Ubuntu Security Engineer - remote job

Canonical is hiring a Ubuntu Security Engineer. The role sits in IT and programming and is fully remote. The company places no restriction on where the candidate lives, so you can apply from anywhere.

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Canonical, a leader in providing open-source software and operating systems, serves the global enterprise and technology markets. Our flagship product, Ubuntu, is widely employed in cutting-edge enterprise initiatives, including public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We collaborate with the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in diverse sectors. As a trailblazer in global distributed collaboration, Canonical has over 1,200 colleagues across 75+ countries, with minimal office-based roles. Teams gather in person two to four times yearly in interesting global locations to align on strategy and execution.

Canonical is a profitable, growing, and founder-led organization. We are assembling a dedicated team focused on security coverage across various ecosystems and environments, aiming to make the world safer. We seek to hire an Ubuntu Security Engineer to join our industry-leading security engineering team, contributing to the protection of the open-source community and Ubuntu users against emerging threats. We welcome candidates at all experience levels, from graduates to seniors.

In this role, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in technology to monitor, triage, respond to, and document new and existing vulnerabilities in open-source software. You will interact with internal teams and external partners to identify issues, prioritize them, and coordinate remediation efforts.

This engineering-focused position also involves tasks such as producing security assessments, building features, conducting code reviews, developing internal tools, engaging with the open-source community, and participating in industry initiatives and events.

The role requires international travel at least twice a year, usually for one week. You must also be able to thrive in a globally distributed team through self-discipline and self-motivation.

Key Responsibilities:

- Analyze, fix, and test vulnerabilities in open-source packages. - Track vulnerabilities in the Ubuntu ecosystem as they are discovered, researched, and resolved, utilizing internal tools. - Collaborate with other teams in the Ubuntu community and upstream developers to exchange or develop vulnerability patches and ensure Ubuntu includes the most robust security features. - Audit source code for vulnerabilities. - Develop features and tools to help teams strengthen the security of their products and contribute to the overall security of Ubuntu.

What We Seek:

- A deep understanding of common security vulnerabilities and techniques for addressing them. - Experience with coordinated disclosure practices. - Proficiency in one or more of the following programming languages: C, Python, Go, Rust, Java, Ruby, PHP, or JavaScript/TypeScript. - Strong logical, problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills. - Effective communication with the team and the Ubuntu community. - Proficiency with Linux (Ubuntu or Debian preferred). - Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability. - Appreciation for diversity and effective engagement in a multicultural, multinational organization. - Thoughtfulness and self-motivation. - A results-oriented approach with a personal drive to meet commitments.

Benefits for Colleagues:

- A global remote role with opportunities for in-person team sprints twice a year. - An annual learning and development budget of USD 2,000. - Annual compensation reviews. - Recognition rewards. - Generous annual holiday leave. - Maternity and paternity leave. - Access to a Team Member Assistance Program and wellness platform. - Opportunities to travel to new locations to meet colleagues. - Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events.

About Canonical:

Canonical is at the forefront of the global shift to open-source technology. As the publisher of Ubuntu, one of the most significant open-source projects, we are transforming the software landscape. We recruit globally and set a high standard for excellence. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since the company’s inception in 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and excel.

Canonical is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities, ensuring fair and equal consideration.