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The role
Canonical, publisher of Ubuntu, is hiring an Engineering Manager for its AppArmor team, which builds the mandatory access control security module protecting Ubuntu users. You will manage engineers and coordinate across teams. Canonical is remote-first and hires globally.
What you will do
- Lead and develop a team of engineers from graduate to senior level, with coaching and career feedback
- Measure team health and put disciplined engineering processes in place
- Represent the team and product to stakeholders, partners and customers
- Plan and track progress on goals and projects
- Take part in the security engineering leadership team
- Engage with the community and customers on AppArmor features
What they ask for
- Proficiency in C and a good understanding of Linux kernel development
- Experience with Linux Security Modules
- Solid experience in agile development environments
- Track record of developing and growing people
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling alternative path
- Able to travel twice a year for company events of up to two weeks
What they offer
- Performance-driven annual bonus
- Learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
- Annual compensation review and recognition rewards
- Holiday, maternity and paternity leave, and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Twice-yearly in-person team sprints with company-funded travel
- Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul events
This is our own short reading of the posting. The full description, and anything that has changed since, is on Canonical's careers page behind the apply button.
