Security-Focused Engineering at Canonical
This is a general track for security-focused engineering in every team at Canonical, across all levels of seniority.
What You'll Do
* 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 - specifically with modules such as OpenSSL/Libgcrypt - with the features and functionality required for country-specific compliance such as FIPS and CC certification
* Work with external partners to develop CIS benchmarks
* Design and develop hardening automation for Ubuntu
* Monitor the security industry for new developments
* Develop, test and maintain new software capabilities
* Provide guidance and support to other engineering teams
What We're Looking For
* 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
* 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
* Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)
* Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
* PASSion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
* Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each
About Canonical
We are 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. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. 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. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination.