Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Security

Canonical; Mississauga; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Engineering Manager for their security team. This role is crucial for enhancing the safety of millions of users by addressing vulnerabilities and leading a talented team of engineers. You will have the opportunity to drive innovative security projects while fostering a collaborative environment. With a focus on personal development and a commitment to excellence, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact on the open-source community. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and inclusion, and be part of a mission that shapes the future of secure technology.

Benefits

Distributed work environment

USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Holiday leave

Maternity/Paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Travel opportunities to meet colleagues

Travel upgrades for company events

Qualifications

• Lead and develop a team of engineers, from graduates to seniors.
• Provide technical guidance on vulnerability remediation.
• Drive the development of new security engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Engage with community and customers to secure open-source ecosystem.
• Implement disciplined engineering processes and measure team health.
• Participate actively in the security engineering leadership team.

Skills

Software Development

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Vulnerability Remediation

Programming Languages (Go, Java, C, Python)

Agile Development

Software Security Knowledge

Continuous Learning

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Computer Science or STEM

Exceptional Academic Record

Job description

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As the most widely used Linux distribution, Ubuntu underpins the security of the entire internet. The Security Engineering Manager role directly impacts the safety and security of millions of users worldwide. Join a team of security experts dedicated to protecting the open-source ecosystem and driving innovation. Your leadership will be instrumental in addressing emerging threats, developing robust security measures, and ensuring the continued integrity of Ubuntu. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference and leave a lasting legacy on the digital landscape.

The security engineering team's primary responsibility is to respond to emerging threats and secure the open source ecosystem for community and enterprise use. Your work will improve the security of millions by addressing potential CVEs and vulnerabilities in Canonical products such as Ubuntu. You will engage with our community and customers, and coordinate efforts across engineering teams and projects.

An Engineering Manager is responsible for line management and career guidance. Developing engineering talent, representing your team and product technically, and fostering collaboration are critical for success in this role.

What you will do in this role

1. Lead and develop a team of engineers, from graduates to seniors
2. Provide technical guidance on vulnerability remediation
3. Drive the development of new security engineering projects
4. Work with upstream open source projects on vulnerability lifecycle handling
5. Coach, mentor, and offer career development feedback
6. Identify and measure team health indicators
7. Implement disciplined engineering processes
8. Represent your team and product to stakeholders, partners, and customers
9. Develop and promote excellent engineering and organizational practices
10. Plan and manage progress on goals and projects
11. Participate actively in the security engineering leadership team, collaborating with other leaders

What we are looking for in you

• Exceptional academic record from high school and university or a compelling alternative path
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or equivalent experience
• Drive and a history of exceeding expectations
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Passion for developing people and a proven track record
• Organized, ensuring timely, high-quality results
• Professional manner with colleagues, partners, and community
• Solid software development background, including support and maintenance
• Mastery in any programming language (Go, Java, C, Python, etc.)
• Knowledge and passion for software and application security
• Experience in agile development environments
• Continuous learner mentality
• Ability to build trust and relationships
• Result-oriented with personal drive to meet commitments
• Willingness to travel twice a year for company events, up to two weeks each

Optional valued skills

• Strong understanding of Linux distributions, ideally Ubuntu or Debian

What we offer

Our compensation considers location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews and performance bonuses. Benefits include:

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints
• USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards, holiday leave, maternity/paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Travel opportunities to meet colleagues
• Travel upgrades for company events

About Canonical

Canonical leads in open source innovation. Publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud, we set high standards for our team worldwide. Since 2004, we've been a remote-first company, fostering a progressive work environment that challenges and develops our employees.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all applications fairly, regardless of background or identity.

Additional details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT
• Industry: Software Development