About the Job:
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in significant enterprise initiatives, including public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We serve industry leaders in various sectors and pride ourselves on pioneering global distributed collaboration with 1200+ colleagues in over 75 countries.
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We are seeking a Ubuntu Security Engineer to join our industry-leading software security team, focusing on protecting the open-source community and Ubuntu users from emerging threats. You will have the opportunity to monitor, triage, respond to, and document vulnerabilities in open source software, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to prioritize and track issues.
Work Conditions:
Full-time, Remote with international travel requirements (up to twice a year for one week)
Responsibilities:
- Analyze, fix, and test vulnerabilities in Ubuntu packages.
- Keep track of vulnerabilities as they are discovered, researched, and fixed using internal software tools.
- Collaborate with other teams in the Ubuntu community and upstream developers to exchange or develop vulnerability patches.
- Audit source code for vulnerabilities.
Candidate Requirements:
- Thorough understanding of common categories of security vulnerabilities and techniques for fixing them.
- Familiarity with coordinated disclosure practices.
- Knowledge of open source development tools and methodologies.
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages, including C, Python, Go, Rust, Java, Ruby, or PHP.
- Excellent logic, problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with team members and community members.
- Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred).
- Strong interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
- Appreciation for diversity and effective collaboration in a multi-cultural environment.
- Self-motivation and a result-oriented mindset.
- Willingness to travel internationally for company events.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation that reflects geographical location and performance, including annual reviews and performance-driven bonuses.
- Distributed work environment with semi-annual team sprints in person.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Recognition rewards and annual holiday leave.
- Maternity and paternity leave.
- Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform.
- Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues (Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events).
Language Requirements:
Proficiency in English is implied based on job requirements, but specific language needs are not explicitly mentioned.
About Canonical:
Canonical is at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, we are driving significant changes in the world of software. We recruit globally and uphold high standards to attract excellent talent. Our work environment has been remote since our inception in 2004, promoting innovation and continuous learning. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, fostering a diverse workplace free from discrimination.
