Security Leadership Role We are seeking a seasoned Engineering Manager to lead our security engineering team and contribute to the development of AppArmor, our security module protecting all Ubuntu users. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and implement disciplined engineering processes. - Represent the team and product to stakeholders, partners, and customers. - Lead and develop a team of engineers ranging from graduate to senior. - Coach, mentor, and offer career development feedback. - Identify and measure team health indicators. - Plan and manage progress on agreed goals and projects. - Collaborate with other leaders in the security engineering leadership team. Requirements: - Exceptional academic track record from high school and university. - Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about an alternative path. - Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. - A love of developing and growing people and a track record of it. - Organised and able to ensure timely delivery of high-quality results. - Proficient in C and have a good understanding of Linux kernel development. - Experience working with Linux Security Modules. - 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 a personal drive to meet commitments. - Ability to travel twice a year for company events up to two weeks each. What We Offer: - Distributed work environment with regular 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 Us: As a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining our team. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. 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.