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CanonicalEngineering Manager - AppArmor
This is a full-time, remote Engineering Manager role on the AppArmor team. AppArmor is the security module that guards every Ubuntu user through mandatory access control,…
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This is a full-time, remote Engineering Manager role on the AppArmor team. AppArmor is the security module that guards every Ubuntu user through mandatory access control, which confines programs and restricts their access to system resources. The team develops new security features and capabilities for it, and its work bears directly on the protection of millions of people. The manager leads and develops engineers spanning graduate to senior grades, coaching…
Job Description
This is a full-time, remote Engineering Manager role on the AppArmor team. AppArmor is the security module that guards every Ubuntu user through mandatory access control, which confines programs and restricts their access to system resources. The team develops new security features and capabilities for it, and its work bears directly on the protection of millions of people.
The manager leads and develops engineers spanning graduate to senior grades, coaching and mentoring them and offering career development feedback. The role includes tracking team health indicators, putting disciplined engineering processes in place, and steering delivery against agreed objectives and projects. The manager represents the team and its product with stakeholders, partners and customers, and coordinates efforts across several engineering teams and projects. The manager also develops and promotes strong engineering and organisational practices, and sits on the security engineering leadership group. Engagement with the community and with customers is part of the job.
Applicants should hold a computing or STEM undergraduate degree, or have a compelling alternative route. They should be strong in C and understand how Linux kernel work is done, with experience of Linux Security Modules. A passion for software and application security, agile development experience and a track record of growing people are expected. Applicants should show a steady appetite for continual learning and self-driven commitment to deliver. Strong verbal and written English and a record of delivering timely, high-quality results are required. An understanding of containers and packaging formats is a useful extra. Travel for company events of up to two weeks, twice a year, is part of the role.
Responsibilities
- Lead and grow a group of engineers, from graduate to senior
- Coach, mentor and give career development feedback
- Track indicators of team health and act on them
- Implement disciplined engineering processes
- Represent the team and its product with stakeholders, partners and customers
- Develop and promote strong engineering and organisational practices
- Plan and steer delivery against agreed objectives and projects
- Work as member of the security engineering leadership group
Requirements
- An exceptional academic record through high school and university
- An Undergraduate degree in computing or a STEM field, or a compelling alternative route
- Proficiency in C
- Working knowledge of how the Linux kernel is developed
- Prior involvement with Linux Security Modules
- Passion for software and application security
- Solid experience in an agile development environment
- Excellent verbal and written English
- Readiness to make two trips a year to company events lasting up to two weeks
Qualifications
- Good understanding of containers and packaging formats
Core Skills
Benefits
- Annual compensation review and a bonus tied to performance
- USD 2,000 each year for personal learning and development
- Twice-yearly in-person team sprints in a distributed setup
- Annual holiday leave, plus maternity and paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Priority Pass access, plus upgraded seats on long-haul trips to company events
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Is this AppArmor Engineering Manager role remote?
Yes. The posting describes the role as remote, with no single office location specified.
What technical skills does the role require?
The posting asks for proficiency in C, a working knowledge of how the Linux kernel is developed, and experience with Linux Security Modules.
Is the role full-time, and what is the salary?
The role is full-time, and the posting does not specify a base salary. It mentions a bonus tied to performance.
How do I apply?
The posting does not describe the application process.
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