Security Software Engineer

CanonicalCanonical·Remote(Home based - Worldwide)·Work From Anywhere
Software Development
Excel

WFA Digital Insight

As demand for cybersecurity experts grows, Canonical stands out with its commitment to open source innovation. With a globally distributed team, this role requires strong self-discipline and motivation. Candidates should be passionate about security and open source, with a portfolio showcasing their expertise in threat modeling and vulnerability response.

Job Description

About the Role

Canonical is seeking exceptional security-focused software engineers to integrate across product teams. The primary focus will be on challenging teams to think deeply about security through state-of-the-art practices.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to product security, including feature development, vulnerability response, and proactive security
  • Collaborate with other Canonical teams, customers, and partners across the open source ecosystem
  • Participate in open source community activities

Requirements

  • Strong security focus and passion for open source
  • Ability to work in a globally distributed team with strong self-discipline and motivation

Nice to Have

  • Experience with threat modeling, table-top exercises, architecture and design reviews, static analysis tools, and fuzzing

How to Stand Out

  • Showcase your security expertise through a portfolio of projects or contributions to open source security initiatives
  • Highlight your experience with collaborative tools and platforms used in global teams
  • Be prepared to discuss your approach to threat modeling and vulnerability response
  • Demonstrate your understanding of open source ecosystems and their security implications
  • Prepare examples of your coding skills in major programming languages

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