Remote - Global
Last seen September 26, 2026
Posted April 17, 2026 · 163 days ago
Est. expiry May 22, 2026
Security Software Engineer
Global
RemoteOpen Application, Mid-Level
Original job descriptionJob description
Canonical is looking for security-focused software engineers to be integrated across product teams. They will challenge teams to think more deeply about security using practices like threat modeling, architecture reviews, static analysis, and fuzzing. The role covers all aspects of product security, including feature development, vulnerability response, and open source community participation. Engineers collaborate with teams, customers, and partners globally, with travel at least twice a year. The position is remote worldwide.
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Education Level
No degree requiredResponsibilities
- Define, implement, and document new security features
- Lead security initiatives within product teams
- Analyze and fix vulnerabilities in open source software
- Contribute to Ubuntu and upstream projects
- Audit source code for vulnerabilities
- Integrate security tools into infrastructure
- Achieve security certifications
- Develop cryptographic components and compliance tools
- Collaborate with external partners on security standards
- Design security automation and stay updated on industry trends
- Develop and support security software and best practices
Requirements
- Strong self-discipline and motivation
- Experience with open source security practices
- Knowledge of programming languages such as C, C++, Python, Go, Rust, Java, Ruby, PHP, or JavaScript/TypeScript
- Understanding of security vulnerabilities and fixes
- Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu)
Canonical · 240 open roles
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| Location | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Remote - Global | 157 |
| Remote - EMEA | 78 |
| Remote - Europe | 32 |
| Remote - Worldwide | 18 |
| Remote - Americas | 17 |
| London, United Kingdom | 4 |
| Remote - APAC | 2 |
| Remote - Middle East | 1 |
| Remote - AMER | 1 |
| London, UK | 1 |
| Remote - Africa | 1 |
| Role type | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 37 |
| Engineering Manager | 14 |
| Manager | 8 |
| Product Manager | 8 |
| Sales Development Representative | 6 |
| Product Marketing Manager | 4 |
| Linux Kernel Engineer | 4 |
| Site Reliability Engineer | 3 |
| Marketing Manager | 3 |
| UX Designer | 3 |
| Graduate Software Engineer | 3 |
| Partner Sales Manager | 3 |
| Software Engineering Manager | 3 |
| System Software Engineer | 2 |
| Design Manager | 2 |
| Engineering Director | 2 |
| Partner Sales Director | 2 |
| Accountant | 2 |
| Talent Scientist | 2 |
| Security Operations Engineer | 2 |
| Sales Representative | 2 |
| Sales Director | 2 |
| Channel Partner Sales Executive | 2 |
| Customer Success Manager | 2 |
| HR Generalist | 2 |
| Data Infrastructure Engineer | 2 |
| Enterprise Customer Success Manager | 2 |
| Golang Software Engineer | 2 |
| Treasury Analyst | 2 |
| Content Marketing Manager | 2 |
| Embedded Linux Engineer | 2 |
| Security Engineer | 1 |
| Support Engineering Manager | 1 |
| Revenue Accountant | 1 |
| Business Development Representative | 1 |
| Communications Specialist | 1 |
| Embedded Linux Consultant | 1 |
| GitOps Engineering Manager | 1 |
| Developer Relations Engineer | 1 |
| MLOps Engineer | 1 |
| Organisational Development Practitioner | 1 |
| Project Manager | 1 |
| People Analytics Manager | 1 |
| Enterprise Account Executive | 1 |
| Support Engineer | 1 |
| Security Operations | 1 |
| Information Systems Architect | 1 |
| Linux Systems Engineer | 1 |
| Junior Data Engineer | 1 |
| Golang Engineer | 1 |
| Ubuntu Core Software Engineer | 1 |
| Distributed Systems Testing | 1 |
| Revenue Accounting Manager | 1 |
| Sales Operations Analyst | 1 |
| Networking Software Engineer | 1 |
| Alliances Field Engineer | 1 |
| Telecom Account Executive | 1 |
| Software Alliances Director | 1 |
| Technical Writer | 1 |
| Threat Intelligence Lead | 1 |
| Sales | 1 |
| Security Software Engineer | 1 |
| Web Engineer | 1 |
| Technical & Reporting Accountant | 1 |
| Enterprise Sales / Alliances | 1 |
| Junior Ads Specialist | 1 |
| Senior Search Lead | 1 |
| Organisational Development Associate | 1 |
| Financial Controller | 1 |
| Golang Engineering Manager | 1 |
| Embedded IoT / Edge Solutions Sales | 1 |
| Office Administrator | 1 |
| Design Researcher | 1 |
| Alliances & Channels Leader | 1 |
| Systems & Controls Accountant | 1 |
| Project Manager - Ubuntu Embedded Systems | 1 |
| OpenStack Engineering Manager | 1 |
| Senior Communications Manager | 1 |
| Linux Desktop Support | 1 |
| Cloud Engineering Manager | 1 |
| Python Engineer | 1 |
| ISV Technical Alliance Manager | 1 |
| Server error | 1 |
| Legal | 1 |
| Senior Engineer | 1 |
| Growth Engineer | 1 |
| Recruitment Lead | 1 |
| Linux Cryptography and Security Engineer | 1 |
| Senior HR Generalist | 1 |
| User Science | 1 |
| Kernel Test Engineer | 1 |
| Campaign Manager | 1 |
| Cloud Infrastructure Engineer | 1 |
| Kernel Build Automation Engineer | 1 |
| Site Reliability / Gitops Engineer | 1 |
| Site Reliability Engineering Manager | 1 |
| Cloud Solutions Architect | 1 |
| Linux Platform Integration | 1 |
| Accounts Receivable Clerk | 1 |
| Sustaining Operations Engineer | 1 |
| Role level | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Mid-Level | 110 |
| Senior | 63 |
| Manager | 61 |
| Junior | 24 |
| Director | 15 |
| Intern | 7 |
| Executive | 4 |
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