Linux Cryptography and Security Engineer
Canonical · Engineering · 1d ago
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“We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company.”
Fully distributed global team with company-wide remote operations.
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- Contractor / B2B
- No mention of hiring international contractors or invoicing.
- Global stipend
- No home office or equipment budget mentioned.
- Annual retreat
- Twice-yearly in-person team sprints.
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About the role
In this role, you will use software engineering, Linux security, and applied cryptography skills to build and maintain the security foundations of Ubuntu. Working on the Security Hardening team, you will collaborate with the kernel team and upstream open-source communities to extend cryptographic components like OpenSSL and Libgcrypt, validate modules with external security partners, and develop automation for DISA-STIG and CIS compliance auditing.
What you'll do
- Extend and enhance Linux cryptographic components (such as OpenSSL, Libgcrypt, and GnuTLS) for FIPS and Common Criteria certifications.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external security consultants to test and validate kernel and crypto module components.
- Develop security hardening benchmarks and audit/remediation automation tooling for Ubuntu systems.
- Contribute directly to Ubuntu mainline and upstream open-source projects.
- Identify security posture gaps and deliver high-quality security solutions on schedule.
What you bring
- Hands-on experience with low-level Linux cryptography APIs and debugging.
- Strong software engineering fundamentals with demonstrated C development experience.
- Hands-on experience with Linux system administration and shell scripting.
- Demonstrated knowledge of security and cryptography fundamentals with secure coding practices.
- Significant development experience working with open-source libraries.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in a remote-first setting.
About Canonical
Canonical is the pioneering tech firm behind Ubuntu, the leading open-source platform for AI, IoT, and cloud computing. Operating as a distributed, remote-first organization since 2004, Canonical hires top talent globally.
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