Windows Systems Engineer

Description Keeper Security is hiring a Windows Systems Software Engineer to join our Privileged Access Management (PAM) engineering team. This is a 100% remote position, with an opportunity to work a hybrid schedule for candidates based in the Chicago, IL or El Dorado Hills, CA metro areas. Keeper’s cybersecurity software is trusted by millions of people and thousands of organizations globally. Keeper is published in 23 languages and is sold in over 150 countries. Join one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity companies and help deliver enterprise-grade endpoint privilege controls that reduce attack surface, prevent misuse of admin rights, and support audit and compliance requirements. About Keeper Keeper Security is one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity software companies that protects thousands of organizations and millions of people in over 150 countries. Keeper is a pioneer of zero-knowledge and zero-trust security built for any IT environment. Its core offering, KeeperPAM®, is an AI-enabled, cloud-native platform that protects all users, devices and infrastructure from cyber attacks. Recognized for its innovation in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Privileged Access Management (PAM), Keeper secures passwords and passkeys, infrastructure secrets, remote connections and endpoints with role-based enforcement policies, least privilege and just-in-time access. Learn why Keeper is trusted by leading organizations to defend against modern adversaries at KeeperSecurity.com . About the Role This role will focus on building secure, high-performance functionality for Windows endpoints, working directly with end-user devices through native development in C++ and Rust. The ideal candidate has strong experience with Windows APIs, modern C++ and systems-level programming, and is excited to help build endpoint capabilities that are core to Keeper’s PAM platform. Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain native Windows endpoint functionality for Keeper’s PAM platform Build secure, performant software in C++ while contributing to newer development in Rust Work directly with Windows APIs and native system interfaces to support endpoint-level features and integrations Develop software that interacts with end-user devices in enterprise Windows environments Contribute to architecture and implementation of system-level components used in privileged access and endpoint security workflows Write high-quality, maintainable code with strong attention to performance, reliability and security Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues involving native Windows behavior, device interaction and system compatibility Collaborate closely with product, security and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver endpoint capabilities for PAM use cases Participate in code reviews, design discussions and technical planning for Windows-native development Help improve engineering standards, testing practices and long-term maintainability across endpoint codebases Requirements 5+ years of software engineering experience Strong professional experience building native applications in C++ Experience utilizing Rust in production, or strong Rust proficiency with the ability to contribute quickly in a mixed-language environment Strong experience developing on Windows and working with Windows APIs Strong understanding of systems programming and object-oriented design in C++ Deep familiarity with advanced C++ concepts, including dynamic polymorphism, inheritance, memory management and language-specific design patterns Experience building software that interacts with endpoints, local system resources or user devices Ability to write clean, efficient and maintainable systems-level code in security-sensitive environments Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills in Windows-native applications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience Preferred Qualifications: Experience building endpoint, security or privileged access-related software Experience working in mixed C++ and Rust environments Familiarity with authentication, device trust, session management or other Windows security concepts Experience building software for enterprise-managed Windows devices Experience with performance tuning, diagnostics and low-level debugging on Windows Background in cybersecurity or endpoint security products Benefits Medical, Dental & Vision (inclusive of domestic partnerships) Employer Paid Life Insurance & Employee/Spouse/Child Supplemental Life Voluntary Short/Long Term Disability Insurance 401K (Roth/Traditional) A generous PTO plan that celebrates your commitment and seniority (including paid Bereavement/Jury Duty, etc.) Above-market annual bonuses Keeper Security, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Classification: Exempt Keeper Candidate Privacy Notice This notice explains how Keeper Security processes your personal data during recruitment. Depending on the role and location, the Controller of personal data (the organization responsible for determining why and how personal data is processed) will be Keeper Security Inc. (US), Keeper Security EMEA Ltd. (Ireland), or Keeper Security APAC K.K (Japan). 1. 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Exceptions: You opt into our talent database for further retention by providing consent (extended retention) You're hired (transfers to employee records) 8. Your Rights You have the following rights and can contact us at the email below to exercise them: Access, correct, or delete your data, subject to applicable law and retention requirements Object to or restrict processing Withdraw consent (where applicable) Request data portability Lodge a complaint with your data protection authority If you become an employee, your rights regarding your employee record are governed by our internal Employee Privacy Notice and certain data will be retained as required under relevant laws such as employment or tax law. When you request access to your personal data, some information may be redacted if it includes the personal data of other individuals or information that we must protect in order to preserve their privacy rights. 9. 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