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 security engineering team's first responsibility is to respond to emerging threats and secure the open-source ecosystem for community and enterprise use. Your work will enhance the security of millions 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, ranging from graduate to senior level.
- 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 to team members.
- Identify and measure team health indicators.
- Implement disciplined engineering processes.
- Represent your team and product to stakeholders, partners, and customers.
- Develop and evangelise great engineering and organisational practices.
- Plan and manage progress on agreed goals and projects.
- Collaborate with the security engineering leadership team.
Requirements:
- Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university.
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path.
- Drive and a track record of exceeding expectations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Passion for developing and growing people, with a proven track record.
- Organised and able to ensure timely, high-quality results from your team.
- Solid background in software development, including 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 continual learning and improvement.
- Ability to build trust, relationships, and confidence among team and stakeholders.
- Willingness to travel twice a year for company events, up to two weeks each trip.
Optional Qualifications:
- Strong technical understanding of the inner workings of Linux distributions (ideally Ubuntu or Debian).
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation with performance-driven annual bonuses.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Annual compensation review and recognition rewards.
- Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person.
- Annual leave, maternity/paternity leave, and Employee Assistance Program.
- Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues.
Language Requirements:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are essential.
