Security Software Development Specialist

Há 4 dias


Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal Phiture Tempo inteiro

Company Overview


At Canonical, we are 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. We expect excellence – in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do.



About the Role


This is a general track for security-focused engineering in every team at Canonical, across all levels of seniority. You will work with tens of thousands of upstreams and be fluent in every major programming language, designing, building, and adopting sophisticated tools that enable us to work at scale and speed with confidence.


As a Security Software Development Specialist, you might tackle any of the following:



  • Define, implement, and document new security features
  • Lead security-oriented thinking in a product engineering team
  • Analyze, fix, and test vulnerabilities in Canonical and open-source software
  • Contribute to Ubuntu and upstream projects to benefit the community
  • Audit and analyze source code for vulnerabilities
  • Integrate new tools in our security infrastructure, pipelines, and processes
  • 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 country-specific compliance such as FIPS and CC certification
  • Work with external partners to develop CIS benchmarks
  • Design and develop hardening automation for Ubuntu
  • Monitor the security industry for new developments
  • Develop, test, and maintain new software capabilities
  • Provide guidance and support to other engineering teams


About You


We are looking for an exceptional candidate with:



  • An undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path
  • Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
  • A thorough understanding of common categories of security vulnerabilities and modern engineering techniques to find and fix them
  • Familiarity with open-source development tools and methodologies
  • Skill in one or more of C, Python, Go, Rust, Java, Ruby, or PHP
  • Experience as a security champion
  • Experience driving security within a wider SDLC process
  • Professional written and spoken English
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
  • Passion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
  • Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each


What We Offer


In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.


Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person


Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year


Annual compensation review


Recognition rewards


Annual holiday leave


Maternity and paternity leave


Employee Assistance Programme


Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues


Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long-haul company events


Estimated salary range: $120,000 - $180,000 per year.



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