Linux Cryptography and Security Engineer

Canonical

Remote

Full Time

Posted April 1, 2026

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Job Description

This role involves utilizing software engineering and cryptography expertise to enhance the security and compliance of Ubuntu through developing cryptographic components, automation tools, and security benchmarks, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to maintain and improve security standards.

Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain the security foundation of Ubuntu to ensure compliance with international information security standards such as FIPS 140-3 and Common Criteria
Develop and enhance cryptographic components and automation tools for security hardening benchmarks and audit remediation
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to develop security benchmarks, test security modules, and improve security frameworks
Contribute to upstream open source projects and work with kernel and cryptography teams to implement security features
Engage in communication and collaboration to identify security gaps, resolve issues, and deliver high-quality security solutions

Requirements

Hands-on experience with low-level Linux cryptography APIs and debugging
Excellent software engineering fundamentals, including prior experience with C development, and the ability to demonstrate such
Hands-on experience with Linux system administration and shell scripting
Demonstrated knowledge of security and cryptography fundamentals
Direct experience writing secure code and implementing best practices in security and cryptography
Significant development experience working with open source libraries
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to enable efficient collaboration with internal and external partners in a remote-first environment

Benefits & Perks

Compensation is based on geographical location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews and more frequent reviews for graduates and associates

Performance-driven annual bonus

Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints

Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Annual holiday leave

Maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues

Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events