Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Security

As the most widely used Linux distribution, Ubuntu underpins the security of the entire internet. The Security Engineering Manager role significantly impacts the safety and security of millions of users worldwide. You will join a team of security experts dedicated to protecting the open-source ecosystem and driving innovation. Your leadership will be crucial in addressing emerging threats, developing robust security measures, and ensuring the continued integrity of Ubuntu. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference and leave a lasting legacy on the digital landscape.

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 enhance the security of millions by addressing potential CVEs and vulnerabilities throughout the lifecycle of Canonical products such as Ubuntu. You will engage directly with our community and customers while coordinating efforts across multiple engineering teams and projects.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a team of engineers, ranging from graduate to senior levels.
• Provide technical guidance on vulnerability remediation.
• Drive the development of new security engineering projects.
• Collaborate 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 great engineering and organizational practices.
• Plan and manage progress on agreed goals and projects.
• Be an active part of the security engineering leadership team, collaborating with other leaders.

Requirements:

• An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university.
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling alternative narrative.
• Strong drive and a history of exceeding expectations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• A passion for developing and growing people with a proven track record in mentoring.
• Organized and capable of ensuring timely, high-quality results from your team.
• Solid background in software development, including expertise in support and maintenance.
• Proficiency 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.
• A demonstrated drive for continual 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 lasting up to two weeks each.

Optional Qualifications:

• 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.
• Performance-driven annual bonus.
• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person.
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
• Annual compensation review and recognition rewards.
• Annual holiday leave and maternity/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 publisher of Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects, Canonical is committed to changing the world daily. The company has been remote-first since its inception in 2004 and fosters a workplace free from discrimination, promoting diversity of experience, perspectives, and background to create better products.