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Overview

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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 across public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include world-leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. Canonical is building a globally distributed team with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries; most roles are not office-based. The team meets two to four times per year in person in interesting locations to align on strategy and execution.

Canonical is hiring an Ubuntu Security Engineer to join an industry-leading security engineering team and help protect the open source community and Ubuntu users from emerging threats. We are open to candidates across all levels of experience, from Graduate to Senior. This is an engineering-focused role that may involve producing security assessments, building features, conducting code reviews, developing internal tools, engaging with the open source community, and participating in industry initiatives and events.

This role requires international travel at least twice a year (usually for one week) and the ability to work effectively in a globally distributed team.

Location: Worldwide, this is a globally remote role.

The role entails

• Analyzing, fixing, and testing vulnerabilities in open source packages
• Keeping track of vulnerabilities in the Ubuntu ecosystem as they are discovered, researched, and fixed, leveraging internal tools
• Collaborating with other teams in the Ubuntu community and upstream developers to exchange or develop vulnerability patches and ensure that Ubuntu includes robust security features
• Auditing source code for vulnerabilities
• Building features and tools to help teams strengthen the security of their products and contribute to the overall security of Ubuntu

What we are looking for in you

• Thorough understanding of common categories of security vulnerabilities and techniques for fixing them
• Familiarity with coordinated disclosure practices
• Familiarity with open source development tools and methodologies
• Proficiency in one or more of C, Python, Go, Rust, Java, Ruby, PHP or JavaScript/TypeScript
• Excellent logic, problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills
• Clear and effective communication with the team and Ubuntu community members
• Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)
• Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
• Appreciation of diversity, politeness, and effectiveness in a multi-cultural, multi-national organization
• Thoughtfulness and self-motivation
• Result-oriented with a personal drive to meet commitments

What we offer

• 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
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Travel upgrades for long-haul company events

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence and strive to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our 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.