About the Job:
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, recognized for its platform, Ubuntu, which plays a vital role in public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. The company emphasizes global collaboration with 1200+ employees in over 75 countries and very few office-based roles.
We are recruiting a Ubuntu Security Engineer to join our software security team, which is dedicated to protecting the open source community and Ubuntu users from emerging threats. The role includes monitoring, triaging, responding to, and documenting vulnerabilities in open source software. Key responsibilities involve collaboration with both internal teams and external partners, vulnerability assessment, and code review, among others. The position requires the ability to work effectively in a globally distributed team and involves international travel for company events, usually lasting one week.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze, fix, and test vulnerabilities in Ubuntu packages.
- Track and manage vulnerabilities as they are discovered and resolved.
- Collaborate with the Ubuntu community and upstream developers to develop patches.
- Audit source code for vulnerabilities.
Qualifications:
- Strong understanding of security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques.
- Familiarity with coordinated disclosure practices.
- Proficient in open source development, and skilled in C, Python, Go, Rust, Java, Ruby, or PHP.
- Experience with Linux, preferably Debian or Ubuntu.
- Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
- Ability to work within a diverse, multi-cultural organization.
Language Requirements:
Effective communication skills in English.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation and performance-driven annual bonus or commission.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team events.
- Annual compensation review and recognition rewards.
- Generous leave policies, including maternity and paternity leave.
- Team Member Assistance Program and Wellness Platform.
About Canonical:
Canonical is a pioneering technology firm leading the global movement to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, we are redefining the landscape of software development and deployment. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a better work environment and innovative products.
