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Canonical . Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives in cloud, data science, AI, engineering, and IoT. Canonical publishes Ubuntu and supports global distributed collaboration with teams in many countries. This role is globally remote. Canonical is looking for exceptional security-focused software engineers to be integrated across product teams. Their primary focus is to challenge the entire team to think more deeply about security through state-of-the-art practices such as threat modeling, architecture and design reviews, static analysis tools, and fuzzing, among others. These roles encompass all aspects of product security, including feature development, vulnerability response, proactive security, and open source community participation. Engineers in these roles collaborate closely with other Canonical teams, customers, and partners across the open source ecosystem. Each product engineering team at Canonical reserves one or two openings for security-oriented software engineers. Canonical also develops products driven by security needs, such as AppArmor kernel investments and the Ubuntu Security Guide (USG). As the publisher of Ubuntu, Canonical handles long-term security response for the entire operating system and open source ecosystem. Working with tens of thousands of upstreams requires fluency in major programming languages and the ability to design, build, and adopt sophisticated tools that enable scale and speed with confidence. Apply here if you are an exceptional security-focused software engineer, passionate about open source, and excited by Canonical's products and mission. This role requires the ability to be productive in a globally distributed team through strong self-discipline and motivation. It also involves mandatory international travel at least twice a year, typically for one week. Location: Worldwide, this is a globally remote role. What you'll do
Security roles might tackle any of the following: Define, implement, and document new security features Lead security-focused initiatives within a product engineering team Analyze, fix, and test vulnerabilities in open source software Contribute to Ubuntu and upstream open source projects to benefit the community Audit and analyze source code for vulnerabilities Integrate new tools into our security infrastructure, pipelines, and processes Achieve and retain various security certifications Extend and enhance Linux cryptographic components to meet country-specific compliance requirements, such as FIPS and Common Criteria (CC) certifications Work with external partners to develop Center for Internet Security (CIS) benchmarks Design and develop hardening automation for Ubuntu Stay up to date with trends and developments in the security industry Develop, test, and maintain new software capabilities Provide guidance and support to other engineering teams on security best practices What we are looking for in you
An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path A track record of going above and beyond expectations Thorough understanding of the common categories of security vulnerabilities and how to fix them Knowledge of modern software engineering techniques Familiarity with open source development tools and methodologies Skill in one or more of C, C++, Python, Go, Rust, Java, Ruby, PHP, or JavaScript/Typescript Experience as a security champion Experience driving security within a wider SSDLC process Professional written and spoken English Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred) Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability Passion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation Excellent communication and presentation skills Results-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments Optional skills we also value
Clear and effective communication with both the team and Ubuntu community members Experience working with the Linux kernel Experience with security certifications and knowledge of FIPS and/or Common Criteria (CC) Experience with OVAL (Open Vulnerability Assessment Language) Knowledge of cryptographic modules such as OpenSSL and Libgcrypt Knowledge of low-level Linux cryptography APIs Demonstrated ability to learn quickly Performance engineering experience What we offer you
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, reflecting our values and goals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally. 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 About Canonical
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, Canonical supports a worldwide community and remote-first culture since 2004. We recruit on a global basis and expect excellence in all we do. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination, and we will give every suitable applicant fair consideration. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Join to apply for the
Security Software Engineer
role at
Canonical . Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives in cloud, data science, AI, engineering, and IoT. Canonical publishes Ubuntu and supports global distributed collaboration with teams in many countries. This role is globally remote. Canonical is looking for exceptional security-focused software engineers to be integrated across product teams. Their primary focus is to challenge the entire team to think more deeply about security through state-of-the-art practices such as threat modeling, architecture and design reviews, static analysis tools, and fuzzing, among others. These roles encompass all aspects of product security, including feature development, vulnerability response, proactive security, and open source community participation. Engineers in these roles collaborate closely with other Canonical teams, customers, and partners across the open source ecosystem. Each product engineering team at Canonical reserves one or two openings for security-oriented software engineers. Canonical also develops products driven by security needs, such as AppArmor kernel investments and the Ubuntu Security Guide (USG). As the publisher of Ubuntu, Canonical handles long-term security response for the entire operating system and open source ecosystem. Working with tens of thousands of upstreams requires fluency in major programming languages and the ability to design, build, and adopt sophisticated tools that enable scale and speed with confidence. Apply here if you are an exceptional security-focused software engineer, passionate about open source, and excited by Canonical's products and mission. This role requires the ability to be productive in a globally distributed team through strong self-discipline and motivation. It also involves mandatory international travel at least twice a year, typically for one week. Location: Worldwide, this is a globally remote role. What you'll do
Security roles might tackle any of the following: Define, implement, and document new security features Lead security-focused initiatives within a product engineering team Analyze, fix, and test vulnerabilities in open source software Contribute to Ubuntu and upstream open source projects to benefit the community Audit and analyze source code for vulnerabilities Integrate new tools into our security infrastructure, pipelines, and processes Achieve and retain various security certifications Extend and enhance Linux cryptographic components to meet country-specific compliance requirements, such as FIPS and Common Criteria (CC) certifications Work with external partners to develop Center for Internet Security (CIS) benchmarks Design and develop hardening automation for Ubuntu Stay up to date with trends and developments in the security industry Develop, test, and maintain new software capabilities Provide guidance and support to other engineering teams on security best practices What we are looking for in you
An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path A track record of going above and beyond expectations Thorough understanding of the common categories of security vulnerabilities and how to fix them Knowledge of modern software engineering techniques Familiarity with open source development tools and methodologies Skill in one or more of C, C++, Python, Go, Rust, Java, Ruby, PHP, or JavaScript/Typescript Experience as a security champion Experience driving security within a wider SSDLC process Professional written and spoken English Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred) Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability Passion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation Excellent communication and presentation skills Results-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments Optional skills we also value
Clear and effective communication with both the team and Ubuntu community members Experience working with the Linux kernel Experience with security certifications and knowledge of FIPS and/or Common Criteria (CC) Experience with OVAL (Open Vulnerability Assessment Language) Knowledge of cryptographic modules such as OpenSSL and Libgcrypt Knowledge of low-level Linux cryptography APIs Demonstrated ability to learn quickly Performance engineering experience What we offer you
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, reflecting our values and goals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally. 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 About Canonical
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, Canonical supports a worldwide community and remote-first culture since 2004. We recruit on a global basis and expect excellence in all we do. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination, and we will give every suitable applicant fair consideration. #J-18808-Ljbffr