Ubuntu Security Engineer

Canonical Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Overview Join to apply for the Ubuntu Security Engineer role at Canonical . 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 enterprise initiatives across public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a founder-led, profitable, and growing organization with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person to align on strategy and execution. Canonical is building a team dedicated to providing security coverage across a wide range of ecosystems and environments, aiming to protect the open source community and Ubuntu users from emerging threats. This role spans Graduate to Senior levels. This is an engineering-focused role that may involve producing security assessments, building features, conducting code reviews, developing internal tools, engaging with the open source community, and participating in industry initiatives and events. The role requires international travel at least twice a year (usually one week per trip) and the ability to work effectively in a globally distributed team. Location: Worldwide, this is a globally remote role The role entails Analyzing, fixing, and testing vulnerabilities in open source packages Keeping track of vulnerabilities in the Ubuntu ecosystem as they are discovered, researched, and fixed, leveraging internal tools Collaborating with other teams in the Ubuntu community and upstream developers to exchange or develop vulnerability patches and ensure Ubuntu includes robust security features Auditing source code for vulnerabilities Building features and tools to help teams strengthen the security of their products and contribute to the overall security of Ubuntu What we are looking for in you Thorough understanding of common categories of security vulnerabilities and techniques for fixing them Familiarity with coordinated disclosure practices Familiarity with open source development tools and methodologies Skill in one or more of C, Python, Go, Rust, Java, Ruby, PHP or JavaScript/TypeScript Excellent logic, problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills Clear and effective communication with the team and Ubuntu community members Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred) Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability Appreciation of diversity, politeness, and effectiveness in a multi-cultural, multi-national organization Thoughtfulness and self-motivation Result-oriented with a personal drive to meet commitments What we offer colleagues 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 Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform 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 company that publishes Ubuntu, a major open-source project and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are shaping the future of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a high standard for people joining the company. Most colleagues have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination, and we will give every applicant fair consideration regardless of identity. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Information Technology Industries: Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Canonical by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr