Senior C++ Engineer
- Remote, Canada
Remote
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Workplace
- Remote
- Experience
- 7+ years of professional experience in C++ development with demonstrated senior-level expertise
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
At Semperis, our mission is to be a Force for Good. Starting with being a great place to work. We believe that when people feel valued, supported, and empowered, they do their best work. That’s why we focus on creating an employee experience rooted in purpose, growth, and balance. Semperis has been recognized as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Cybersecurity Companies by the Inc. 5000, a DUNS 100 Top Startup to Work For, and a multi-year Inc. Best Workplace awardee.
We are seeking an experienced Senior C++ Software Engineer with strong
system-level programming expertise and advanced troubleshooting capabilities.
The ideal candidate will have a deep knowledge of Windows internals and be
passionate about solving complex technical challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and implement high-performance C++ applications while maintaining code quality and system stability
Develop and maintain user-mode components that are injected into sensitive Windows processes and intercept system APIs
Perform advanced crash dump analysis and BSOD investigations
Develop and maintain components that work with Windows security protocols
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to diagnose and resolve critical technical issues
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
7+ years of professional experience in C++ development with demonstrated senior-level expertise
Expert-level knowledge of Windows internals and system architecture
Hands-on experience with DLL injection and API hooking (e.g., Microsoft Detours, MinHook) in production code
Advanced proficiency in WinDbg for crash dump analysis,
including:
Strong understanding of x64 architecture
Extensive experience with WIN32 API
Ability to analyze and resolve BSOD issues
knowledge of Windows Authentication Architecture:
SSPI
Kerberos protocol implementation
LDAP protocol and directory services
Extensive experience with: RPC, DCOM
Strong understanding of memory management, thread synchronization, and system resource optimization
Why Join Semperis?
You’ll be part of a global team on the front lines of cybersecurity innovation. At Semperis, we celebrate curiosity, integrity, and people who take initiative. If you’re someone who sees the glass as half full, embraces challenges as growth opportunities, and values a healthy balance between work and life - we’d love to meet you.
**Semperis maintains office locations in several cities across the globe. Where the job description specifies a required location, candidates will follow our hybrid work model. This includes working up to three days per week and remotely the remaining days.
Semperis is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by the Semperis application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or other applicable state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Semperis. Please inform Semperis representative Anna Taylor, Director of Global Recruiting, if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.
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Responsibilities
Design and maintain high-performance C++ applications and user-mode components that interact with sensitive Windows processes, intercept system APIs, and support Windows security protocols. Analyze crash dumps and BSODs, troubleshoot critical technical issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve them.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, plus at least seven years of professional C++ development experience. Candidates should have expert Windows internals knowledge and production experience with DLL injection, API hooking, WinDbg, x64, Win32, Windows authentication protocols, RPC, DCOM, memory management, and thread synchronization.
Skills
- C++
- Windows Internals
- System-Level Programming
- DLL Injection
- API Hooking
- WinDbg
- Crash Dump Analysis
- BSOD Troubleshooting
- Windows Security Protocols
- Windows Authentication Architecture
- SSPI
- Kerberos
- LDAP
- RPC
- DCOM
- Memory Management
Visa sponsorship
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Hiring contact
Anna Taylor
Categories
- Software
- Technology
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- C++
- Windows Internals
- Windows System Architecture
- System-Level Programming
- DLL Injection
- API Hooking
- Microsoft Detours
- MinHook
- WinDbg
- Crash Dump Analysis
- BSOD Investigation
- x64 Architecture
- Win32 API
- Windows Security Protocols
- Windows Authentication Architecture
- SSPI
- Kerberos
- LDAP
- Directory Services
- RPC
- DCOM
- Memory Management
- Thread Synchronization
- System Resource Optimization
- Cybersecurity