Security Software Engineer

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 such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT.

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, such as FIPS and Common Criteria (CC) certifications
🌸Work with external partners to develop Center for Internet Security (CIS) benchmarks

What we are looking for in you:

💦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

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
☘️Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events

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