Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, primarily through our platform, Ubuntu. We support critical initiatives in various sectors including public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our global team of 1200+ colleagues operates in a mostly remote environment, meeting a few times a year in interesting locations around the world to align on strategy and execution.
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We are looking for a Security Engineer for Ubuntu to join our advanced software security team. In this role, you will focus on protecting the open source community and Ubuntu users against emerging security threats. Your responsibilities will include:
- Analyzing, fixing, and testing vulnerabilities in Ubuntu packages.
- Keeping track of new vulnerabilities in Ubuntu releases and ensuring they are researched and fixed.
- Collaborating with the Ubuntu community and upstream developers to develop and exchange vulnerability patches.
- Auditing source code for vulnerabilities.
This role requires international travel several times a year, usually for one week at a time.
What We Are Looking For:
- A thorough understanding of common categories of security vulnerabilities and their remediation techniques.
- Familiarity with coordinated disclosure practices and open source development tools/methodologies.
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as C, Python, Go, Rust, Java, Ruby, or PHP.
- Excellent logic, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong communication abilities to interact effectively with the team and community members.
- Experience in Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred).
- Good interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
- Ability to thrive in a multi-cultural, multi-national organization.
- Self-motivated and result-oriented.
- Willingness to travel internationally for company events.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation shaped by geographical location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews for adjustments.
- Performance-driven annual bonus or commission.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Distributed work environment with bi-annual in-person team sprints.
- Annual holiday leave.
- Maternity and paternity leave.
- Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform.
- Opportunities to travel for company events with travel upgrades.
Canonical is committed to fostering a diverse workplace free from discrimination and considers all backgrounds and identities in the application process.
