Senior Windows Systems Engineer

Role 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.

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

Qualifications

• 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