Senior Engineering Manager

Join to apply for the Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Security role at Canonical 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Security role at Canonical 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 open-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 coordinating efforts across multiple engineering teams and projects to make this happen. An Engineering Manager is responsible for line management and career guidance. The ability to develop engineering talent, to represent your team and product from a technical perspective, and to drive collaboration with other teams and customers are all critical to success in this role. Lead and develop a team of engineers, ranging from graduate to senior Drive the development of new security engineering projects Work with upstream open source projects on vulnerability lifecycle handling Implement disciplined engineering processes Develop and evangelise great engineering and organisational practices Plan and manage progress on agreed goals and projects Be an active part of the security engineering leadership team, collaborating with other leaders Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English Organised and able to ensure your team delivers timely, high quality results Solid background in software development, including expertise in support and maintenance Mastery in any programming language (Go, Java, C, Python, ...) Knowledgeable and passionate about software and application security Solid experience working in an agile development environment Strong technical understanding of the inner-workings of Linux distributions (ideally Ubuntu or Debian) We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally. Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year Annual holiday leave Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Software Development Sign in to set job alerts for “Engineering Manager” roles. Software Engineering Manager - Sustaining Engineering Software Engineering Manager - Cross-platform C++ - Multipass Technical Manager - Automotive and Industrial Engineering Manager, Entity Ingest and Synthesis Engineering Manager - Public Cloud, Python, Golang Software Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Gaming Software Platform Engineering Manager - Ubuntu for Next-Gen Silicon Engineering Manager for IAM (Identity and Access Management) Software Engineering Manager - Desktop and Embedded Linux Optimisation Linux Engineering Manager - Optimisation for Latest Hardware Engineering Manager - Security Standards and Hardening We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way.