About the Job:
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.
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The security engineering team's primary responsibility is to respond to emerging threats and secure the open-source ecosystem for community and enterprise use. Your work will improve the security of millions of people by addressing potential CVEs and vulnerabilities alongside the lifecycle of Canonical products, such as Ubuntu. You will engage directly with our community and customers, coordinating efforts across multiple engineering teams and projects.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop a team of engineers, including graduates and seniors
- Provide technical guidance on vulnerability remediation
- Drive the development of new security engineering projects
- Work with upstream open-source projects on vulnerability lifecycle handling
- Coach, mentor, and offer 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 effective engineering and organizational practices
- Plan and manage progress on agreed goals and projects
- Collaborate with other leaders as part of the security engineering leadership team
Requirements:
- Exceptional academic track record from high school and university
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or a STEM field, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path
- Proven drive and a track record of exceeding expectations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Passion for developing and growing people, with a successful track record
- Organized, ensuring timely, high-quality results from your team
- Professional manner interacting with colleagues, partners, and the community
- Solid background in software development, with expertise in support and maintenance
- Mastery in any programming language (Go, Java, C, Python, etc.)
- Knowledgeable and passionate about software and application security
- Solid experience working in an agile development environment
- Demonstrated drive for continuous learning
- Ability to build trust, relationships, and confidence
- Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
- Ability to travel twice a year for company events (up to two weeks each)
Optional Preferences:
- Strong technical understanding of the inner workings of Linux distributions (ideally Ubuntu or Debian)
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation shaped by geographical location, experience, and performance
- Annual compensation review and a performance-driven annual bonus
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
- Recognition rewards, annual holiday leave
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunities to travel for company events with additional perks
Company Overview:
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects. We are committed to fostering a workplace free from discrimination and valuing diverse experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. Join us in our remote-first company and become part of the global move to open source.
