Senior 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 seeking a Senior Kernel Engineer for its Windows agent.
• Focus on developing anti-ransomware solutions.
• Work in a remote-native, distributed global team.
• Responsibilities include developing prototypes and writing high-quality code.
• Requires experience with multithread-safe code in C++.
• Must have shipped a production quality driver for Windows NT.
• Strong knowledge of Win32 APIs and NT kernel internals is essential.
• Debugging memory corruption issues is a key responsibility.
• Above average communication skills are required.
• Benefits include comprehensive healthcare and a 401k plan.

Requirements

• Experience in kernel-mode and user-mode programming in C++.
• Ability to work independently with solid engineering practices.
• Experience with Windows Mini-Filter and Filter Platform drivers is a plus.
• Knowledge of Portable Executable format and reverse engineering is advantageous.
• Familiarity with SQL/Databricks and automated telemetry development.
• Collaboration skills and the ability to mentor others are desired.

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.