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Principal Engineer, Endpoint Protection Product – Windows Technical Leadership
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full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $195,000 - $290,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
Tech Stack
Cloud
About the role
- Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance for the Windows sensor team, driving technical strategy, building technology roadmaps, mentoring engineers, and ensuring successful project delivery
- Define and drive technical excellence through architecture reviews, design patterns, and engineering best practices
- Lead efforts in performance optimization, scalability improvements, and technical debt reduction
- Troubleshoot complex technical challenges and champion development projects that enhance product reliability and development velocity
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical innovation and architectural improvements
- Stay current with industry trends and security threats, particularly in the Windows ecosystem
Requirements
- BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience
- Extensive software development experience, with at least 6 years focused on systems programming
- Deep expertise in Windows OS internals, kernel development, and security architecture
- Advanced knowledge of C/C++ programming and modern C++ practices
- Strong understanding of software architecture patterns and best practices for resilient software development, including client/data/cloud architecture
- Experience with real-time security monitoring and threat detection systems
- Excellent technical leadership skills, with demonstrated ability to mentor, influence and guide engineering teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts at all levels
Benefits
- Remote-friendly and flexible work culture
- Market leader in compensation and equity awards
- Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
- Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
- Paid parental and adoption leaves
- Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
- Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
- Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
C/C++ programmingWindows OS internalskernel developmentsecurity architecturesoftware architecture patternsreal-time security monitoringthreat detection systemsperformance optimizationscalability improvementstechnical debt reduction
Soft skills
technical leadershipmentoringanalytical abilitiesproblem-solvingcommunication skillscollaborationinfluenceguidance
Certifications
BS in Computer Science
