Security Software Engineer

Overview

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 initiatives in cloud, data science, AI, engineering, and IoT. We have customers including leading public cloud and silicon providers and industry leaders across sectors. Canonical is founder-led, profitable, and growing, with a globally distributed team (1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries) and relatively few office-based roles. Teams meet in person two to four times per year at locations around the world to align on strategy and execution. Canonical is looking for exceptional security-focused software engineers to join product teams where their primary focus is to challenge the team to think more deeply about security through state-of-the-art practices such as threat modeling, tabletop exercises, architecture and design reviews, static analysis tools, and fuzzing, among others. These roles encompass all aspects of product security, including feature development, vulnerability response, proactive security, and open source community participation. Engineers collaborate closely with other Canonical teams, customers, and partners across the open source ecosystem. Each product engineering team reserves one or two openings for security-oriented software engineers. Canonical also develops security-driven products such as AppArmor kernel investments and the Ubuntu Security Guide (USG). As the publisher of Ubuntu, Canonical handles long-term security response for the OS and the open source ecosystem. Working with thousands of upstreams requires fluency in major programming languages and the ability to design, build, and adopt sophisticated tools to work at scale and speed. Location : Worldwide, this is a globally remote role Apply here if you are a security-focused software engineer, passionate about open source, and excited by Canonical’s products and mission. 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 open source 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 (e.g., FIPS, Common Criteria) Work with external partners to develop 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 (or compelling alternative path) Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path A track record of going above and beyond expectations Thorough understanding of common categories of security vulnerabilities and how to fix them Knowledge of modern software engineering techniques Familiarity with open source development tools and methodologies Skill in one or more of C, C++, Python, Go, Rust, Java, Ruby, PHP, or JavaScript / TypeScript Experience as a security champion and driving security within a wider SSDLC process Professional written and spoken English Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred) Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, accountability, and self-motivation Excellent communication and presentation skills; results-oriented with a drive to meet commitments Optional skills we also value

Clear and effective communication with the team and Ubuntu community members Experience working with the Linux kernel Experience with security certifications and knowledge of FIPS and / or Common Criteria 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 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 Employee Assistance Programme Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues 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, we drive open source innovation in AI, IoT, and the cloud. We recruit on a global basis and maintain a remote-first culture since 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, work smarter, and learn new skills. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace free from discrimination. We value diversity and will consider all qualified applicants fairly. Seniority level

Entry level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Engineering and Information Technology Industries

Software Development

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