Platform Engineer, Windows

This is a Fully Remote Job About Our Client:The organization operates in the software management industry, focusing on making software discoverable and instantly accessible worldwide. It addresses challenges faced by IT administrators in promoting security posture and enabling tool choice within organizations. The team is fully remote, spread across multiple continents, and includes experienced professionals from established remote-first companies. About the Opportunity:The PLATFORM ENGINEER, WINDOWS role is responsible for leading native development to enhance software management on Windows systems. This position focuses on designing and building core technologies that power the Windows platform, ensuring a secure, scalable, and integrated user experience. The role has significant technical influence and collaborates closely with product, engineering, and security teams to shape the platform's future. Responsibilities:Build and maintain native Windows applications and platform servicesDevelop secure software distribution, installation, and update mechanismsWork with Windows APIs, system services, device management technologies, and OS internalsDesign scalable systems for managing hundreds of thousands of devicesInvestigate and resolve complex platform, performance, and reliability issuesShape security architecture across endpoints, applications, infrastructure, and software supply chainsCollaborate with product and engineering teams on technical and architectural decisionsContribute to backend systems and APIs developed in GoParticipate in engineering standards, code reviews, testing, and operational excellenceUtilize AI tools to improve development speed without compromising quality or security Requirements:8+ years of professional software engineering experienceDeep expertise in native Windows applications and services using C#/.NETStrong systems engineering background with platform-level software experienceExpert-level Go programming skills and experience with production servicesSolid understanding of operating systems, networking, distributed systems, and application securityExperience designing and maintaining secure software delivery pipelinesSkilled in debugging complex issues across applications, infrastructure, and OSKnowledge of authentication, authorization, endpoint security, and software supply chain securityExcellent written communication and ability to work asynchronouslyStrong technical judgment balancing pragmatism and maintainabilityActive use of AI-assisted development tools with security-sensitive verification Pay Range and Compensation Package:Salary range: $50,000 to $200,000 USD (paid in local currency) Benefits & Perks:Unlimited paid time offGenerous equity packageAnnual in-person summitFor United States employees: healthcare, vision, and dental insurance with 70/30 employer/employee split401(k) plan with full match up to 3% of salary and 50% match for next 2%For United Kingdom employees: statutory pension contributions and Enterprise Management Incentive stock option scheme Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin. Note:TalentHop is a recruitment partner of this role. Please note that all employment decisions, including candidate assessment, interviews, hiring, compensation, and employment terms, are made exclusively by the hiring employer.