Staff Windows Low Level C++ Engineer - Endpoint security
Hybrid (Poland)Full-timePosted 6mo ago
About the role
Software Engineer specializing in low-level C++ for Windows endpoint protection, working across user-mode and kernel-mode to design and develop security features for SentinelOne’s Endpoint Protection product at scale.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop advanced security features for Windows endpoint protection (user-mode and kernel-mode)
- Build and optimize mission-critical components such as anti-tampering protections, network sensors, and agent infrastructure
- Research Windows internals and debug deep system issues
- Collaborate with distributed engineering teams to deliver high-impact security capabilities
- Contribute to platforms dealing with Windows agent infrastructure (installers, logging, services, communication layer)
- Rewrite and reimplement existing features, addressing performance and stability at scale
- Share knowledge within Platform teams and the broader Windows group
- Support protection for millions of devices across enterprise and government customers
Qualifications
- Multiple years of experience as a software engineer in low-level programming using modern C++ (or C with willingness to learn modern C++)
- Hands-on experience and understanding of Windows OS design & internals, Windows low-level development, and debugging tools
- Experience on production-grade products with wide-scale deployment
- Strong communication and ability to work across time zones
- Attention to detail and high coding standards
- Advantage: experience with Windows Kernel/Drivers, security-focused development, reversing or malware analysis
Skills
Required:C++ (modern, e.g., C++23)Windows OS internalsDebugging/profiling Windows systems
Nice to have:Kernel-mode / driver development
Benefits
- Equity & Rewards: RSUs, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Time Off & Wellbeing: Competitive leave benefits, Gender-neutral parental leave
- Insurance & Financial Security: Medical and insurance benefits, Pension scheme, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Work Perks & Flexibility: Global home office allowance, Mobile phone allowance
- Wellness & Lifestyle: Wellness benefit
Last updated Oct 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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