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Job Description
Canonical is seeking an Ubuntu Security Engineer to join their security team, focusing on analyzing, fixing, and testing vulnerabilities in open source packages, collaborating with the community, and enhancing the security features of Ubuntu across a globally distributed, remote work environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze, fix, and test vulnerabilities in open source packages
- Track vulnerabilities in the Ubuntu ecosystem from discovery to remediation
- Collaborate with internal teams and upstream developers to develop and exchange vulnerability patches
- Audit source code for security vulnerabilities
- Build features and tools to enhance the security of Ubuntu and its components
Requirements
- A thorough understanding of the common categories of security vulnerabilities and techniques for fixing them
- Familiarity with coordinated disclosure practices
- Familiarity with open source development tools and methodologies
- Skill in one or more of the following programming languages: C, Python, Go, Rust, Java, Ruby, PHP, or JavaScript TypeScript
- Excellent logic, problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills
- Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with the team and Ubuntu community members
- Experience with Linux Debian or Ubuntu preferred
- Willingness to travel internationally at least twice a year for one week each time
- Ability to be productive in a globally distributed team through self-discipline and self-motivation
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 or commission
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
Team Member Assistance Program
Wellness Platform
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Travel upgrades and Priority Pass for long-haul company events
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