Senior Software Engineer, PAM (Windows Platform)

Description

Keeper Security is hiring an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our Privileged Access Management (PAM) team, focused on building security-critical, system-level software with deep integration into Windows environments. This is a 100% remote position, with an opportunity to work a hybrid schedule for candidates based in the El Dorado Hills, CA or Chicago, IL metro areas.

Keeper’s cybersecurity software is trusted by millions of people and thousands of organizations globally. Keeper is published in 23 languages and sold in over 150 countries. Join one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity companies and help build and scale one of Keeper’s core enterprise security platforms.

About Keeper

Keeper Security is transforming cybersecurity for organizations globally with zero-trust privileged access management built with end-to-end encryption. Keeper’s cybersecurity solutions are FedRAMP and StateRAMP Authorized, SOC 2 compliant, FIPS 140-2 validated, as well as ISO 27001, 27017 and 27018 certified. Keeper deploys in minutes, not months, and seamlessly integrates with any tech stack to prevent breaches, reduce help desk costs and ensure compliance. Trusted by millions of individuals and thousands of organizations, Keeper is the leader for password, passkey and secrets management, privileged access, secure remote access and encrypted messaging. Learn how our zero-trust and zero-knowledge solutions defend against cyber threats at KeeperSecurity.com.

About the Job

As a Senior Software Engineer on Keeper’s Privileged Access Management (PAM) team, you will design, develop, and maintain security-critical software components that operate close to the operating system. This role involves building Windows-integrated services, agents, and enforcement mechanisms that protect privileged credentials and control access on enterprise endpoints. You will collaborate closely with other senior engineers, security leaders, and product managers to ensure PAM capabilities meet the highest standards for security, correctness, reliability, and long-term maintainability. While this role is Windows-focused, you will also contribute to cross-platform and backend integrations that support Keeper’s broader Zero Trust architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain PAM software components with a strong focus on Windows environments
• Build and enhance Windows-integrated services, agents, and background processes using Python with C/C++ library integration
• Develop and maintain remote desktop protocol handler components for Windows environments
• Work directly with Windows APIs, services, authentication mechanisms, privilege models, and process controls
• Implement secure credential handling, session management, and policy enforcement logic
• Collaborate with backend and cloud teams to integrate endpoint-level functionality with Keeper’s PAM platform
• Architect and maintain applications with complex system dependencies and security requirements
• Participate in code reviews and technical design discussions with a strong focus on correctness and security
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across Windows OS versions and enterprise configurations

Requirements:

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong software engineering experience with Python and C or C++
• Solid understanding of Windows internals, including services, processes, registry, security models, and system APIs
• Experience building software that runs on or integrates deeply with Windows operating systems
• Experience designing, debugging, and maintaining system-level or OS-adjacent software
• Familiarity with authentication, authorization, and privileged access concepts
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• Must be a U.S. Person (due to Keeper’s FedRAMP authorization)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on Privileged Access Management (PAM), endpoint security, or identity-related products
• Familiarity with PowerShell or Windows-native tooling
• Experience with cross-platform development (Linux and/or macOS)
• Knowledge of secure