Ubuntu Security Engineer

📋 Description

• Analyse, investigate, fix, and test vulnerabilities affecting open source packages within the
• Monitor and track vulnerabilities as they are discovered, researched, patched, and released, using
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams, upstream developers, and the wider open source
• Audit source code and software components to identify security weaknesses and potential
• Assess security risks and contribute to prioritising remediation efforts based on impact and
• Design and develop features, automation, and internal tools that help engineering teams improve the

🎯 Requirements

• Strong understanding of common software security vulnerabilities, attack techniques, and approaches
• Experience or familiarity with coordinated vulnerability disclosure practices and responsible
• Familiarity with open source development tools, workflows, and methodologies.
• Proficiency in at least one relevant programming language, such as C, Python, Go, Rust, Java, Ruby
• Experience with Linux, ideally Ubuntu or Debian-based environments.
• Strong analytical, logical reasoning, troubleshooting, and decision-making abilities.

🎁 Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on geographical location, experience, and performance.
• Performance-driven annual bonus or commission, depending on role and location.
• Annual compensation review.
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
• Recognition and rewards programs.
• Annual holiday leave.