Lead Software Engineer – Windows OS Internals & Endpoint Automation
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: Remote
Work Hours: U.S. Central Time
Experience: 10+ Years
Engagement: Dedicated & Long-Term
Job Summary
We are looking for an architect-level Lead Software Engineer with deep hands-on expertise in Windows OS Internals, systems programming, Windows deployment, recovery, patching, and enterprise endpoint automation.
This is a highly specialized engineering role focused on Windows systems-level development. The ideal candidate should have experience working below the application layer and understand Windows across boot, installation, recovery, authentication, patching, deployment, and endpoint management.
This is NOT a Windows Administrator or IT Support role.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop Windows endpoint decision engines and automation workflows.
- Build WinPE-based recovery environments and Windows installation workflows.
- Develop bare-metal OS deployment, internet-boot, and recovery solutions.
- Engineer zero-disruption Windows patching, application detection, deferral/retry, and startup integration.
- Implement multi-reboot orchestration and dependency-aware task sequencing.
- Automate Windows Autopilot, Intune/SCCM, driver, BIOS, and firmware updates.
- Work with Azure, CDN-based content distribution, VDI, Windows 365, and Azure Virtual Desktop.
- Develop solutions involving endpoint state management and vulnerability/CVE-driven remediation.
- Collaborate directly with the CTO and Head of Product on architecture, technical roadmap, and product strategy.
- Lead, mentor, and provide technical direction to a small engineering team.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, with significant experience in Windows systems development.
- Deep knowledge of Windows Internals, including:
- Windows boot sequence
- Windows services
- Windows Registry
- Security tokens
- Privilege management
- Windows APIs
- Kernel-adjacent / low-level development
- Strong experience with WinPE and Windows OS deployment.
- Hands-on experience with:
- Task sequencing
- Unattended installation
- Driver management
- Application packaging
- Installation dependencies
- Windows recovery
- Expert-level C/C++ and/or C#/.NET.
- Advanced PowerShell skills.
- Experience with enterprise endpoint management platforms such as Microsoft Intune, SCCM/Microsoft Configuration Manager, Windows Autopilot, BigFix, Kaseya, or comparable platforms.
- Understanding of Secure Boot, Windows code signing, EV certificates, Microsoft signing processes, and security requirements.
- Strong system architecture and design capabilities.
- Previous experience leading or mentoring software engineers.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience building commercial Windows deployment, patching, or endpoint management products.
- Knowledge of CVE/CVSS-based vulnerability prioritization and remediation.
- Azure infrastructure and CDN experience.
- Driver, BIOS, or firmware update development experience.
- Experience with macOS internals, code signing, notarization, or enterprise deployment.
Work Requirements
- Fully remote position.
- Ability to work U.S. Central Time hours.
- Regular collaboration with U.S.-based leadership across Central and Pacific Time zones.
- Candidates located in Americas time zones are strongly preferred.
- 100% dedicated full-time engagement.
- Long-term commitment required.
- Reliable internet and power backup/home-office setup expected.
Candidate Verification
Candidates must be comfortable completing the client's verification and background-check process, including:
- Updated LinkedIn profile
- UAN details
- Complete employment history
- Supporting employment documentation
- Valid identity and employment documentation
- Background Verification (BGV)
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is ideal for a Senior Windows Systems Engineer, Windows Software Engineer, Windows Internals Engineer, Endpoint Engineering Lead, or Windows Platform Architect who has deep hands-on experience developing and automating Windows at the systems level.
If your experience is primarily in Windows administration, desktop support, or IT support, this position will not be the right fit.
Pay: ₹300,000.00 - ₹320,000.00 per month
Work Location: Remote
