Sr Staff Firmware Engineer (Windows Kernel Drivers)

TL;DR

Sr Staff Firmware Engineer (Windows Kernel Drivers): Designing and maintaining Windows kernel-mode and user-mode device drivers for high-speed SerDes IPs with an accent on KMDF/UMDF and low-level system stability. Focus on debugging complex kernel crashes, optimizing driver performance, and ensuring Microsoft WHQL/HLK certification.

Location: Onsite in Santa Clara, CA

Salary: $131,010 - $196,300 per annum

Company

hirify.global provides semiconductor solutions that serve as essential building blocks for data infrastructure across enterprise, cloud, and AI architectures.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain Windows kernel-mode and user-mode device drivers using KMDF/UMDF.
• Implement drivers for USB, PCIe, or custom hardware interfaces.
• Debug complex kernel-mode issues including crashes, memory corruption, race conditions, and performance bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with hardware, FPGA, firmware, and validation teams to bring up new devices.
• Ensure drivers meet Microsoft WHQL / HLK certification requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and define driver development best practices and automation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in Windows system or driver development.
• Strong expertise in C/C++ for low-level systems programming.
• Hands-on experience with Windows Driver Kit (WDK), KMDF, and UMDF.
• Proficiency with driver debugging tools such as WinDbg / KD and crash dump analysis.
• Must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under U.S. export control laws (EAR).

Nice to have

• Experience with PCIe, USB, NVMe, or networking drivers.
• Familiarity with FPGA, firmware, BIOS, or UEFI interactions.
• Knowledge of Windows security concepts, including driver signing and secure boot.
• Exposure to Linux kernel development.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back.
• Comprehensive benefits covering financial well-being, family support, and mental/physical health.
• Robust mental health resources and recognition/service awards.
• Environment focused on purposeful innovation and professional growth.