Ubuntu Security Engineer

Responsibilities

• Analyze, fix, and test vulnerabilities in open source packages
• Track vulnerabilities in the Ubuntu ecosystem using internal tools
• Collaborate with upstream developers and the Ubuntu community on security patches
• Audit source code for vulnerabilities
• Build features and tools to strengthen the security of Ubuntu and related products

Requirements

• Thorough understanding of common security vulnerability categories and fixes
• Familiarity with coordinated disclosure practices
• Familiarity with open source development tools and methodologies
• Skilled in one or more of C, Python, Go, Rust, Java, Ruby, PHP, or JavaScript/TypeScript
• Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)
• Excellent logic, problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills
• Clear and effective communication with distributed teams and community members
• Ability to be productive in a globally distributed team through self-discipline and motivation

Benefits

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review and performance-driven bonus
• Recognition rewards, annual holiday leave, and parental leave
• Team Member Assistance Program and Wellness Platform
• Travel opportunities and Priority Pass for long-haul company events

About the Company

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, publishing Ubuntu, a platform widely used in public cloud, data science, AI, and IoT. Founded in 2004, the company is founder-led, profitable, and globally distributed with over 1,200 colleagues in 75+ countries.