Security Software Engineer

Canonical; Laval; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative open source company is seeking a Security Software Engineer to enhance security across its teams. This role involves defining security features, analyzing vulnerabilities, and contributing to upstream projects. Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background in Computer Science or STEM, along with proficiency in programming languages like C and Python. The company offers a competitive compensation package, a distributed work environment, and opportunities for professional development. Join this forward-thinking organization and make a significant impact in the realm of security engineering!

Benefits

Learning and development budget

Competitive compensation

Holiday leave

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Exceptional academic record with a degree in Computer Science or STEM.
• Strong understanding of security vulnerabilities and fixing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Defining and implementing security features across teams.
• Analyzing and fixing vulnerabilities in source code.

Skills

C

Python

Go

Rust

Java

Ruby

PHP

Linux proficiency

Security vulnerabilities analysis

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or STEM

Tools

Open source tools

Linux Kernel

Cryptography APIs

Job description

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This role focuses on security engineering across all teams at Canonical, involving responsibilities such as:

1. Defining and implementing security features
2. Analyzing and fixing vulnerabilities
3. Contributing to Ubuntu and upstream projects
4. Auditing source code for vulnerabilities
5. Developing security infrastructure and tools
6. Achieving security certifications
7. Enhancing cryptographic components
8. Collaborating with external partners on security benchmarks
9. Designing hardening automation for Ubuntu
10. Monitoring security industry developments
11. Supporting other engineering teams

Ideal candidates will have:

• Exceptional academic record and a degree in Computer Science or STEM
• Strong understanding of security vulnerabilities and modern fixing techniques
• Experience with open source tools and programming languages like C, Python, Go, Rust, Java, Ruby, or PHP
• Experience as a security champion and in SDLC processes
• Proficiency in Linux (Debian or Ubuntu)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and motivation
• Willingness to travel twice a year for company events

Preferred additional skills include:

• Experience with Linux Kernel and cryptography APIs
• Security certifications such as FIPS or CC
• Knowledge of OVAL and high learning ability
• Performance engineering experience

What Canonical offers:

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person sprints
• Learning and development budget of USD 2,000/year
• Competitive compensation with annual reviews and bonuses
• Benefits like holiday leave, parental leave, Employee Assistance Program, and travel opportunities

About Canonical:

Canonical is a leading open source company, publisher of Ubuntu, and innovator in AI, IoT, and cloud platforms. We are a remote-first, inclusive employer committed to excellence and diversity.