This is a general track for security-focused engineering in every team at Canonical, across all levels of seniority. Apply here if you are already an exceptional security-focused software engineer.

In Short

Define, implement and document new security features
Lead security-oriented thinking in a product engineering team
Analyze, fix, and test vulnerabilities in Canonical and open source Software
Contribute to Ubuntu and upstream projects to benefit the community
Audit and analyze source code for vulnerabilities
Integrate new tools in our security infrastructure, pipelines and processes
Achieve and retain various security certifications
Extend and enhance Linux cryptographic components
Work with external partners to develop CIS benchmarks
Design and develop hardening automation for Ubuntu

Requirements

An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM
Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
A thorough understanding of the common categories of security vulnerabilities
Modern engineering techniques to find and fix them
Familiarity with open source development tools and methodologies
Skill in one or more of C, Python, Go, Rust, Java, Ruby or PHP
Experience as a security champion
Experience driving security within a wider SDLC process
Professional written and spoken English

Benefits

Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
Annual compensation review
Recognition rewards
Annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events

Canonical

Canonical is a prominent provider of open source software and operating systems, particularly known for its widely adopted platform, Ubuntu. The company serves a diverse range of global enterprise and technology markets, playing a crucial role in innovative sectors such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering, and IoT. With a workforce of over 1,100 employees across more than 75 countries, Canonical champions a model of global distributed collaboration, minimizing office-based roles and facilitating in-person team meetings in various global locations. The company is committed to fostering technical leadership and career development within its teams, ensuring that its products are secure, efficient, and aligned with the needs of its customers, which include leading public cloud and silicon providers.

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