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Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Security

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Engineering Management
Employment
Full-time
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Engineering manager for Ubuntu security, home-based worldwide. Needs software development background, people-management track record, security knowledge, English communication, and mastery of at least one programming language such as Go, Java, C, or Python. Must be able to travel 2-4 times a year for internal events.

Core skills

LinuxUbuntu

Required skills

Go/Java/C/Python

Optional skills

Debian

Required languages

English Excellent verbal and written communication skills required=true; plus=false; required=true; required: true; plus: false; mandatory: true; nice_to_have: false; proficiency: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; required=true; optional=false; is_required=true; is_plus=false; status=required; note=required candidate communication skill; required_flag=true; plus_flag=false; required=true; advantage=false; requirement_type=required; level_text=Excellent verbal and written communication skills; requirement=required; optionality=required; must_have=true; preferred=false; level=Excellent verbal and written communication skills; required=true; plus=false; required_bool=true; plus_bool=false; requiredness=required; source=Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; candidate_requirement=true; required=true; plus=false; requiredStatus=required; optionalStatus=not optional; requirement_status=required; type=required; level: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; required: true; plus: false;

What you'll do

  • Lead and develop a team of engineers from graduate to senior level
  • Provide technical guidance on vulnerability remediation
  • Drive development of new security engineering projects
  • Work with upstream open source projects on vulnerability lifecycle handling
  • Coach, mentor, and provide career development feedback
  • Identify and measure team health indicators
  • Implement disciplined engineering processes
  • Represent the team and product to stakeholders, partners, and customers
  • Develop and evangelise engineering and organisational practices
  • Plan and manage progress on agreed goals and projects
  • Collaborate as part of the security engineering leadership team

What they require

  • Exceptional academic track record from high school and university
  • Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling alternative path
  • Track record of going above and beyond expectations
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Love of developing and growing people and a track record of it
  • Organised and able to ensure timely, high-quality team delivery
  • Professional manner interacting with colleagues, partners, and community
  • Solid background in software development, including support and maintenance expertise
  • Mastery in any programming language such as Go, Java, C, or Python
  • Knowledgeable and passionate about software and application security
  • Solid experience working in an agile development environment
  • Demonstrated drive for continual learning
  • Builds trust, relationships, and confidence
  • Result-oriented with personal drive to meet commitments
  • Ability to travel twice a year for company events up to two weeks each
  • Willing and able to meet in person 2-4 times a year at internal company events lasting 1-2 weeks

Benefits

  • Performance-driven annual bonus
  • Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
  • 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

London-based software company, developer of Ubuntu

Open Source SoftwareEnterprisecanonical.com/

What people say about this company

3.6/ 5

  • Employees appreciate the company's commitment to open-source software and its impact on the tech community.
  • Many enjoy the flexibility of remote work and the work-life balance offered.
  • Some reviews mention a lack of clear career progression and development opportunities.

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