Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems, renowned for our platform, Ubuntu, utilized in significant enterprise initiatives across public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our clientele includes some of the world's foremost public cloud and silicon providers. Canonical champions global collaboration, operating with over 1200 colleagues in 75+ countries, with minimal office-based roles. Teams convene in person two to four times yearly in various global locations to align on strategies and execution.
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We are seeking exceptional, security-focused software engineers to integrate across product teams. While contributing as engineers, the primary focus will be on enhancing security practices through methods such as threat modeling, architecture and design reviews, and static analysis tools. This role covers all aspects of product security, including feature development, vulnerability response, and open-source community participation.
Engineers will collaborate with various teams, customers, and partners, with each product engineering team at Canonical allocating openings for security-oriented software engineers. This includes managing security needs for products like AppArmor and the Ubuntu Security Guide, as well as providing long-term security responses across the operating system.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define, implement, and document new security features.
- Lead security-focused initiatives within product engineering teams.
- Analyze, fix, and test vulnerabilities in open-source software.
- Contribute to Ubuntu and upstream open-source projects.
- Audit and analyze source code for vulnerabilities.
- Integrate new tools into security infrastructure and processes.
- Achieve and maintain various security certifications.
- Work on compliance requirements, such as FIPS and Common Criteria certifications.
- Design hardening automation for Ubuntu.
- Stay updated on security industry trends and developments.
What We Are Looking For:
- Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university.
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM.
- A thorough understanding of common security vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies.
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages: C, C++, Python, Go, Rust, Java, Ruby, PHP, or JavaScript/Typescript.
- Experience as a security champion and within a wider Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SSDLC) process.
- Professional written and spoken English.
- Knowledge and experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred).
Optional Skills:
- Experience working directly with the Linux kernel.
- Familiarity with security certifications and compliance standards (FIPS, Common Criteria).
- Knowledge of cryptographic modules and low-level Linux cryptography APIs.
What We Offer:
- Geographically adjusted compensation based on experience and performance.
- Performance-driven annual bonus and regular compensation reviews.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Distributed work environment with in-person team meetings.
- Additional benefits reflecting our values, including holiday leave and parental leave.
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We believe in the value of diversity in creating a better work environment and innovative products.
