Senior Level Windows System Engineer Jobs
Senior level windows system engineer jobs place experienced engineers in ownership roles, directing infrastructure architecture, leading project execution, and setting the technical standards teams operate by. Openings are concentrated across Technology & Software, Cybersecurity, and Law & Legal Services, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like Bright Vision Technologies, Fortinet, and Malwarebytes hiring at this level now.
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Sr. Windows on ARM Developer
Location: Spring, USA
We are looking for a Sr. Windows on ARM Developer with strong software development experience.
Technical Skills:
- 6+ years of relevant development experience in firmware/embedded software development
- Strong hands-on expertise in C/C++ programming
- Strong development knowledge and hands-on experience in UEFI/BIOS
- Hands-on experience with EDK II framework and UEFI firmware development
- Strong knowledge of ARM embedded architecture
- Prior experience with Windows on ARM (WOA) platforms
- Experience in firmware application development on ARM processors
- Hands-on experience with WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation)
- Experience with JTAG and SWD debuggers
- Knowledge of RTOS, Embedded Linux, or other embedded platforms
- Prior experience with Qualcomm Windows on Snapdragon (WOS) systems
- Hands-on experience with UART, SPI, I2C, ADC, and DAC
- Experience with GitHub and CI/CD development pipelines
- Experience with Python or other scripting languages for testing automation
- Knowledge of bare-metal systems, board bring-up, and bootloader architecture
- Experience in design and development of UEFI/BIOS modules
- Prior experience creating ARM software design specifications
- Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills
- Good communication and technical collaboration skills
- Able to work with Agile methodologies
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Design and implement firmware features and enhancements for UEFI/BIOS and ARM-based platforms.
- Develop, integrate, and maintain UEFI/BIOS modules using EDK II.
- Develop and maintain firmware applications for ARM processors and Windows on ARM (WOA) platforms.
- Participate in core technical discussions and provide inputs on product enhancements, defects, architecture, and technical issues.
- Write code based on functional requirements, software design, and firmware architecture.
- Analyze and resolve firmware, BIOS, UEFI, boot, and system-level defects.
- Perform root-cause analysis and debugging of complex firmware and hardware/software integration issues.
- Work closely with BIOS, hardware, Windows OS, driver, validation, and platform teams to resolve technical issues.
- Develop and maintain WMI-based interfaces for firmware and Windows integration.
- Support ARM platform bring-up, bootloader integration, and system initialization activities.
- Perform low-level debugging using JTAG, SWD, UART, and other platform debugging interfaces.
- Support development and troubleshooting of SPI, I2C, ADC, and DAC interfaces.
- Develop Python scripts and automation utilities for firmware testing and validation.
- Participate in code reviews and ensure compliance with coding, design, and firmware development standards.
- Support GitHub and CI/CD pipeline integration and development activities.
- Create and maintain ARM software/firmware design specifications and technical documentation.
- Perform unit testing, integration testing, and defect verification for newly developed or modified firmware.
- Collaborate with global engineering teams to support firmware development, validation, and product releases.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior developers.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, defect triage, and technical discussions.
- Support product quality, security, and reliability requirements throughout the development and release lifecycle.
- Perform unit testing for newly added or modified code
Behavioral Skills:
- Result oriented and proactive team player
- Good in communication
- Interpersonal skills
Sr. Windows on ARM Developer
Location: Spring, USA
We are looking for a Sr. Windows on ARM Developer with strong software development experience.
