Security Engineer - Ubuntu

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems globally, renowned for its platform, Ubuntu, which is extensively utilized in cutting-edge enterprise projects across public cloud, data science, AI, and IoT. The company is committed to building a strong security team to protect the open source community and Ubuntu users from emerging threats.

In this role, you will engage with top-tier professionals in technology to monitor, triage, respond to, and document new and existing vulnerabilities in open source software. Responsibilities include:

• Analyzing, fixing, and testing vulnerabilities in Ubuntu packages
• Tracking vulnerabilities in Ubuntu releases
• Collaborating with teams in the Ubuntu community and upstream developers to exchange or develop vulnerability patches
• Auditing source code for vulnerabilities

Location: Jiddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia (Remote)
Work Conditions: Full-time, Remote, Requires international travel several times a year (about twice a year for up to two weeks each time)

Candidate Requirements:

• Thorough understanding of security vulnerabilities and techniques to address them
• Familiarity with coordinated disclosure practices and open source development tools
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages: C, Python, Go, Rust, Java, Ruby, or PHP
• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making abilities
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with team members and community members effectively
• Experience with Linux (preferably Debian or Ubuntu)
• Strong interpersonal skills, curiosity, adaptability, and accountability

Language Requirements: Not explicitly stated in the listing but proficiency in English may be implied for effective communication in a global team.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation with annual reviews
• Performance-driven annual bonus
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team meetings
• Additional benefits reflecting company values, including maternity/paternity leave, wellness programs, and opportunities for travel to collaborate with colleagues

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace and encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply.