Principal Developer, AI and Developer Team

Principal Developer, AI and Developer Team

1Password is growing faster than ever. We’ve surpassed $400M in ARR and we’re continuing to accelerate, earning a spot on the Forbes Cloud 100 for four years in a row and teaming up with iconic partners like Oracle Red Bull Racing and the Utah Mammoth.

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 180,000 businesses, from Fortune 100 leaders to the world’s most innovative AI companies, trust 1Password to help their teams securely adopt the SaaS and AI tools they need to do their best work.

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.

The Principal Developer, AI and Developer Team will report to the VP of Engineering and play a pivotal role in shaping 1Password’s technical integration strategy with the broader security ecosystem. This leader will evaluate and define integration paths with key partners, design reference architectures, and prototype next-generation solutions that extend 1Password’s platform capabilities into emerging domains such as agentic AI architectures, emerging communication protocols (e.g., MCP, A2A, ACP, et al.), browser, and runtime-based security controls.

This is a highly technical role that sits at the intersection of developer and agentic solutions, architectural decision making, and R&D advancements. This role will closely collaborate with Engineering, Security, Product, Business Development, and the Go To Market teams to identify high-impact integration opportunities, validate technical feasibility, and build partner-ready pre-production proof of concepts that demonstrate differentiated value. The outcome of this role is to ensure 1Password leads the evolving identity and security ecosystem, proactively shaping today and tomorrow.

This is a remote opportunity within Canada and the US.

What We’re Looking For

• 15+ years of experience in software engineering or solutions architecture, with at least 5 years designing and implementing complex integrations in SaaS, identity, or cybersecurity.
• Deep technical knowledge of identity and access management standards and protocols (e.g., SAML, OIDC, SCIM, OAuth2, JWT, session termination patterns).
• Hands-on experience building integrations with major cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and/or security tools (e.g., SIEM, SOAR, IdPs).
• Demonstrated ability to prototype and deliver working software in languages commonly used for integration (e.g., Go, Python, TypeScript).
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, and GTM teams to translate partner opportunities into technical outcomes.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to represent technical strategy to executives, partners, and customers.

Bonus Points For

• Familiarity with confidential computing, secure enclave design, browser extension/runtime modification, and AI agent architectures a strong plus.

What You Can Expect

• Integration strategy: Define and prioritize integration paths with strategic partners across the identity, security, and developer ecosystem (e.g., Identity Providers, Identity Governance & Administration, SIEM/SOAR, AI toolchains, cloud providers, et al.).
• Prototype (POC) / pre-production development: Rapidly design and prototype advanced integrations such as MCP server connectors, ephemeral credential brokers, and agentic AI security workflows. Demonstrate end-to-end feasibility and serve as a technical proof point for productization.
• Reference architectures: Develop reusable reference architectures and integration blueprints (e.g., SAML/OIDC flows, SCIM provisioning, OAuth2 JIT token issuance, agent-to-vault credential brokering). Ensure these patterns are secure, scalable, and align with 1Password’s identity security principles.
• Cross-Functional collaboration: Partner closely with Engineering, Security, Product, and Business Development teams to translate integration opportunities into impactful product outcomes. Provide technical credibility in partner conversations.
• Innovation leadership: Push the envelope, expanding how 1Password further delivers differentiated industry leading value to the security ecosystem. Explore novel use cases around PAM-in-the-browser, confidential computing for session management, and AI-driven security automation.
• Technical evangelism: Represent 1Password’s integration vision in technical forums, with partners, and at industry events. Build trust with external architects and engineering leaders by engaging at a deep technical level.
• Scalability and security: Ensure all integrations meet high standards for security, performance, and maintainability. Act as a subject matter expert on integration security models, including token management, encryption, and identity lifecycle management.

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.

How We Work With AI

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—it's an essential part of how we will be successful at 1Password.

This approach extends to our hiring process—candidates are welcome to use AI tools responsibly and thoughtfully during the application process.

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. 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.

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

Key skills/competency

• Software Engineering
• Solutions Architecture
• SaaS Integrations
• Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Cloud Platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Cybersecurity
• AI Agent Architectures
• Prototyping (Go, Python, TypeScript)
• Technical Leadership
• Cross-functional Collaboration