As the most widely used Linux distribution, Ubuntu underpins the security of the entire internet. The role of Security Engineering Manager directly impacts the safety and security of millions of users worldwide. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference and leave a lasting legacy on the digital landscape. You will engage directly with our community and customers, as well as coordinating efforts across multiple engineering teams and projects to make this happen.
An Engineering Manager is responsible for line management and career guidance. The ability to develop engineering talent, to represent your team and product from a technical perspective, and to drive collaboration with other teams and customers are all critical to success in this role.
Lead and develop a team of engineers, ranging from graduate to senior
Coach, mentor, and offer career development feedback
Implement disciplined engineering processes
Develop and evangelise great engineering and organisational practices
Plan and manage progress on agreed goals and projects
Be an active part of the security engineering leadership team, collaborating with other leaders
An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Organised and able to ensure your team delivers timely, high quality results
Professional manner interacting with colleagues, partners, and community




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
Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each
Good understanding of containers/packaging formats

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
Annual compensation review
Annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Opportunity to travel to current locations to meet colleagues
Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004.​ Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.
Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. LI-remote

📌 Manager Engineering Remote in Remote (India)
🏢 Canonical
📍 India