Canonical, a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, is seeking a skilled professional to join its industry-leading software security team. The ideal candidate will possess a thorough understanding of common security vulnerabilities and techniques for fixing them. The successful applicant will work with the best and brightest people in technology to monitor, triage, respond to and document new and existing vulnerabilities in open source software. This role involves collaboration with internal teams and external partners, identifying and prioritizing issues and tracking progress. This position entails analyzing, fixing, and testing vulnerabilities in Ubuntu packages, keeping track of vulnerabilities in Ubuntu releases as they are discovered, researched and fixed using internal software tools, collaborating with other teams in the Ubuntu community and upstream developers where appropriate, exchanging or developing vulnerability patches and ensuring Ubuntu includes the very best security features. Auditing source code for vulnerabilities is also an essential part of this role. Requirements: - A deep understanding of security vulnerabilities and techniques for fixing them - Familiarity with coordinated disclosure practices - Experience working with open source development tools and methodologies - Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as C, Python, Go, Rust, Java, Ruby or PHP - Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills - Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal - Experience with Linux, preferably Debian or Ubuntu - Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability - Appreciation for diversity, politeness, and effectiveness in a multi-cultural and multi-national organization - Thoughtfulness and self-motivation - Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments Benefits: - Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person - Personal learning and development budget - Annual compensation review - Recognition rewards - Annual holiday leave - Maternity and paternity leave - Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform - Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues - Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events About Us: 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 of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence, and our goal is to be the best at what we do. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we give your application fair consideration.