Staff Windows Low Level C++ Engineer - Endpoint security

About the role

As a Windows Low Level Engineer, you will design and develop advanced security features for SentinelOne's Windows endpoint protection platform, working across both user-mode and kernel-mode environments. You will build and optimize mission-critical components, including anti-tampering protections and network sensors, while solving complex performance and stability challenges at scale. This role involves researching Windows internals and collaborating with distributed engineering teams to deliver high-impact security capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced security features for the Windows endpoint protection platform in modern C++.
• Work in both user-mode and kernel-mode environments to build and optimize mission-critical components.
• Research Windows internals and debug complex system issues to ensure performance and stability.
• Collaborate with distributed engineering teams to lead features through the full development lifecycle.
• Share knowledge within the Platform and Windows engineering groups.

Required skills

• C++
• Windows OS internals
• Low-level programming
• Debugging
• Profiling tools

Nice to have

• Windows Kernel
• Windows Drivers
• Security-oriented development
• Reverse engineering
• Malware analysis

Benefits

• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Competitive leave benefits
• Gender-neutral parental leave
• Medical and insurance benefits
• Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Global home office allowance
• Mobile phone reimbursement
• Work-from-home allowance

About the Company

SentinelOne is a company at the intersection of AI and security, pioneering a new operating model for cybersecurity. Their AI-native platform unifies protection across endpoint, cloud, identity, data, and AI systems to deliver autonomous detection and response.