Technical Skills:
- 6+ years of relevant development experience in firmware/embedded software development
- Strong hands-on expertise in C/C++ programming
- Strong development knowledge and hands-on experience in UEFI/BIOS
- Hands-on experience with EDK II framework and UEFI firmware development
- Strong knowledge of ARM embedded architecture
- Prior experience with Windows on ARM (WOA) platforms
- Experience in firmware application development on ARM processors
- Hands-on experience with WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation)
- Experience with JTAG and SWD debuggers
- Knowledge of RTOS, Embedded Linux, or other embedded platforms
- Prior experience with Qualcomm Windows on Snapdragon (WOS) systems
- Hands-on experience with UART, SPI, I2C, ADC, and DAC
- Experience with GitHub and CI/CD development pipelines
- Experience with Python or other scripting languages for testing automation
- Knowledge of bare-metal systems, board bring-up, and bootloader architecture
- Experience in design and development of UEFI/BIOS modules
- Prior experience creating ARM software design specifications
- Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills
- Good communication and technical collaboration skills
- Able to work with Agile methodologies
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Design and implement firmware features and enhancements for UEFI/BIOS and ARM-based platforms.
- Develop, integrate, and maintain UEFI/BIOS modules using EDK II.
- Develop and maintain firmware applications for ARM processors and Windows on ARM (WOA) platforms.
- Participate in core technical discussions and provide inputs on product enhancements, defects, architecture, and technical issues.
- Write code based on functional requirements, software design, and firmware architecture.
- Analyze and resolve firmware, BIOS, UEFI, boot, and system-level defects.
- Perform root-cause analysis and debugging of complex firmware and hardware/software integration issues.
- Work closely with BIOS, hardware, Windows OS, driver, validation, and platform teams to resolve technical issues.
- Develop and maintain WMI-based interfaces for firmware and Windows integration.
- Support ARM platform bring-up, bootloader integration, and system initialization activities.
- Perform low-level debugging using JTAG, SWD, UART, and other platform debugging interfaces.
- Support development and troubleshooting of SPI, I2C, ADC, and DAC interfaces.
- Develop Python scripts and automation utilities for firmware testing and validation.
- Participate in code reviews and ensure compliance with coding, design, and firmware development standards.
- Support GitHub and CI/CD pipeline integration and development activities.
- Create and maintain ARM software/firmware design specifications and technical documentation.
- Perform unit testing, integration testing, and defect verification for newly developed or modified firmware.
- Collaborate with global engineering teams to support firmware development, validation, and product releases.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior developers.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, defect triage, and technical discussions.
- Support product quality, security, and reliability requirements throughout the development and release lifecycle.
- Perform unit testing for newly added or modified code
Behavioral Skills:
- Result oriented and proactive team player
- Good in communication
- Interpersonal skills
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Senior Level Windows System Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level windows system engineer job?
Employers at this level look for engineers who have owned complex Windows environments end to end, not just supported them. Deep expertise in Active Directory, Group Policy, PowerShell automation, and enterprise-scale infrastructure is expected. What gives candidates an edge is a demonstrated history of leading migrations or major rollouts, mentoring junior engineers, and making architectural decisions that improved reliability or reduced operational overhead.
Which companies hire senior level windows system engineers?
Companies hiring senior level windows system engineers right now include Bright Vision Technologies, Fortinet, and Malwarebytes, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of organizations, including large enterprises managing complex on-premises and hybrid environments, managed service providers, and government contractors with substantial Windows infrastructure.
Are there remote senior level windows system engineer jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and infrastructure type. About 71% of senior level windows system engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader adoption of cloud-integrated and hybrid environments that reduce the need for on-site presence. Roles tied to classified systems or heavily on-premises infrastructure are more likely to require in-person work.
What makes a windows system engineer role senior level?
Senior level windows system engineer roles are defined by scope and ownership rather than task execution. Engineers at this stage design and govern Windows environments across large or complex organizations, make architectural decisions independently, and are accountable for system reliability and security outcomes. They are expected to mentor mid-level and junior engineers and lead initiatives like domain consolidations, OS upgrades, or cloud migrations from planning through delivery.
Which industries hire the most senior level windows system engineers?
Senior Level windows system engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Cybersecurity, and Law & Legal Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate large, compliance-sensitive Windows environments that require experienced engineers capable of managing scale, enforcing security policy, and leading infrastructure modernization without disruption to operations.