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Sr. Software Engineer - Windows Sensor (Hybrid)

USA - Redmond, WA💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-07 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design and build detection logic and systems for the Falcon Sensor to identify malicious behaviors on Windows OS, leveraging user-mode and kernel-mode components.

Role type

Senior IC Windows sensor engineer (security/detection)

Builds

Detection logic, user-mode and kernel-mode components for the Falcon Sensor

Domain

Cybersecurity, Endpoint Protection, Windows OS internals

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

C/C++, Windows Internals, reverse engineering, threat detection, malware analysis, low-level OS knowledge, secure coding, CI/CD

Preferred skills

EDR/sensor product experience, kernel/firmware/device driver development, exploit/vulnerability analysis, big data systems, frontier AI/LLM technologies

Technologies

C++, Python, Domain-specific languages

Responsibilities

Design and build detection logic and systems; Research techniques for detecting malicious activity; Leverage tools to extend Falcon Sensor capabilities; Build robust solutions for complex technical problems; Own features from design to delivery; Troubleshoot issues within the product

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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