Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Security Aveiro

Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Security
Aveiro
Aveiro, Aveiro District, Portugal

As the most widely used Linux distribution, Ubuntu underpins the security of the entire internet. 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
- 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. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference and leave a lasting legacy on the digital landscape.

The security engineering team's first responsibility is to respond to emerging threats and aim to secure the open source ecosystem for community and enterprise use. Your work will improve the security of millions of people by addressing potential CVEs and vulnerabilities alongside the lifecycle of Canonical products such as Ubuntu. You will engage directly with our community and customers, as well as 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 driving collaboration with other teams and customers are critical to success in this role.

What you will do in this role

1. Lead and develop a team of engineers, ranging from graduate to senior
2. Provide technical guidance on vulnerability remediation
3. Drive the development of new security engineering projects
4. Work with upstream open source projects on vulnerability lifecycle handling
5. Coach, mentor, and offer career development feedback
6. Identify and measure team health indicators
7. Implement disciplined engineering processes
8. Represent your team and product to stakeholders, partners, and customers
9. Develop and evangelise great engineering and organisational practices
10. Plan and manage progress on goals and projects
11. Be an active part of the security engineering leadership team, collaborating with other leaders

What we are looking for in you

1. An exceptional academic record from high school and university
2. Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling alternative pathway
3. Drive and a history of exceeding expectations
4. Excellent communication skills in English
5. A passion for developing people and a proven track record
6. Organisational skills to ensure timely,
   - quality results
7. Professional manner with colleagues, partners, and community
8. Strong background in software development, support, and maintenance
9. Mastery in any programming language (e. g. , Go, Java, C, Python)
10. Knowledge and passion for software and application security
11. Experience in agile development environments
12. Commitment to continuous learning
13. Ability to build trust and relationships
14. Result-oriented with a personal drive to meet commitments
15. Willingness to travel twice a year for company events, up to two weeks each

Optional valued skills

• Strong understanding of Linux distributions, ideally Ubuntu or Debian

What we offer you

We offer competitive worldwide compensation, revisited annually, including base pay, performance bonuses, and benefits aligned with our values. Our offerings include:

• Distributed work environment with biannual
  - person team sprints
• USD 2, 000 annual learning and development budget
• Annual compensation reviews
• Recognition rewards, holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities for travel and meeting colleagues
• Travel upgrades for company events

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering
- source tech company, publisher of Ubuntu, and leader in AI, Io
T, and cloud platforms. We operate globally with high standards, fostering excellence and innovation. Since 2004, we have been a
- first company, encouraging new ways of thinking, working, and learning.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring fair consideration for all applicants regardless of background or identity.