Software Security Engineer

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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.

Most product engineering teams at Canonical include one or two spaces for dedicated security-oriented software engineers. Their role is to challenge the entire team to think more deeply about security. They contribute to the product as engineers too, but their primary focus is to improve security through state of the art practices - from table-top threat model exercises to architecture reviews, from extended security testing with fuzzers and static analysis tools to external security analyst liaison.

We also build a number of products that are entirely motivated by security technology and requirements, such as our AppArmor kernel investments and our hardening, compliance and certification toolkits for Ubuntu.

As the publisher of Ubuntu we also handle long-term security response and hardening for the entire operating system and open source universe. These roles encompass all aspects of product security, including feature development, vulnerability response, proactive security and open source community participation. All security roles interact closely with many of the other Canonical engineering and development teams, Canonical customers and our partners across the open source community.

Location : We have open roles for security specialist software engineers in every timezone.

Security roles might tackle any of the following :

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

Integrate new tools in our security infrastructure, pipelines and processes

Achieve and retain various security certifications

Extend and enhance Linux cryptographic components - specifically with modules such as OpenSSL / Libgcrypt - with the features and functionality required for country-specific compliance such as FIPS and CC certification

Design and develop hardening automation for Ubuntu

Monitor the security industry for new developments

Develop, test and maintain new software capabilities

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path

A thorough understanding of the common categories of security vulnerabilities

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

Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)

Clear and effective communication with the team and Ubuntu community members

Experience working with Linux Kernel

Security Certification experience and knowledge in FIPS and / or CC

Knowledge of and familiarity with low-level Linux cryptography APIs

Performance engineering experience

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year

Annual holiday leave

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Engineering and Information Technology

Software Development

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