Windows Architect

About Virtru: While the rest of the security industry obsesses over locking data down to prevent it from being lost or stolen, we're doing something fundamentally different at Virtru. We're setting data free so that you can intentionally share it with others, but without sacrificing security, privacy, or control. We've created both a suite of powerful data protection applications and an open platform that's sparking an ecosystem of innovation. Through the Trusted Data Format (TDF) open standard, we're not just protecting data; we're creating a new paradigm where security enables sharing rather than preventing it. Think of us as the Android of data protection: a robust platform with an open core that developers and partners can build upon, coupled with our own best-in-class applications that showcase what's possible when you reimagine security from the ground up. Backed by Iconiq Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, Foundry Capital, and Tiger Global, we're helping Fortune 500 companies and government agencies discover that true data security means having the freedom to share, collaborate, and innovate — without compromise. Compensation: $180,000-$210,000 Team and Position Details: As a Windows Architect reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, you will be dedicated to architectural excellence and technical leadership for Virtru's digital privacy products. The ideal candidate will have a natural passion for digital privacy, software architecture, and delivering exceptional technical solutions. You'll have the opportunity to work with and mentor a stellar team of passionate Engineers who are collaborative, cohesive, and dedicated to producing high-quality results. We encourage curiosity and have a culture that encourages growth. As a Technical Architect on this team, you will be on the cutting edge of Zero-Trust - the future of data and service protection! This is a player/coach role with primary focus on architecture, design, and technical health, while also contributing to critical technical implementations. You will partner closely with Engineering Managers to provide dedicated architecture and design support, ensuring our Windows-based solutions are robust, scalable, and maintainable. This role will not have direct reports. As a Windows Architect, your responsibilities will include: Software Architecture Design: Lead system design and architecture reviews for Windows kernel and user-mode components Create and maintain architectural documentation, including authoring and reviewing ADRs (Architecture Decision Records), to ensure alignment with overall software architecture Guide API design, data modeling, and integration patterns for Windows driver and service development Provide technical direction for complex features and initiatives involving Windows file systems, security, and system-level integration Drive architectural decisions for Windows platform components across teams Technical Health Quality: Monitor and improve technical debt across Windows-focused engineering teams Partner with Engineering Managers to define key technical health metrics and streamline technical onboarding processes Drive reliability, performance, and security best practices for kernel-mode and user-mode Windows development Break down complex technical tasks into clear, manageable deliverables for the team Ensure sustainable engineering practices and code quality standards Serve as a technical guide for team members, helping them master Windows internals, architecture, and development practices Ensure teams are delivering solutions to satisfy requirements while aligning to current and future architectural designs Technical Leadership Mentorship: Coach and mentor engineers on Windows internals/driver development, system architecture, and best practices Lead by example through high-quality code contributions to critical or complex components Share knowledge of Windows internals, security models, and emerging technologies ... (truncated, view full listing at source)