Remote Linux Security & Cryptography Engineer

Canonical; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Software Engineer specialized in cryptography to enhance security for Ubuntu. In this role, you'll collaborate with a team to develop automation tooling, extend Linux cryptographic components, and ensure compliance with international standards. Ideal candidates will have experience with C development and Linux system administration, along with a strong understanding of secure coding practices. The position offers a remote-first environment and a personal learning budget.

Benefits

Personal learning and development budget

Annual compensation review

Remote work flexibility

Maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with low-level Linux cryptography APIs and debugging.
• Experience with C development and software engineering fundamentals.
• Knowledge of security and cryptography fundamentals, with experience writing secure code.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to retain various security certifications.
• Extend and enhance cryptographic components for compliance.
• Develop security hardening benchmarks for Ubuntu.

Skills

Linux system administration

C development

Debugging Linux cryptography APIs

Shell scripting

Secure coding practices

Open source libraries

Verbal and written communication

Tools

OpenSSL

Libgcrypt

GnuTLS

Python

Ansible

Job description

A leading technology firm is seeking a Software Engineer specialized in cryptography to enhance security for Ubuntu. In this role, you'll collaborate with a team to develop automation tooling, extend Linux cryptographic components, and ensure compliance with international standards. Ideal candidates will have experience with C development and Linux system administration, along with a strong understanding of secure coding practices. The position offers a remote-first environment and a personal learning budget.