Principal Kernel Engineer - Remote

Overview

Halcyon is the industry’s first dedicated, adaptive security platform that combines multiple proprietary advanced prevention engines along with AI models focused specifically on stopping ransomware.

In Short

• Halcyon is looking for an experienced Principal Kernel Engineer.
• The role involves enhancing the Windows agent to prevent, detect, respond, and remediate attacks.
• Collaboration with Engineering, Product, and Customer Success teams is essential.
• Drive customer-facing problem investigations and performance enhancements.
• Write high-quality multithread-safe code in C++ and develop in Rust.
• Strong knowledge of Win32 APIs and NT kernel internals is required.
• Debugging memory corruption issues is part of the role.
• Excellent communication skills and collaboration are necessary.
• Experience with ambiguity and mentoring others is valued.
• Bonus skills include knowledge of Portable Executable format and experience with SQL/Databricks.

Requirements

• Experience in writing high-quality code in C++ and Rust.
• Shipped at least one production quality driver for Windows NT.
• Strong knowledge of Win32 APIs and NT kernel internals.
• Ability to debug memory corruption issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset with mentoring abilities.
• Experience dealing with ambiguity.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents.
• 401k plan with a generous employer contribution.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible PTO policy.
• Parental leave.
• Generous equity offering.