Senior Developer (Windows), Product Security

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 165,000 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.

Job Summary

Over 150,000 businesses and millions of people use 1Password to protect their most important information. We’re a kind, curious, and customer-focused team on a mission to build the world's most-loved password manager and give people more control over their data.

Security and data privacy are at the core of everything we do at 1Password. The Product Security Team is responsible for implementing new security features across our macOS, iOS, Android, Windows, Linux and Web applications as well as building libraries to share common security-critical code, resolving security vulnerabilities across our applications, and promoting secure coding practices across the organization.

As a Senior Developer on our Device Security squad, you will play a key role in implementing the next generation of security features in our applications, and help shape our security operations and best practices. You'll be intimately involved in ensuring secure coding practices across our code-base, guiding product teams on best practices, resolving security vulnerabilities in our products when they arise, and demonstrating leadership in the area of secure coding and development.

This is a remote opportunity within Canada or the United States.

What you’ll do:

• Work within a small team of developers who are specialists in Rust, Go, Swift, and Security Development

• Implement new security features for the next generation of 1Password and develop secure libraries to share common security-critical code across our applications

• Assist in security design efforts or scoping initiatives for new features by identifying major tasks and breaking down, estimating, and planning work

• Demonstrate leadership in security development and act as a trusted point of contact for management and other developers

• Code, test, debug, deliver and maintain production software systems for new and existing product features

• Collaborate with a variety of teams across our hybrid core architecture from Design to QA, as well as security engineering for design guidance and secure coding practices

• Work with your teammates to communicate technical requirements to stakeholders and solve technical problems in a scalable and realistic way

• Mentor junior and new team members by helping them understand team expectations, providing technical guidance, sharing knowledge, and engaging in pair programming sessions

• Review code for others to maintain high code quality, knowledge share within the team, and support creating a safe environment of giving and receiving feedback

• Stay informed about the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in security development

What we're looking for:

• 4+ years of experience in software development with a security angle; development experience with modern encryption techniques and libraries or authentication protocols

• 4+ years of hands-on experience with Windows security development with technical expertise in languages such as Rust C#, C/C++, Go or TypeScript

• Experience with Rust development and creating FFI interfaces, especially for Windows. Knowledge of Windows OS architecture and platform-specific optimization techniques

• Familiarity with TPM and HSM functionality with proven experience in Windows security features such as Windows Hello, BitLocker, Secure Boot, and Credential Guard

• A strong understanding of and passion for the security domain; that could include understanding of topics in the sub-domains of cryptography, network security, application security, common threat vectors, and access control mechanisms etc.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; our security team often communicates nuanced topics to a variety of internal audiences, and has to understand these nuances during the design phase

• You’re a self starter with strong organizational skills who enjoys solving moderately complex problems with a demonstrated ability to tackle problems and propose effective solutions

You might also have (not required):

• Experience with SAML, OAuth and OpenID Connect

• Experience working on a SaaS product

• Leadership experience as a software developer in a team environment

• Experience with GitHub or GitLab as well as CI/CD pipelines

• Experience with system analysis and performance monitoring tools such as DataDog, SemGrep, Sonarqube, Fortify etc.

• Knowledge of Generative AI Model capabilities would be an asset

• Personal experience using 1Password

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 most roles. 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

🏝 Generous PTO policy

💖 Four company-wide wellness days

Growth and future

📈 Company equity for all full-time employees

💸 Retirement matching program

🔑 Free 1Password account

Community

🤝 Paid volunteer days

🌎 Employee-led inclusion and belonging programs and ERGs

🏆 Peer-to-peer recognition through Bonusly

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.

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