Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Security

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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.

The security engineering team's first responsibility is to respond to emerging threats and secure the open source ecosystem for community and enterprise use. Your work will involve addressing potential CVEs and vulnerabilities alongside the lifecycle of Canonical products such as Ubuntu. You will engage with our community and customers, and coordinate efforts across multiple 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 to success.

What you will do in this role

1. Lead and develop a team of engineers, from graduate to senior levels
2. Provide technical guidance on vulnerability remediation
3. Drive the development of new security engineering projects
4. Collaborate with upstream open source projects on vulnerability lifecycle handling
5. Coach, mentor, and support career development
6. Monitor team health indicators and implement disciplined processes
7. Represent your team and product to stakeholders, partners, and customers
8. Promote best engineering and organizational practices
9. Plan and track progress on goals and projects
10. Participate 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 an alternative compelling background
• 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
• Organizational skills to ensure timely, high-quality results
• Professional interaction with colleagues, partners, and community
• Solid software development background, including support and maintenance
• Mastery in any programming language (e.g., Go, Java, C, Python)
• Knowledge and passion for software and application security
• Experience working in agile environments
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Ability to build trust and relationships
• Result-oriented with a personal drive to meet commitments
• Ability to travel twice a year for up to two weeks each for company events

Optional valued skills

• Strong understanding of Linux distributions, ideally Ubuntu or Debian

What we offer

We offer a competitive, performance-driven compensation package, including annual reviews, bonuses, and benefits tailored to local needs. Our benefits include:

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints
• USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget
• Recognition rewards, holiday leave, maternity/paternity leave, Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for travel and company events

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering open-source tech company, publisher of Ubuntu, and leader in AI, IoT, and cloud platforms. We are a remote-first organization since 2004, committed to excellence and diversity, fostering a fair, inclusive workplace.

Additional details

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