Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Cryptography and Security Engineer to join our team. This is an exceptional opportunity to use your software engineering and cryptography skills to build and maintain the security foundation that enables secure operation and compliance with international information security standards.
Responsibilities
* Extend and enhance Linux cryptographic components (OpenSSL, Libgcrypt, GnuTLS, and others) with the features and functionality required for FIPS and CC certification.
* Collaborate with external security consultants to test and validate kernel and crypto module components.
* Work with external partners to develop security hardening benchmarks and audit + remediation automation for Ubuntu.
* Contribute to Ubuntu mainline and upstream projects to land solutions and benefit the community.
* Communication and collaboration within and outside Canonical to identify opportunities to improve our security posture, rapidly resolve issues, and deliver high-quality solutions on schedule.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Hands-on experience with low-level Linux cryptography APIs and debugging.
* Excellent software engineering fundamentals, including prior experience with C development, and the ability to demonstrate such.
* Hands-on experience with Linux system administration and shell scripting.
* Demonstrated knowledge of security and cryptography fundamentals + direct experience writing secure code and implementing best practices.
* Significant development experience working with open source libraries.
* Excellent verbal and written communications to enable efficient collaboration with internal and external partners in a remote-first environment.
What We Offer
We offer a dynamic and challenging work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will have access to cutting-edge technologies, innovative products, and collaborative teams. Our compensation package includes a competitive salary, bonus structure, and comprehensive benefits, designed to support your personal and professional well-being.
Benefits
We believe in fostering a positive and inclusive work culture, where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. Our benefits include:
* A distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person.
* A 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 from your team and others.
* Prior Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events.