About 1Password At 1Password, we’re building the foundation for a safe, productive digital future. Our mission is to unleash employee productivity without compromising security by ensuring every identity is authentic, every application sign-in is secure, and every device is trusted. We innovated the market-leading enterprise password manager and pioneered Extended Access Management, a new cybersecurity category built for the way people and AI agents work today. As one of the most loved brands in cybersecurity, we take a human-centric approach in everything from product strategy to user experience. Over 175,000 businesses and millions of people trust us to provide seamless, secure access to their most critical information. If you're excited about the opportunity to contribute to the digital safety of millions, to work alongside a team of curious, driven individuals, and to solve hard problems in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, then we want to hear from you. Come join us and help shape a safer, simpler digital future. We are excited to welcome a Senior Developer to join our new Data Security team here at 1Password, whose mission is to safeguard 1Password’s foundation by designing, implementing, and maintaining cryptographic systems and practices that ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information across our products.

As part of our Security Department, the Senior Developer will be partially responsible for the underlying cryptography across our products. You’ll build cryptographic libraries and implement the latest algorithms directly into our client applications with security, performance and usability in mind. You’ll develop proof-of-concepts and implement new industry specifications into code. You’ll also conduct code and design reviews to ensure good cryptographic hygiene and standards across our codebase.

Your technical leadership and hands-on contributions will play a key role in shaping the future of the security of our applications.

This is a remote opportunity within Canada and the US.

What We’re Looking For

• You have 5+ years of experience in software development with a security focus
• You have a passion for and strong experience with security development best practices, coding standards, and design patterns
• You have a strong foundational understanding of modern cryptographic algorithms, trade-offs and implementation considerations gained from real world experience
• You work well in a team environment with positive communications amongst a variety of technical and non-technical stakeholders
• You have proven experience in implementing testing methodologies and debugging techniques to ensure high-quality code
• You’re adaptable and resilient, thriving in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities

What You Can Expect

• Work with a small team of security developers who are specialists in Rust and Golang Security
• Develop cryptographic or other security libraries to share common security-critical code across our applications
• Assist in security design efforts or scoping initiatives for new features, particularly with heavy cryptographic components
• Assess and take appropriate steps to resolve new security vulnerabilities across our applications
• Implement new security features for the next generation of 1Password
• Demonstrate leadership in security development and act as a trusted point of contact for management and other developers
• Work with a variety of teams across our hybrid core architecture, including Design, Product and Product Engineering

Bonus Points For

• Experience with implementing industry standards into new libraries or codebases
• Experience working with standards bodies (e.g. FIDO, W3C, ISO, NIST, OIDF)
• Experience with emerging industry standards and technologies (e.g. Passkeys and/or Post Quantum Algorithms)
• Experience with Rust and/or Golang, or a demonstrated ability to pick up new languages quickly.

USA-based roles only: The annual base salary for this role is between $156,000 USD and $210,000 USD, plus immediate participation in 1Password's benefits program (health, dental, 401k and many others), utilization of our generous paid time off, an equity grant and, where applicable, participation in our incentive programs.

Canada-based roles only: The annual base salary for this role is between $143,000 CAD and $193,000 CAD, plus immediate participation in 1Password’s generous benefits program (health, dental, RRSP and many others), utilization of our generous paid time off, an equity grant and, where applicable, participation in our incentive programs.

At 1Password, we approach each individual's compensation with a promise of fair market value and internal equity commensurate with experience and specific skill set.

Our culture At 1Password, we prioritize collaboration, clear and transparent communication, receptiveness to feedback, and alignment with our core values: keep it simple, lead with honesty, and put people first.

You’ll be part of a team that challenges the status quo, and is excited to experiment and iterate in search of the best solution. That said, 1Password is not for everyone . Our work is demanding, we strive for excellence, and the pace is fast. We need people who are keen to take on challenging problems, who seek feedback to grow, and who are driven to make an impact. If you're looking for a place where you can settle into a comfortable routine, this might not be the right fit for you. We’re looking for individuals who are proven experts in their fields, as well as those who are highly adaptable, can thrive in ambiguity and through change, are curious, and above all deliver results.

We are committed to leveraging cutting-edge technology—including AI—to achieve our mission. We also understand that thinking critically about AI in its current forms will help us create better solutions for our customers and ourselves with its future forms, which will help us continue to close the gap between security and privacy and achieve our mission. We want team members at all levels to take the approach of actively learning AI best practices, identifying opportunities to apply AI in meaningful ways, and driving innovative solutions in their daily work. Embracing the future of AI isn't just encouraged at 1Password—it's an essential part of how we will be successful at 1Password.

Our approach to remote work We believe in the power of remote work, but recognize that in-person connection is important to help us achieve our mission. While we are a remote-first company, travel for in-person engagement is a part of almost all roles, and we require our employees to be ready and willing to take part. Frequency will depend on role and responsibilities, and may include, but is not limited to: annual department-wide offsites, team meetings, and customer/industry events.

What We Offer We believe in working hard, and rewarding that hard work through our benefits. While not an exhaustive list, here is a glance at what we currently offer:

Health and wellbeing 👶 Maternity and parental leave top-up programs

🩺 Competitive health benefits

🏝 Generous PTO policy

Growth and future 📈 RSU program for most employees

💸 Retirement matching program

🔑 Free 1Password account

Community 🤝 Paid volunteer days

🏆 Peer-to-peer recognition through Bonusly

🌎 Remote-first work environment

• Some roles in our GTM team are currently being hired for in-person hybrid work in Toronto and Austin. These roles will specify on the posting.

You belong here. 1Password is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that is built on trust, support and respect. We welcome all individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, colour, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, sex, citizenship, education, languages spoken or veteran status. Be yourself, find your people and share the things you love. Accommodation is available upon request at any point during our recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please speak to your talent acquisition partner or email us at nextbit@agilebits.com and we’ll work to meet your needs. Remote work is a part of our DNA. Given that our company was founded remotely in 2005, we can safely say we're experts at building remote culture. That said, remote work at 1Password does mean working from your home country. If you've got questions or concerns about this, your talent partner would be happy to address them with you. Successful applicants will be required to complete a background check that may consist of prior employment verification, reference checks, education confirmation, criminal background, publicly available social media, credit history, or other information, as permitted by local law. 1Password uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies, including natural language processing and predictive analytics, to assist in the initial screening of employment applications and improve our recruitment process. See here for the latest third party bias audit information. If you prefer not to have your application assessed using AI/ML features, you may opt out by completing this form . For additional information see our Candidate Privacy Notice .