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CanonicalUbuntu Security Engineer
Canonical, the publisher of the Ubuntu operating system, seeks an Ubuntu Security Engineer to join its globally distributed security team. This remote role involves protecting the…
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Canonical, the publisher of the Ubuntu operating system, seeks an Ubuntu Security Engineer to join its globally distributed security team. This remote role involves protecting the open source community and Ubuntu users from emerging threats across public cloud, IoT, data science, and artificial intelligence environments. The company operates primarily through a distributed model with employees in over 75 countries and hosts in-person team gatherings two to four times each year.…
Job Description
Canonical, the publisher of the Ubuntu operating system, seeks an Ubuntu Security Engineer to join its globally distributed security team. This remote role involves protecting the open source community and Ubuntu users from emerging threats across public cloud, IoT, data science, and artificial intelligence environments. The company operates primarily through a distributed model with employees in over 75 countries and hosts in-person team gatherings two to four times each year.
In this engineering-focused position, professionals across all experience levels will monitor, assess, respond to, and document software vulnerabilities. Team members collaborate with upstream developers and internal groups to analyze and test open source packages, audit source code, and create internal tools that enhance product safety. Candidates should possess strong self-discipline, excellent problem-solving abilities, and familiarity with open source development frameworks.
Canonical provides a distributed work environment complemented by regular performance reviews, personal learning and development budgets, performance-driven annual bonuses, maternity and paternity leave, annual holiday leave, and wellness platforms. The organization evaluates candidate compensation globally based on geographic region, individual experience, and overall performance.
Responsibilities
- Analyze, fix, and test vulnerabilities found in open source packages
- Monitor vulnerabilities across the Ubuntu ecosystem as they are identified and researched
- Collaborate with upstream developers and community teams to exchange or develop vulnerability patches
- Audit source code to detect security vulnerabilities
- Build features and internal tools to strengthen product security and contribute to Ubuntu
Requirements
- Thorough understanding of common security vulnerability categories and remediation techniques
- Familiarity with coordinated disclosure practices
- Familiarity with open source development tools and methodologies
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages including C, Python, Go, Rust, Java, Ruby, PHP, or JavaScript/TypeScript
- Strong logic, problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making capabilities
- Clear communication skills for interacting with team members and the Ubuntu community
- Experience working with Linux, with a preference for Debian or Ubuntu
- Ability to travel internationally at least twice a year, typically for one week
- Self-discipline and self-motivation to remain productive in a distributed team
Core Skills
Benefits
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
- Annual compensation reviews
- Performance-driven annual bonus or commission
- Annual holiday leave
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Team Member Assistance Program and Wellness Platform
- International travel opportunities for company events with priority pass and travel upgrades for long-haul flights
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, this is a globally remote role with a distributed team. Colleagues also meet in person two to four times per year in locations around the world.
What is the employment type?
The posting specifies a full-time employment type for this position.
What salary does Canonical offer for this role?
The salary is not stated in the job posting. Canonical determines compensation globally by considering geographical location, experience, and performance, and reviews it annually.
What travel is required for this role?
The position requires international travel at least twice a year, usually for the duration of one week.
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