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# security-focused software engineers

- **Company:** Canonical Ltd.
- **Location:** Spain (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Ubuntu (Operating System), Static Program Analysis, Cyber Security, Debian Linux, Linux, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), Fuzz Testing, Internet Security, Python (Programming Language), Open Source Technology, Ruby, Software Engineering, Software Systems, TypeScript, Rust (Programming Language), Software Security, Information Technology, Free and Open-Source Software, Golang, Programming Languages
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://es.trabajo.org/oferta-5355-4323ed0a50bc7ab8945f06af9bb069fc

## About the Role

scale and speed with confidence. Apply here if you are an exceptional security-focused software engineer, passionate about open source, and excited by Canonical's products and mission. This role requires the ability to be productive in a globally distributed team through strong self-discipline and motivation. It also involves mandatory international travel at least twice a year, typically for one week. Location: Worldwide, this is a globally remote role What you'll do Security roles might tackle any of the following: - Define, implement, and document new security features - Lead security-focused initiatives within a product engineering team - Analyze, fix, and test vulnerabilities in open source software - Contribute to Ubuntu and upstream open source projects to benefit the community - Audit and analyze source code for vulnerabilities - Integrate new tools into our security infrastructure, pipelines, and processes - Achieve and retain various security certifications

 - Extend and enhance Linux cryptographic components to meet country-specific compliance requirements, such as FIPS and Common Criteria (CC) certifications - Work with external partners to develop Center for Internet Security (CIS) benchmarks - Design and develop hardening automation for Ubuntu - Stay up to date with trends and developments in the security industry - Develop, test, and maintain new software capabilities - Provide guidance and support to other engineering teams on security best practices What we are looking for in you - An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university - Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path - A track record of going above and beyond expectations - Thorough understanding of the common categories of security vulnerabilities and how to fix them - Knowledge of modern software engineering techniques - Familiarity with open
source development tools and methodologies - Skill in one or more of C, C++, Python, Go, Rust, Java, Ruby, PHP, or JavaScript/Typescript - Experience as a security champion - Experience driving security within a wider SSDLC process - Professional written and spoken English - Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred) - Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability - Passion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation - Excellent communication and presentation skills - Results-oriented, with a personal drive to

## Description

threat modeling, table-top exercises, architecture and design reviews, static analysis tools, and fuzzing, among others. These roles encompass all aspects of product security, including feature development, vulnerability response, proactive security, and open source community participation. Engineers in these roles collaborate closely with other Canonical teams, customers, and partners across the open source ecosystem. Each product engineering team at Canonical reserves one or two openings for security-oriented software engineers. We also develop a number of products driven entirely by security needs, such as our AppArmor kernel investments and the Ubuntu Security Guide (USG). As the publisher of Ubuntu, we also handle long-term security response for the entire operating system and open source ecosystem. Working with tens of thousands of upstreams means that we need to be fluent in every major programming language and design, build, and adopt sophisticated tools that enable us to work at


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