Job Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Windows Device Driver Engineer with strong expertise in Windows kernel-mode driver development, networking drivers, and virtualization technologies. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience developing Windows drivers for x86 platforms, preferably with AMD or similar architectures, and possess deep knowledge of VirtIO, virtualization stacks, and low-level hardware interfaces.

Key Responsibilities

- Design, develop, maintain, and optimize Windows kernel-mode device drivers for networking and platform devices.
- Develop and enhance Windows networking drivers for high-performance networking solutions.
- Design and implement VirtIO-based paravirtualized drivers for Windows platforms.
- Work with virtualization technologies such as Xen, KVM, and QEMU device models.
- Develop and debug Windows kernel-mode drivers using WDM, KMDF, and UMDF frameworks.
- Perform root cause analysis and debug kernel crashes using WinDbg and other debugging tools.
- Analyze memory dumps and troubleshoot complex kernel-level issues.
- Support PCIe device enumeration, device ID management, and hardware integration.
- Work closely with hardware teams for Ethernet MAC/PHY integration and redriver configuration.
- Participate in WHQL certification activities and ensure driver compliance with Microsoft standards.
- Collaborate with firmware, hardware,



and validation teams to deliver high-quality driver solutions.
- Prepare technical documentation, design specifications, and debugging reports.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in Windows device driver development.
- Experience working on AMD or similar x86-based platforms is preferred.

Required Technical Skills

- Strong experience in Windows driver development.
- Strong expertise in Windows networking driver development.
- Hands-on experience with VirtIO architecture and paravirtualized drivers.
- Experience with Windows kernel-mode driver frameworks:
- WDM
- KMDF
- UMDF

- Strong proficiency in C and C++.
- Experience using debugging tools such as:

- WinDbg
- TraceView

- Solid experience in kernel crash dump analysis using WinDbg.
- Good understanding of:

- PCIe enumeration
- Device ID handling
- WHQL certification process

- Experience with Ethernet MAC/PHY integration and redriver configuration.

Preferred Skills

- Experience with virtualization platforms:
- Xen
- KVM

- Understanding of QEMU device models.
- Knowledge of hardware interfaces such as:

- I2C
- SMBus
- UART

- Familiarity with low-level system architecture and platform bring-up.
- Experience working in embedded systems or virtualization environments.

📌 Windows Driver Development (Bengaluru)
🏢 TESSOLVE
📍 Bengaluru