovative solutions to maintain high standards of service and driver stability.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related engineering field
• 5+ years of Microsoft Windows software development experience using the Windows SDK for applications and Windows services.
• 2+ years of experience with Windows device driver development (including kernel-mode, and Windows Driver Model Drivers, Windows Driver Kit)
• Experience developing Windows applications & services
• Strong expertise in Windows Internals such as memory management, interrupt handling, I/O mechanisms, kernel/user mode boundaries, and multi-threading programming.
• Kernel-level debugging skills (live systems and using crash dump analysis using debug/PDB files, WinDbg, Static Driver Verified and other related tools)
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Proven ability to design and architect solutions for enterprise environments
• Experience using Microsoft Azure DevOps (ADO) for tracking work items, bugs, and test cases
• Programming languages: C language, plus object-oriented programming language experience such as C++ or C#.
• Platforms/Runtimes: Windows x86, x64, ARM architecture & .NET
• Technologies: Windows application development, Microsoft SQL, Microsoft Visual Studio, GitHub
• Strong grasp of secure code development practices
• Unit testing & automation testing

These are added pluses:

• 2+ years of Cloud services/SaaS with Azure or AWS
• Technologies: IIS, Web Services, Web Development, Jira or ADO, TLS.
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban)

Why Ivanti

• Remote-friendly, flexible schedules: Empower excellence in every setting and elevate human potential.
• Competitive compensation & total rewards: Including health, wellness, and financial plans tailored for you and your family.
• Global, diverse teams: Collaborate with talented people from 23+ countries.
• Learning & development: Grow your skills with access to best-in-class learning tools and programs.
• Equity & belonging: We value every voice. Your story helps inform our solutions for a changing world.

What drives us

Ivanti's mission is to elevate human potential within organizations by managing, protecting, and automating technology for continuous innovation.

It is through diverse and inclusive hiring, decision-making, and commitment to our employees and partners that we will continue to build and deliver world-class solutions for our customers.

To learn more about Ivanti's  Mission and Core Values.

Inclusion at Ivanti

Ivanti is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We're committed to building a diverse team and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone belongs. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life.
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