engineering
Posted Jun 16Senior C++ Systems Engineer – Windows Platform
at Delinea
Mexico City, MexicoRemote
Responsibilities
- In this role, you will conduct in-depth analysis of customer-reported issues, drive root cause resolution, and architect and deliver new features.
- - Implement and maintain high standards of software quality and security, regularly reviewing code and processes to drive improvements.
- - Troubleshoot and resolve Windows Agent issues, ensuring the reliability and availability of our systems.
Requirements
- Leveraging AI-powered intelligence, Delinea’s leading cloud-native Identity Security Platform applies context throughout the entire identity lifecycle – across cloud and traditional infrastructure, data, SaaS applications, and AI.
- Gaining a deep understanding of the technology and systems underpinning the service, enabling the ability to troubleshoot issues, evaluate changes, and make informed technical decisions.
- - Proficient with using Visual C++ 2022/2026 for user-mode code utilizing Win32 API & NT Native API functions.
- - Proficient with using C++ 2022/2026 for kernel-mode code used in file system mini-filter drivers.
- - Deep knowledge of Windows Internals, including the Windows security model, processes, threads, image loader, registry, NT services, system service processes, SCM, LSASS, user-mode & kernel-mode debugging (VS Remote Debugger & WinDbg) and performance monitoring tools like Performance Monitor.
- - Proficient with developing software for x86, x64 & ARM64 architectures as well as a working understanding of x86 under WOW64 on x64 editions of Windows and x86 & x64 emulation on ARM64 editions of Windows.
- - Proficient in developing, debugging, and maintaining low-level system software for Windows workstations & servers, as well as a working understanding of COM and ATL.
- - Understanding of security best practices in software development and the ability to integrate security features into both user-mode & kernel-mode code.
- - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and commit to delivering stable driver updates in line with continuous delivery practices.
- - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently on complex issues.
- Experience with version control systems, preferably Git, and familiarity with continuous integration and deployment pipelines. - A passion for staying up to date with the latest advancements in Windows driver technologies and cybersecurity.
- We’d Love to See: - Strong understanding of Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions and cybersecurity principles, with
- experience in developing security-focused software. -
- Experience interacting directly with customers in a support capacity. -
- Experience with agent products that are installed on many customer machines. -
- Experience of working with AI tools to enhance the development process Why work at Delinea? - We're passionate problem-solvers helping the world's largest organizations protect what matters most: their human and machine identities. - We invest in people who are smart, self-motivated, and collaborative. - What we offer in return is meaningful work, a culture of innovation and great career progression.
- Upon conditional offer of employment, candidates are required to complete comprehensive criminal background check, verification of education, and verification of employment, per employment policy.
Experience
- What You’ll Need: - A minimum of 10 years of experience, preferred 15+ years, performing system-level development work on Windows.
Benefits
- We offer competitive salaries, a meaningful bonus program, and excellent benefits, including healthcare insurance, as well as pension/retirement matching, comprehensive life insurance, an employee assistance program, time off plans, and paid company holidays.
Contact
- Learn more about Delinea on Delinea.com http://Delinea.com, LinkedIn https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fdelinea%2F&data=05%7C02%7CMichele.Eaton%40delinea.com%7C766420d58b9a492d94ca08ddd6949f59%7C18d6ed03f0e5486183d2bb7b6c7c2bb2%7C0%7C0%7C638902656186877399%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=b1LCPIWSjxvblUYLlabUnRZ43S8rcspTQcBZsz0UbmU%3D&reserved=0,
Additional details
- About Delinea: Delinea is a pioneer in securing human and machine identities through intelligent, centralized authorization, empowering organizations to seamlessly govern their interactions across the modern enterprise.
- It is the only platform that enables you to discover all identities – including workforce, IT administrator, developers, and machines – assign appropriate access levels, detect irregularities, and respond to threats in real-time.
- With deployment in weeks, not months, 90% fewer resources to manage than the nearest competitor, and a 99.995% uptime, Delinea delivers robust security and operational efficiency without compromise.
- Join our passionate, global team at Delinea and help us make the world a safer and more secure place.
- Our success is driven by world-class product leadership, outstanding engineers, and strategic investment from TPG.
- We value diversity, innovation, and a culture of respect and fairness.
- If you're ready to push boundaries and challenge the status quo in security, we want to hear from you.
- Summary: As a Staff Software Engineer – Windows Agent, you will lead the design and development of the Windows Agent across x86, x64, and ARM64 architectures.
- The agent integrates with the Privilege Manager Server to deliver application control and enforce least privilege through policy-based access management.
- - Be a fully contributing member of a Delinea Sprint team.