Lead Windows Engineer (Global)

MetalBear is an innovative startup developing mirrord, a groundbreaking open-source tool that revolutionizes Kubernetes development. Their solution enables developers to run local code directly in Kubernetes clusters without the traditional hassles of redeployment or mocking.

As the Lead Windows Engineer, you'll spearhead the crucial initiative of porting mirrord to Windows, taking full ownership of this greenfield project. This role combines deep Windows systems programming expertise with the opportunity to shape core architecture decisions. You'll work with advanced concepts like DLL injection, API hooking, and Windows internals while ensuring the solution maintains the high-quality developer experience mirrord is known for.

The position offers the unique opportunity to join a product-led, remote-first startup with strong open-source principles. Recently funded and progressing toward Series A, MetalBear provides an environment where you'll have direct impact on product direction through close collaboration with founders. The team operates asynchronously across multiple time zones, emphasizing clean, maintainable code without over-engineering.

This role is perfect for a senior-level engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges, has a passion for systems programming, and wants to make a significant impact in the developer tools space. You'll be instrumental in expanding mirrord's reach to Windows developers while working with modern technologies like Rust and Kubernetes.