Senior Software Engineer, Windows

Cisco

Confirmed live yesterday High trust

Remote

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Work type: Remote
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Salary: $139,300–$203,600 / yr
Posted: 14 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Oct 1, 2026
Nearby: 40 roles within 25 mi

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This role $171k

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This role pays less than 51% of similar roles. Most pay $151,000–$177,312 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $171k versus about $164k for comparable roles.

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Cisco Systems is the world''s leading networking technology company, designing and manufacturing networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and cybersecurity solutions for businesses and governments. Industry: Networking Technology & Cybersecurity

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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer, Windows

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Senior Software Engineer- Windows (Duo) joins the Zero Trust OS Logon & Enterprise Applications team to develop foundational low-level authentication software for Windows and macOS endpoints. This role involves designing and implementing high-performance, memory-safe components using Modern C++ (C++17/20) and native Win32 APIs. The engineer will build custom Windows Credential Providers, ADFS MFA adapters, and WTS multi-session services while developing automated diagnostic tools using PowerShell and WMI/CIM. Key responsibilities include hardening authentication systems to prevent credential bypass attacks, authoring Architectural Decision Records, and mentoring peers through code reviews. The work focuses on the critical problem of providing seamless, resilient multi-factor authentication and passwordless login within Active Directory environments and cloud identity providers. Required skills include experience with Kerberos protocols, WinDbg for debugging race conditions, and managing enterprise deployment via MSI installers or Group Policy.

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Skills

C++ Win32 API PowerShell Active Directory Kerberos ADFS WMI CIM WinDbg ETW FIDO2 WebAuthn Microsoft Entra ID MSI GPO Multi-threading IPC

What you'll do

Design and implement high-performance, memory-safe endpoint authentication components using Modern C++ and native Win32 APIs.
Develop and harden Windows Credential Providers, ADFS MFA adapters, and WTS multi-session services to prevent credential bypass attacks.
Create automated diagnostic utilities and administrative tools using PowerShell and WMI/CIM for enterprise-scale deployment.
Author Architectural Decision Records (ADRs) in collaboration with Product Management and Security Architecture teams.
Establish comprehensive automated test pipelines to ensure zero-regression releases for security software.
Perform low-level debugging of user-mode crashes, race conditions, and deadlocks using WinDbg and ETW tracing.
Mentor peer engineers through structured code reviews and technical guidance to improve team delivery velocity.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
6+ years of professional systems software engineering experience using Modern C++ (C++14/17/20) or C.
Experience developing native Windows desktop or server applications using Win32 APIs and multi-threading synchronization primitives.
Experience administering or integrating with on-premises Active Directory, Kerberos authentication protocols, or Windows Server environments.
Experience authoring PowerShell scripts or utilizing WMI/CIM for Windows system automation and troubleshooting.
Experience developing custom Windows Credential Providers, LSA authentication packages, or ADFS MFA adapters.
Hands-on experience debugging user-mode crashes, race conditions, and deadlocks using WinDbg, ETW tracing, or Visual Studio tools.
Familiarity with modern authentication protocols including FIDO2/WebAuthn, Passwordless architectures, or Microsoft Entra ID.

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