Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Security

Canonical; Anchorage (AK); Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Engineering Manager for their security team, playing a pivotal role in safeguarding the open-source ecosystem. This dynamic position involves leading a team of talented engineers, addressing vulnerabilities, and fostering innovation in security practices. You'll collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure the integrity of critical systems while mentoring your team and promoting best practices. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and offers a competitive compensation package, including a generous learning budget and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Annual Learning and Development Budget

Performance Bonuses

Generous Leave Policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunities for Travel

Distributed Work Environment

Qualifications

• Exceptional academic background or compelling alternative path.
• Proven ability to exceed expectations and mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of engineers across various levels.
• Drive new security projects and collaborate on vulnerability management.

Skills

Software Development

Team Leadership

Vulnerability Management

Communication Skills

Agile Methodologies

Programming Languages (Go, Java, C, Python)

Organizational Skills

Mentoring

Continuous Learning

Trust Building

Education

Degree in Computer Science or STEM

High School Diploma

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 plays a crucial role in safeguarding millions of users worldwide, leading a team of security experts committed to protecting the open-source ecosystem and fostering innovation. Your leadership will be vital in addressing emerging threats, developing security measures, and maintaining the integrity of Ubuntu. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the digital landscape.

The security engineering team's primary responsibility is to respond to threats and secure the open-source ecosystem for community and enterprise users. Your work will involve addressing CVEs and vulnerabilities across Canonical products, engaging with the community and customers, and coordinating with multiple engineering teams.

An Engineering Manager in this context is responsible for line management, career guidance, developing engineering talent, representing your team technically, and fostering collaboration both internally and externally.

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 projects
4. Collaborate with upstream open source projects on vulnerability management
5. Mentor team members and support career development
6. Monitor and improve team health indicators
7. Implement disciplined engineering processes
8. Represent your team and product to stakeholders, partners, and customers
9. Promote best engineering and organizational practices
10. Plan and oversee progress on goals and projects
11. Participate actively in the security engineering leadership team

What we are looking for in you

• Exceptional academic background from high school through university or a compelling alternative path
• Degree in Computer Science or STEM, or equivalent experience
• Proven drive and ability to exceed expectations
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Experience in developing and mentoring people
• Organizational skills to ensure timely, high-quality results
• Professional demeanor in interactions
• Strong background in software development, support, and maintenance
• Mastery in any programming language (e.g., Go, Java, C, Python)
• 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
• Willingness to travel twice a year for company events

Optional: Strong understanding of Linux distributions, especially Ubuntu or Debian.

What we offer you

We offer competitive compensation, performance bonuses, and benefits tailored to local needs, including:

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints
• USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget
• Annual compensation reviews and recognition rewards
• Generous leave policies, including parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities for travel and community engagement

About Canonical

Canonical is a leader in open source innovation, publishing Ubuntu and supporting AI, IoT, and cloud platforms. We are a remote-first company committed to excellence and diversity, fostering an inclusive workplace free from discrimination. We value experience, perspectives, and backgrounds, and are dedicated to fair hiring practices.

Additional Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and IT

Industry: Software Development