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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop a team of engineers, ranging 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 great engineering and organizational practices.
- Plan and manage progress on agreed goals and projects.
- Collaborate actively within the security engineering leadership team.
Qualifications:
- Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university.
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or a related STEM field, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path.
- Proven drive, with a record of exceeding expectations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Passion for developing and growing people, demonstrated through prior experience.
- Organized and able to ensure timely, high-quality results from your team.
- Professional manner when interacting with colleagues, partners, and the community.
- Proficient in C and have a good understanding of Linux kernel development.
- Experience working with Linux Security Modules.
- Knowledgeable and passionate about software and application security.
- Solid experience in an agile development environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to continual learning.
- Ability to build trust and relationships, and a results-oriented mindset.
- Willingness to travel twice a year for company events (up to two weeks each).
Optional Qualifications:
- Good understanding of containers and packaging formats.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Compensation is shaped by geographical location, experience, and performance.
- Performance-driven annual bonuses.
- Additional benefits reflecting company values.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Annual compensation review.
- Recognition rewards.
- Annual holiday leave.
- Maternity and paternity leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues.
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 important open source projects, we are changing the world daily.
We recruit globally and maintain high standards for our employees. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004, promoting a future-focused work environment that encourages innovative thinking, continuous learning, and professional growth.
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse workplace free from discrimination.
