Engineering Manager

OverviewEngineering Manager - Security Standards and Hardening at Canonical. This role leads the security standards program for open source software across the Ubuntu platform, including desktops, servers, edge devices, cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes and OpenStack. Responsibilities include certifying core components to meet industry standards and guiding development teams in security best practices to address cryptographic modules (FIPS 140) and system hardening in collaboration with industry partners such as CIS and DISA.As an Engineering Manager, you will provide line management and career guidance, develop engineering talent, represent the team technically, and drive collaboration with other teams and customers to deliver secure software and deployments.What you will doLead and develop a team of engineers across experience levelsCoach, mentor, and provide career development feedbackIdentify and measure team health indicatorsImplement disciplined engineering processesRepresent the team and product to stakeholders, partners, and customersDevelop and evangelise engineering and organizational practicesPlan and manage progress on goals and projectsSupport products and customers to meet strict security requirements (FIPS, CIS, STIG, FedRAMP, CRA)Contribute to cryptography modules (FIPS 140) and system hardening efforts with industry partners (CIS, DISA)What we are looking forStrong academic background; undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling alternative pathDrive and a track record of going above and beyond expectationsExcellent verbal and written communication in EnglishPassion for developing people and growing teamsOrganised and capable of delivering timely, high-quality resultsProfessional interactions with colleagues, partners, and the communityExperience with FIPS/Common Criteria certified products and knowledge of underlying standardsExperience with DISA-STIG or CIS benchmarks and related audit/remediation tooling (e.g., Compliance as Code)Strong knowledge of software and application securityExperience in an agile development environmentDemonstrated commitment to continual learningAbility to build trust and relationshipsResult-oriented with drive to meet commitmentsAbility to travel twice a year for company events up to two weeks eachOptional things we valueHands-on domain knowledge of Linux cryptography libraries (OpenSSL, GnuTLS)What we offer youDistributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprintsPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per yearAnnual compensation review and performance-driven bonusesAdditional benefits aligned with Canonical valuesFair global compensation with local adaptationRelative travel opportunities for collaborationAbout CanonicalCanonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, we support the open source ecosystem and provide platforms for AI, IoT, and cloud developments. Canonical has been remote-first since 2004. We recruit globally and uphold high standards for joining the company. We encourage excellence and continuous learning.Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionEngineering and Information TechnologyIndustriesSoftware DevelopmentReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Canonical. Get notified about new Engineering Manager jobs in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. #J-18808-Ljbffr