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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. The company has 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and operates as a remote‑first organization with occasional in‑person collaboration.
We are looking for exceptional security‑focused software engineers to be integrated across product teams. In these roles you will drive security through threat modeling, architecture reviews, static analysis, fuzz testing, and open‑source community participation. The work spans product security, vulnerability response, proactive hardening, and open‑source contribution.
This is a globally remote position that requires strong self‑discipline and is open to international travel at least twice a year, typically for one week.
What you'll do
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 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 high school and university
Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling alternative narrative
Track record of going above and beyond expectations
Thorough understanding of common security vulnerability categories and remediation techniques
Knowledge of modern software engineering practices
Familiarity with open‑source development tools and methodologies
Proficiency 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, 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
Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly in‑person team sprints
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, 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 is an equal opportunity employer We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
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Security Software Engineer
role at
Canonical .
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. The company has 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and operates as a remote‑first organization with occasional in‑person collaboration.
We are looking for exceptional security‑focused software engineers to be integrated across product teams. In these roles you will drive security through threat modeling, architecture reviews, static analysis, fuzz testing, and open‑source community participation. The work spans product security, vulnerability response, proactive hardening, and open‑source contribution.
This is a globally remote position that requires strong self‑discipline and is open to international travel at least twice a year, typically for one week.
What you'll do
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 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 high school and university
Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling alternative narrative
Track record of going above and beyond expectations
Thorough understanding of common security vulnerability categories and remediation techniques
Knowledge of modern software engineering practices
Familiarity with open‑source development tools and methodologies
Proficiency 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, 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
Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly in‑person team sprints
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, 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 is an equal opportunity employer We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
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