Security Software Engineer
Job description
A security-focused engineering role at Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, covering security vulnerabilities, secure software development and open source security work. The posting lists candidate requirements, optional skills and benefits but does not describe day-to-day responsibilities.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Remote
- Languages
- English – fluent
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
- A track record of going above and beyond expectations
- Thorough understanding of the 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
- Experience driving security within a wider SSDLC 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
- Results-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
Nice to have
- Clear and effective communication with both the team and Ubuntu community members
- Experience working with the Linux kernel
- Experience with security certifications and knowledge of FIPS and/or Common Criteria (CC)
- 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
Benefits
- 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
- Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
- Performance-driven annual bonus
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About Canonical
A pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source
Canonical is 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. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004.
Key facts
- 2004
- Publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud
- Remote-first company since its inception in 2004
- Recruits on a global basis
What they value
- Excellence
- Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background