Engineering Manager - AppArmor

Canonical Group - Columbus, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Columbus, OH

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Engineering Manager for AppArmor at Canonical plays a crucial role in enhancing the security of Ubuntu, the most widely used Linux distribution. This position involves leading a team of engineers dedicated to developing security features for AppArmor, which provides mandatory access control to protect users. The manager will be responsible for fostering talent, driving collaboration across teams, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality security solutions that impact millions of users globally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of engineers, ranging from graduate to senior levels.
• Coach, mentor, and offer career development feedback to team members.
• Identify and measure team health indicators to ensure effective performance.
• Implement disciplined engineering processes to enhance productivity.
• Represent the team and product to stakeholders, partners, and customers.
• Develop and evangelize great engineering and organizational practices.
• Plan and manage progress on agreed goals and projects.
• Collaborate with other leaders as part of the security engineering leadership team.

Requirements

• Exceptional academic track record from high school and university.
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling alternative path.
• Proven drive and a track record of exceeding expectations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Passion for developing and growing people, with a proven record.
• Organized and capable of ensuring timely, high-quality results from the team.
• Professional manner in interactions with colleagues, partners, and the community.
• Proficient in C and knowledgeable about Linux kernel development.
• Experience with Linux Security Modules.
• Passionate about software and application security.
• Solid experience in an agile development environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to continual learning.
• Ability to build trust and relationships with team members.

Nice-to-haves

• Good understanding of containers/packaging formats.

Benefits

• Performance-driven annual bonus.
• 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.
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events.