About Canonical
Empowering the world with open-source software
Key Highlights
- Developers of Ubuntu, used by millions globally
- Headquartered in London with a remote-first policy
- Serves enterprise clients like Google and Microsoft
- Privately held with significant funding from various investors
Canonical Ltd., headquartered in London, is the driving force behind Ubuntu, one of the world's most popular open-source operating systems. With a focus on cloud computing, IoT, and container orchestration, Canonical serves a diverse range of clients, including major enterprises like Google and Micr...
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Canonical offers competitive salaries, equity options, generous PTO policies, and a remote-first work environment, allowing employees to work from any...
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Skills & Technologies
Overview
Canonical is hiring an Engineering Manager for the AppArmor team to lead security engineering efforts for Ubuntu. You'll develop security features and collaborate with multiple engineering teams. This role requires strong leadership skills and experience in security engineering.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in security engineering and have led teams in developing robust security measures. Your experience with Linux and open-source ecosystems makes you a perfect fit for this role. You are passionate about protecting users and have a proven track record of addressing emerging threats in the digital landscape. You excel in coaching and mentoring engineers, helping them grow in their careers while fostering a collaborative team environment. You understand the importance of implementing disciplined engineering processes and measuring team health indicators to ensure success. Your ability to represent your team from a technical perspective and drive collaboration across various teams is critical to your success in this role.
What you'll do
As the Engineering Manager for AppArmor, you will lead a team of engineers dedicated to enhancing the security of Ubuntu. You will be responsible for developing security features that provide mandatory access control to confine programs and restrict their access to system resources. Your leadership will guide the team in addressing security challenges and innovating solutions that protect millions of users worldwide. You will engage directly with the community and customers, ensuring that their needs are met while coordinating efforts across multiple engineering teams. Your role will also involve conducting performance reviews, providing career development feedback, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within your team. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of security for Ubuntu and the open-source ecosystem.
What we offer
At Canonical, we offer a flexible and inclusive work environment where diversity is celebrated. You will have the opportunity to work with a team of security experts and make a tangible difference in the digital landscape. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Join us in our mission to protect the open-source ecosystem and drive innovation in security engineering.
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