This role is part of a general track for security-focused engineering across all teams at Canonical, suitable for exceptional security-focused software engineers. Security-oriented software engineers are integrated into product engineering teams to enhance security practices. Responsibilities include:
- Defining, implementing, and documenting new security features.
- Leading security-oriented strategies within product engineering teams.
- Analyzing, fixing, and testing vulnerabilities in Canonical and open source software.
- Contributing to Ubuntu and upstream projects to benefit the community.
- Auditing source code for vulnerabilities.
- Integrating security tools within infrastructure and pipelines.
- Achieving and retaining various security certifications.
- Enhancing Linux cryptographic components for compliance with specific certifications such as FIPS and CC.
- Collaborating with external partners to develop CIS benchmarks.
- Monitoring the security industry for new developments and providing guidance to other engineering teams.
Location: Jiddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia (Remote)
Work Conditions: Remote work option with the requirement to travel twice a year for company events, lasting up to two weeks each.
Requirements:
- Exceptional academic records with a degree in Computer Science or a related STEM field.
- Proven experience and knowledge in main programming languages like C, Python, Go, Rust, Java, Ruby, or PHP.
- Familiarity with open source development tools and methodologies.
- Professional written and spoken English.
- Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred).
Preferred Skills:
- Knowledge of Linux Kernel Security, FIPS, and CC certifications.
- Experience with OVAL (Open Vulnerability Assessment Language).
- Familiarity with low-level Linux cryptography APIs.
Benefits:
- Geographical location and performance-based compensation.
- Annual compensation reviews, performance-driven bonuses, and recognition rewards.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person.
- Annual holiday leave and maternity/paternity leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme and additional travel benefits.
This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering tech firm on the cutting edge of open source, operating primarily in a remote-first environment.
