Developer, Authorization

1Password; United States; Remote; USD 123,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

401k matching

Generous PTO

RSU program

Remote‑first culture

Job summary

1Password is seeking an Intermediate Software Developer to contribute to the Authorization team, delivering secure access controls and scalable authentication solutions. You will own small to medium projects, collaborate across engineering, product, and trust platforms, and help evolve our authorization APIs.

The role emphasizes quality code, robust testing, and clear documentation, with remote work across the US and Canada.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Go and solid knowledge of the tools needed to complete tasks independently.
• Experience building or working with authorization or identity systems with understanding of access control.
• Comfort navigating an existing codebase, reusing established patterns, and proposing improvements.
• A quality mindset: testing, maintainability, and clarity in code and documentation.
• Strong communication: share progress, raise blockers early, help stakeholders understand outcomes.
• Collaborative approach: seek feedback and contribute constructively in team discussions.

Responsibilities

• Build and ship new features, product improvements, and bug fixes within your team’s codebase.
• Own delivery of small‑to‑medium scoped projects, working with minimal oversight and following through to completion.
• Participate in the full development lifecycle: planning, implementation, testing, release, and post‑launch support.
• Write maintainable, well‑tested code, and contribute to evolving testing strategies and practices.
• Document your work clearly and share context so others can understand, review, and support what you build.
• Provide thoughtful code reviews that improve quality and support team delivery.
• Collaborate with customer support and other partners to help investigate issues and prioritize customer feedback.

Skills

Go

Authorization

Codebase navigation

Testing mindset

Communication

Tools

CI/CD

Job description

About 1Password

1Password is growing. 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.

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 Unified 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.

We’re looking for an Intermediate Software Developer

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.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of small‑to‑medium sized projects, contribute to high‑quality code, and work closely with teammates and partners to take work from planning through release and support.

The Authorization team

The Authorization team builds the foundation that determines which people and systems can take which actions across 1Password. The team owns Unified Authorization, cross‑product authorization APIs, and supporting services, while partnering closely with Identity Services, Authentication, and Trust Platforms. This is foundational work: you’ll help simplify authorization for developers, strengthen access controls for customers, and shape how 1Password governs access as its product ecosystem grows.

How we’re using AI today

Our Engineering, Product, and Design teams are thoughtfully integrating AI across the full software and product development lifecycle to move faster without sacrificing quality or security. In practice, that looks like engineers using AI‑assisted coding tools to accelerate reviews and catch bugs earlier, product managers synthesizing user research at scale, and designers rapidly prototyping and iterating with AI‑generated mockups. We approach AI the same way we approach security: with clear principles, human accountability at every consequential decision point, and rigorous evaluation before anything ships to customers.

This is a remote opportunity within Canada and the US.

What we’re looking for

• Proficiency in Go and solid working knowledge of the tools and technologies needed to complete tasks independently.
• Experience building or working with authorization or identity systems, with a solid understanding of access control and permissions.
• Comfort navigating an existing codebase, reusing established patterns, and proposing improvements when needed.
• A quality mindset: you care about testing, maintainability, and clarity in both code and documentation.
• Strong communication: you share progress, raise blockers early, and help ensure stakeholders understand outcomes.
• Collaborative approach: you seek feedback, incorporate it well, and contribute constructively in team discussions.

Bonus points for

• Experience supporting production systems and participating in on‑call or incident response rotations.
• Familiarity with improving developer workflows (tooling, CI/CD, testing, documentation) to increase team velocity and quality.

What you can expect

• Build and ship new features, product improvements, and bug fixes within your team’s codebase.
• Own delivery of small‑to‑medium scoped projects, working with minimal oversight and following through to completion.
• Participate in the full development lifecycle: planning, implementation, testing, release, and post‑launch support.
• Write maintainable, well‑tested code, and contribute to evolving testing strategies and practices.
• Document your work clearly and share context so others can understand, review, and support what you build.
• Provide thoughtful code reviews that improve quality, support team delivery, and reinforce best practices.
• Collaborate with customer support and other partners to help investigate issues and prioritize customer feedback.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting production systems and participating in on‑call or incident response rotations.
• Familiarity with improving developer workflows (tooling, CI/CD, testing, documentation) to increase team velocity and quality.

USA‑based roles only

The annual base salary for this role is between $123,000 USD and $172,000 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 $111,000 CAD and $155,000 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.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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.

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.

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

• 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

We 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

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 [e-mail] 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.

Background check

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.

AI screening and optional opt‑out

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