Senior Windows System / Driver Engineer

Senior Windows System / Driver Engineer

We are a technology solutions firm headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with a strong presence across the United States. Unified by a shared passion for solving complicated problems, our people are our greatest asset. We use technology as a tool to bridge the gap between strategy and execution, powered by the knowledge, skills, and the expertise of our teams, who all have unique perspectives and years of experience across multiple industries. We're bold, smart, agile, and fun.

Blueprint helps organizations unlock value from existing assets by leveraging cutting-edge technology to create additional revenue streams and new lines of business. We connect strategy, business solutions, products, and services to transform and grow companies.

At Blueprint, we believe in the power of possibility and are passionate about bringing it to life. Whether you join our bustling product division, our multifaceted services team or you want to grow your career in human resources, your ability to make an impact is amplified when you join one of our teams. You'll focus on solving unique business problems while gaining hands-on experience with the world's best technology. We believe in unique perspectives and build teams of people with diverse skillsets and backgrounds. At Blueprint, you'll have the opportunity to work with multiple clients and teams, such as data science and product development, all while learning, growing, and developing new solutions. We guarantee you won't find a better place to work and thrive than at Blueprint.

In this role, you will work closely with cross-disciplinary engineering teams to develop and support system-level software that enables reliable interaction between hardware components and the operating system. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining Windows drivers and system services, debugging complex hardware and operating system issues, and ensuring system software meets quality and release standards.

You will also contribute to improving system observability and reliability by adding diagnostics, telemetry, and automation that accelerate issue resolution and improve overall device quality. This position requires a strong technical background in low-level system software, kernel debugging, and cross-team collaboration to support high-quality device experiences at scale.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain Windows kernel-mode and user-mode drivers and related system services to support device functionality and system stability.
• Debug complex interactions between hardware, firmware, and operating system components to identify and resolve system-level issues.
• Analyze kernel crash dumps, logs, and telemetry data to diagnose root causes of system failures and performance issues.
• Support driver validation and release readiness by executing and improving quality processes such as driver certification testing and release validation gates.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers, firmware teams, silicon vendors, and operating system partners to ensure reliable system integration.
• Add telemetry, diagnostics, and instrumentation to improve observability and enable faster issue detection and remote troubleshooting.
• Contribute to automation and tooling improvements that increase testing coverage, release quality, and engineering productivity.
• Participate in cross-functional debugging efforts during device bring-up, validation cycles, and production release phases.
• Follow secure development practices to reduce system vulnerabilities and maintain high standards for driver and system software security.

Qualifications

• Professional experience developing or supporting Windows drivers or low-level system software.
• Strong experience with kernel debugging and crash dump analysis using tools such as WinDbg or similar debugging frameworks.
• Experience diagnosing complex hardware, firmware, and operating system interactions.
• Experience supporting software quality validation or release readiness processes.
• Strong programming skills in C or C++ for system-level development.
• Ability to work effectively across hardware, firmware, and operating system teams.
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within cross-functional engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with driver validation tools and certification processes such as hardware compatibility testing frameworks.
• Experience with driver signing processes and driver release pipelines.
• Experience developing telemetry, diagnostics, or monitoring capabilities within system software.
• Experience building automation tools to improve validation, debugging, or release workflows.
• Experience supporting early hardware validation, device bring-up, or platform integration efforts.
• Familiarity with secure driver development practices and system security design considerations.

At Blueprint, we strive to offer competitive pay that reflects the value of our team members. Compensation for this role is influenced by a variety of factors, including skills, education, responsibilities, experience, and geographic market. For candidates based in Washington State, the anticipated salary range is $130,000 – 140,000 USD per annum. Please note that we typically do not hire new employees at the top of the posted range. Actual starting pay will be determined based on experience, skills, and internal equity. The final salary and job title may vary depending on the selected candidate's qualifications and could fall outside the stated range.

Blueprint Technologies, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, orientation, veteran/military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital, or familial status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other status protected by law.

If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please reach out to recruiting@bpcs.com.

Blueprint believe in the importance of a healthy and happy team, which is why our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401k program
• Competitive PTO offerings
• Parental Leave
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Location: Redmond, WA