Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Security

As the most widely used Linux distribution, Ubuntu underpins the security of the entire internet. The role of Security Engineering Manager 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 first responsibility is to respond to emerging threats and aim to secure the open source ecosystem for community and enterprise use. Your work will improve the security of millions of people by addressing potential CVEs and vulnerabilities alongside the lifecycle of Canonical products such as Ubuntu. You will engage directly with our community and customers, as well as coordinate efforts across multiple engineering teams and projects.

An Engineering Manager is responsible for line management and career guidance. The ability to develop engineering talent, represent your team and product from a technical perspective, and drive collaboration are all critical to success in this role.

What you will do in this role

1. Lead and develop a team of engineers, ranging from graduate to senior
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 evangelize great engineering and organizational practices
10. Plan and manage progress on goals and projects
11. Be an active part of the security engineering leadership team, collaborating with other leaders

What we are looking for in you

1. An exceptional academic track record from high school and university
2. Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path
3. Drive and a track record of exceeding expectations
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
5. A passion for developing and growing people, with a proven track record
6. Organizational skills to ensure timely, high-quality results
7. Professional manner when interacting with colleagues, partners, and the community
8. Solid background in software development, including support and maintenance
9. Mastery in any programming language (Go, Java, C, Python, ...)
10. Knowledge and passion for software and application security
11. Experience working in an agile development environment
12. A demonstrated drive for continual learning
13. Ability to build trust, relationships, and confidence
14. Result-oriented with a personal drive to meet commitments
15. Willingness to travel twice a year for up to two weeks each for company events

Optional skills we value

1. Strong technical understanding of Linux distributions, ideally Ubuntu or Debian

What we offer you

We offer a competitive package based on location, experience, and performance, revisited annually. Our benefits include:

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints
• USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities to travel and meet colleagues
• Travel upgrades for company events

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm leading the open source movement. As the publisher of Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud, we are changing the world daily. We recruit globally and uphold high standards for excellence. Since 2004, we have been a remote-first company, encouraging innovative thinking and continuous learning.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all applicants.