Windows Network Device Driver expert

Job Title

Essential Competency

• Prior experience in building Windows device drivers or low-level IO (LLIO) development
• Experience in writing functional, performance and load tests with proper code coverage.
• Knowledge of NDIS (Network Driver Interface Specification), Windows Driver Kit (WDK), Network Driver Design Guide/Skill and Wireshark
• MSTest tool experience for writing junit.
• Performance and load test experience

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the engineering team on the development of high-performance Windows network drivers, ensuring compliance with industry standards and company requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and specifications for network driver development.
• Code Reviews and Mentorship:
  Conduct code reviews, providing constructive feedback to team members. Share expertise with junior developers to enhance the overall skill set of the team.
• Windows Development Environment Improvement:
  Drive innovation in the development process, proposing and implementing improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of our network driver solutions.
• Ensure robust testing suite and validation processes for network drivers, maintaining high-quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in low-level Windows driver development, with a focus on network drivers.
• Strong expertise in C and C++ programming languages.
• Proven experience in defining and implementing development and QA processes.
• In-depth knowledge of Windows internals, kernel-mode programming, and network protocols.
• Experience with debugging and performance profiling tools for Windows.

Technical Skills

• Programming
  
  Languages:
  
  Expertise in C and C++ programming languages.
• Windows Development:
  Extensive experience in low-level Windows development, including kernel-mode programming.
• Network Protocols:
  In-depth knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, and HTTP.
• Windows Internals:
  Profound understanding of Windows internals, memory management, and system architecture.
• Debugging and Profiling Tools:
  Proven experience with debugging tools like Win Dbg and performance profiling tools for Windows.
• Development Processes:
  Demonstrated ability to define and implement robust development processes, including version control, build systems, and code review workflows.
• Quality Assurance:
  Strong background in designing and implementing QA processes for Windows network drivers.
• Collaboration:
  
  Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.