OverviewCanonical 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. Canonical is building a team dedicated to providing security coverage across a wide range of ecosystems and environments, working to make the world a better, safer place. We are hiring an Ubuntu Security Engineer to join an industry-leading security engineering team and help protect the open source community and Ubuntu users from emerging threats. We welcome candidates across all levels of experience, from Graduate to Senior. This is an engineering-focused role that may also involve activities such as producing security assessments, building features, conducting code reviews, developing internal tools, engaging with the open source community, and participating in industry initiatives and events. Location: Worldwide; this is a globally remote role. The role requires international travel at least twice a year, usually for one week.ResponsibilitiesAnalyzing, fixing, and testing vulnerabilities in open source packagesKeeping track of vulnerabilities in the Ubuntu ecosystem as they are discovered, researched, and fixed, leveraging internal toolsCollaborating with other teams in the Ubuntu community and upstream developers, as needed, to exchange or develop vulnerability patches and ensure that Ubuntu includes the most robust security featuresAuditing source code for vulnerabilitiesBuilding features and tools to help teams strengthen the security of their products and contribute to the overall security of UbuntuWhat we are looking forYou have a thorough understanding of the common categories of security vulnerabilities and techniques for fixing themYou are familiar with coordinated disclosure practicesYou are familiar with open source development tools and methodologiesYou are skilled in one or more of C, Python, Go, Rust, Java, Ruby, PHP or JavaScript/TypeScriptYou have excellent logic, problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making skillsYou can clearly and effectively communicate with the team and Ubuntu community membersYou have experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)You have excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountabilityYou are appreciative of diversity, polite, and effective in a multi-cultural, multi-national organizationYou are thoughtful and self-motivatedYou are result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitmentsSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionInformation TechnologyIndustriesSoftware DevelopmentAbout CanonicalCanonical 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 of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004.Equal opportunityCanonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
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