Developer Intern, Data Security - Winter 2027

1Password LLC; United States; Remote; USD 96,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first environment

University access and learning

Job summary

1Password is seeking a cryptography-focused developer to contribute to our security libraries. You will work within the Data Security Team to implement modern cryptographic algorithms directly into client applications, with emphasis on security, performance, and usability.

This remote internship runs January to April 2027, supporting cryptographic research, proofs of concept, and integration into our products. Collaboration with security developers and cross-functional stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in cryptography and secure coding practices.
• Experience with modern cryptographic algorithms is a plus.
• Familiarity with security library development is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop cryptographic libraries for our products.
• Implement latest cryptographic algorithms with a focus on security and performance.
• Conduct code and design reviews to ensure cryptographic hygiene across the codebase.

Skills

Rust

Golang

Cryptography

Security libraries

Job description

the company is growing. We’ve surpassed $500M 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.

About the company

At the company, 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 the company 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.

As part of the Data Security Team, you will be partially responsible for the underlying cryptography across our products. You’ll help 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.

This is a remote opportunity within Canada/US. This position will be for 4 months - January to April 2027.

What you can expect:

• You have a passion for using modern cryptographic algorithms and want to learn how to apply them in real world situations.
• You work well in a team environment with positive communications amongst a variety of technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Comfortable to work within 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

What we’re looking for:

• Confidence: A willingness to take on new challenges, and see them through to completion.
• Humility: You're not afraid to ask "stupid" questions and make mistakes (as long as you learn from them).
• Curiosity: You look for better ways of doing things, even if everyone seems happy with how they are.
• Teamwork: We work together, and succeed as a team!

Bonus points for:

• 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.

Our culture

Our cultureAt the company, 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. The way we bring those values to life every day is guided by our the company Behaviors for Success .

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, the company 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.

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.

How we’re using AI today

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 the company.

This approach extends to our hiring process—candidates are welcome to use AI tools responsibly and thoughtfully during the application process. To us, this means we do ask that you join live interviews without using AI tools so we can get to know how you communicate, solve problems, and collaborate with others.

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:

• Generous PTO policy - 2.08 days per month (1.5 work weeks per 4 month term)
• Company-wide wellness days (1 per quarter)
• Employee-led inclusion and belonging programs and ERGs
• Remote-first environment
• Peer-to-peer recognition through Bonusly
• the company University access and learning sessions
• Monthly internship events and socials

the company is part ofTeam True North, a comprehensive group of Canadian tech firms with performance and growth rates that match the top 1% of companies worldwide – companies with the highest probability of reaching $1 billion in annual revenue. We believe in tech for good, and establishing Canada as a preferred destination for growing careers wherever we can!

You belong here.

the company 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 [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 the company does mean working from your home country. If you've