As the most widely used Linux distribution, Ubuntu underpins the security of the entire internet. The role of Security Engineering Manager directly impacts the safety and security of millions of users worldwide. Join a team of security experts dedicated to protecting the open-source ecosystem and driving innovation. Your leadership will be instrumental in addressing emerging threats, developing robust security measures, and ensuring the continued integrity of Ubuntu. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference and leave a lasting legacy on the digital landscape.
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The AppArmor team's primary responsibility is to develop security features and capabilities for AppArmor, the security module protecting all Ubuntu users by providing mandatory access control to confine programs and restrict their access to system resources. Your work will improve the security of millions of people. You will engage directly with our community and customers, as well as coordinate efforts across multiple engineering teams and projects.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop a team of engineers, from graduate to senior levels
- Coach, mentor, and provide career development feedback
- Identify and measure team health indicators
- Implement disciplined engineering processes
- Represent your team and product to stakeholders, partners, and customers
- Develop and evangelize exceptional engineering practices
- Plan and manage progress on agreed goals and projects
- Collaborate with other engineering leaders within the security division
Requirements:
- An exceptional academic track record from high school and university
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or a related STEM field, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path
- Proven track record of exceeding expectations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Passion for developing and growing team members
- Organized with a focus on delivering high-quality results
- Professional demeanor when interacting with colleagues, partners, and the community
- Proficient in C with a solid understanding of Linux kernel development
- Experience with Linux Security Modules
- Knowledge of software and application security
- Solid experience in an agile development environment
- Continuous learning mindset
- Ability to build trust, relationships, and confidence
- Result-oriented with a personal drive to meet commitments
- Willingness to travel twice a year for company events (up to two weeks each time)
Optional:
- Good understanding of containers/packaging formats
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation tailored to geographical location, experience, and performance
- Annual compensation review and performance-driven bonuses
- Additional benefits reflecting our values and ideals
- Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
- Annual holiday leave, maternity, and paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunities to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
- Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
About Canonical:
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most significant open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world daily. We recruit globally and maintain high standards for our team members. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004, providing a forward-thinking work environment that challenges employees to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and improve continuously.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds enhances our work environment and products. All applicants will receive fair consideration.
