Technical Architect

Role:
Senior / Lead Windows Device Driver, Firmware & Application Developer

Location:

Spring, USA

We are looking for a Senior / Lead Windows Device Driver, Firmware & Application Developer with strong software development experience.

• 12-16 years of hands‑on software development experience on the Windows platform.
• Expert proficiency in C/C++, with strong knowledge of C++14/C++17.
• Strong experience with Qt, Win
  32 API, and MFC for Windows application development.
• Strong understanding of Windows Internals, including processes, threads, services, registry, security, UAC, Plug and Play, and power management.
• Extensive experience in Windows Device Driver development using WDF, KMDF, and UMDF, including WDK, INF, device installation, I/O, and driver lifecycle.
• Experience developing BIOS/Firmware update and recovery tools.
• Hands‑on experience with ARM
  64/ARM
  64EC
  , including Windows on ARM and porting solutions across x64 and ARM architectures.
• Knowledge of WMI and Windows device/firmware management.
• Experience with HLK/WHQL certification, driver signing, packaging, and release processes.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills using Visual Studio, Win Dbg, Trace View, and ETW.
• Experience with Windows SDK/WDK, Visual Studio migration, and Windows platform upgrades.
• Good understanding of Windows security and secure coding practices.
• Exposure to UWP/C# is an added advantage.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments with strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.

• Design and implement Windows applications, device drivers, and firmware/BIOS tools based on product requirements and architecture.
• Develop and enhance Qt‑based UI applications and integrate them with Windows, driver, and firmware components.
• Design, develop, and maintain KMDF/UMDF/WDF device drivers.
• Develop solutions supporting x64, ARM
  64/ARM
  64EC
  , including Windows on ARM platforms.
• Implement and maintain firmware/BIOS update and recovery functionality.
• Utilize WMI and Windows management interfaces for device and firmware management.
• Analyze and resolve complex application, driver, OS, and firmware issues through root‑cause analysis and advanced debugging.
• Support HLK/WHQL certification, including investigation and resolution of certification failures.
• Manage driver signing, packaging, binary generation, and product release activities.
• Lead porting and migration to new Windows versions, Visual Studio/SDK/WDK versions, and hardware architectures.
• Ensure compliance with product security and Windows platform requirements.
• Conduct code reviews, technical design reviews, and unit/integration/regression testing.
• Collaborate with firmware, BIOS, hardware, driver, QA, security, and release teams.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to team members in C++, Windows Internals, driver development, debugging, and ARM platforms.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum activities, including planning, estimation, reviews, and technical discussions.

• Result oriented and proactive team player
• Good in communication
• Interpersonal skills

• Bachelor of Engineering (Computer background preferred)