Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager - Security Standards and Hardening

Canonical is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead security standards and hardening across the Ubuntu platform. This role directly impacts the security of millions of users worldwide by setting security standards for open source software, guiding development teams, and certifying components to industry requirements. You will work across desktops, servers, edge devices, cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes and OpenStack, focusing on cryptographic modules (FIPS 140) and system hardening in collaboration with CIS, DISA and other industry partners. This is an opportunity to shape security practices and deliver robust, standards-based security for the Ubuntu ecosystem.

What you will do in this role

• Lead and develop a team of engineers, from graduates to seniors
• Coach, mentor, and provide career development feedback
• Identify and measure team health indicators
• Implement disciplined engineering processes
• Represent your team and product to stakeholders, partners, and customers
• Develop and evangelise strong engineering and organizational practices
• Plan and manage progress on agreed goals and projects
• Support products and customers to meet strict security standards such as FIPS, CIS, STIG, FedRAMP and CRA
• Support cryptography modules (FIPS 140) and system hardening initiatives with industry partners, including CIS and DISA

What we are looking for in you

• An exceptional academic track record from high school and university
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling alternative pathway
• Drive and a track record of going above and beyond expectations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Passion for developing people and a track record of growing others
• Organised and able to ensure your team delivers timely, high-quality results
• Professional manner interacting with colleagues, partners, and community
• Prior experience with FIPS/Common Criteria certified products and knowledge of the underlying standards
• Prior experience with DISA-STIG or CIS benchmarks, including related audit and remediation tooling (e.g., Compliance as Code)
• Knowledgeable and passionate about software and application security
• Solid experience working in an agile development environment
• A demonstrated drive for continual learning
• Builds trust, relationships and confidence
• Result-oriented with a personal drive to meet commitments
• Ability to travel twice a year for company events (up to two weeks per trip)

Optional things we value

• Hands-on domain knowledge of Linux cryptography libraries (OpenSSL, GnuTLS)

What we offer you

We offer a globally coordinated compensation approach with base pay, a performance-driven annual bonus, and benefits. Compensation is reviewed annually and local adjustments may apply. In addition to base pay, we provide a range of benefits and development opportunities aligned with Canonical’s values.

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints
• 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

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech company at the forefront of the open source movement. As the publisher of Ubuntu, we support AI, IoT and cloud initiatives and recruit on a global basis. Canonical has been remote-first since 2004. We expect excellence and challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

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 will give your application fair consideration.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Software Development

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