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Vacancies at Canonical

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Open Jobs

1. Linux Cryptography and Security Engineer
2. Engineering Manager, Sustaining Software Engineering, Worldwide
Method of Application

Linux Cryptography and Security Engineer

What You’ll Do

Support the Security Certifications engineers to achieve and retain various Security certifications
Extend and enhance Linux cryptographic components – specifically with modules such as OpenSSL/Libgcrypt – with the features and functionality required for FIPS and CC certification
Collaborate with external security consultants to test and validate kernel and crypto components, achieve and retain FIPS and CC certification
Work with external partners to develop CIS benchmarks and hardening automation for Ubuntu
Contribute to Ubuntu mainline and upstream projects to land solutions and benefit the community
Communication and collaboration within and outside Canonical to rapidly resolve issues and keep the project on track
Required Skills and Experience
Significant experience working with open source libraries
Development experience of Linux Security and Cryptography
Hands on experience working with public key cryptography
Experience with patching and associated tooling: identifying, isolating, applying and testing patches, and resolving any resulting issues
General Linux development skills (C proficiency, git experience)

Who You Are

Knowledge of and familiarity with low-level Linux cryptography APIs and debugging
Experience working with Linux Kernel
Knowledge of security benchmarks such as STIG and CIS benchmarks.
Security Certification experience and knowledge in FIPS and/or CC
Experience with OVAL (Open Vulnerability Assessment Language) and Go

Engineering Manager, Sustaining Software Engineering, Worldwide

What Your Day Will Look Like

Manage and lead a distributed team of engineers
Hire, coach, mentor, provide feedback and career development guidance to your team
Manage shift scheduling, measuring key performance indicators (KPIs), and training
Support timely delivery of bug fixes, patches, and other technical solutions to address business needs in a variety of technology fields, including but not limited to Ubuntu, OpenStack, Ceph, Kubernetes, Juju & MAAS
Demonstrate the very best of Canonical in customer interactions
Set and manage expectations with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders
Advocate and advance modern software development practices
Grow a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with the company value
Collaborate with other teams in the organisation
Work from home with global travel up to 10% for internal and external events

What We Are Looking For In You

Professional software delivery experience using C, C++, Go, Java, Python, or similar
You are knowledgeable and passionate about software development
Leadership experience displaying ability to organise and prioritise complex problem resolution and bug fixes
Experience with version control systems such as git
Experience with debugging tools such as gdb, crash or other
Demonstrated strong commitment to testing methodologies and maintainable code quality
Excellent communication skills in the English language, both verbal and written
Experience with Linux, with a preference towards Ubuntu
Experience with Open Source and Open Source Business Models
People management experience in a support organisation is a strong plus
You have interest and deep experience with three or more of the following: Ubuntu Linux – kernel or userspace, Kubernetes, OpenStack, Ceph, QEMU/KVM, LXC/LXD, Python, Go, C, Postgresql, Mongo, Debian packaging