Security Software Engineer

Join to apply for the Security Software Engineer role at Canonical.Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. With 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries, Canonical is a founder‑led, profitable, and growing company that embraces globally distributed collaboration and rare in‑person meetings.Canonical looks for exceptional security‑focused software engineers to be integrated across product teams. While contributing to product engineering, these engineers focus on threat modeling, tabletop exercises, architecture and design reviews, static analysis tools, fuzzing, and more. The role spans product security: feature development, vulnerability response, proactive security, and open‑source community participation.Each product engineering team holds one or two openings for security‑oriented software engineers. We also develop products driven entirely by security needs, such as AppArmor kernel investments and the Ubuntu Security Guide (USG). As the publisher of Ubuntu, we handle long‑term security response for the operating system and the open‑source ecosystem, requiring fluency in every major programming language and design.Apply if you are an exceptional security‑focused software engineer, passionate about open source, and excited by Canonical’s products and mission.This role requires strong self‑discipline, motivation, and the ability to work productively in a globally distributed team. It also requires mandatory international travel at least twice a year, typically for one week.LocationWorldwide – a globally remote role.What you’ll doDefine, implement, and document new security featuresLead security‑focused initiatives within a product engineering teamAnalyze, fix, and test vulnerabilities in open source softwareContribute to Ubuntu and upstream open source projects for the communityAudit and analyze source code for vulnerabilitiesIntegrate new tools into our security infrastructure, pipelines, and processesAchieve and retain various security certificationsExtend and enhance Linux cryptographic components to meet country‑specific compliance requirements such as FIPS and Common Criteria (CC) certificationsWork with external partners to develop Center for Internet Security (CIS) benchmarksDesign and develop hardening automation for UbuntuStay up to date with trends and developments in the security industryDevelop, test, and maintain new software capabilitiesProvide guidance and support to other engineering teams on security best practicesWhat we are looking for in youExceptional academic track record from high school and universityUndergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about an alternative pathTrack record of going above and beyond expectationsThorough understanding of common security vulnerability categories and remediationKnowledge of modern software engineering techniquesFamiliarity with open source development tools and methodologiesSkill in one or more of C, C++, Python, Go, Rust, Java, Ruby, PHP, or JavaScript/TypeScriptExperience as a security championExperience driving security within a wider SSDLC processProfessional written and spoken EnglishExperience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountabilityPassion, thoughtfulness, and self‑motivationExcellent communication and presentation skillsResults‑oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitmentsOptional skills we also valueClear and effective communication with both the team and Ubuntu community membersExperience working with the Linux kernelExperience with security certifications and knowledge of FIPS and/or Common Criteria (CC)Experience with OVAL (Open Vulnerability Assessment Language)Knowledge of cryptographic modules such as OpenSSL and LibgcryptKnowledge of low‑level Linux cryptography APIsDemonstrated ability to learn quicklyPerformance engineering experienceWhat we offer youWe consider geographical location, experience, and performance when shaping compensation worldwide. Compensation is reviewed annually (and more often for graduates and associates). In addition to base pay, we offer a performance‑driven annual bonus and a range of benefits that reflect our values and ideals.Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly team sprints in personPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per yearAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveMaternity and paternity leaveEmployee Assistance ProgrammeOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesPriority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company eventsAbout CanonicalCanonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world daily. Canonical has been a remote‑first company since its inception in 2004, recruiting globally and setting high standards for excellence.Equal Opportunity EmployerCanonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination and embrace diversity of experience, perspectives, and background. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.Seniority LevelEntry levelEmployment TypeFull‑timeJob FunctionEngineering and Information TechnologyIndustriesSoftware DevelopmentReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Canonical by 2x.Get notified about new Security Software Engineer jobs in Turin, Piedmont, Italy.#J-18808-Ljbffr