Ubuntu Security Engineer

Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We are hiring an Ubuntu Security Engineer to join our industry-leading security engineering team, dedicated to protecting the open-source community and Ubuntu users from emerging threats.

As an Ubuntu Security Engineer, you will work to monitor, triage, respond to, and document vulnerabilities in open-source software. This role involves collaboration with internal and external partners to identify, prioritize, and remediate security issues. It also includes producing security assessments, conducting code reviews, and engaging with the open-source community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyzing, fixing, and testing vulnerabilities in open-source packages
• Keeping track of vulnerabilities in the Ubuntu ecosystem
• Collaborating with other teams to exchange or develop vulnerability patches
• Auditing source code for vulnerabilities
• Building features and tools to enhance the security of Ubuntu

Requirements:

• Thorough understanding of common categories of security vulnerabilities
• Familiarity with open-source development tools and methodologies
• Skills in one or more of the following: C, Python, Go, Rust, Java, Ruby, PHP, JavaScript/TypeScript
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong communication abilities with team and community members
• Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)
• A proactive, result-oriented mindset

Additional Information:

• Requires international travel at least twice a year
• Compensation includes a performance-driven annual bonus, vacation leave, and professional development budget
• The work environment embraces flexibility and diversity

Canonical is committed to building a diverse workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.