1Password
cybersecurity
StaffDeveloper,Identity
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“Staff Developer, Identity at 1Password. Skills: Go programming, Identity and access management, Distributed systems, System architecture. Design and evolve identity services. Architect scalable systems”
What You'll Achieve.
Elevate quality, scalability, and security; Ensure alignment with company strategy; Advance modern identity capabilities; Achieve engineering excellence; Deliver identity systems that are secure, resilient; Achieve our mission with AI
Industry & Context.
Problem solving skills; Navigate complex technical challenges
Willing to travel for in-person engagement, Background check required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8+ years of experience building resilient and reliable software systems, Deep Go programming expertise, understanding of authentication, authorization and identity concepts (OAuth, OIDC, scoped access, policy enforcement) with a background in security and performance, 5+ years of hands-on experience in identity and access management, Proven ability to lead identity strategy and mentor teams across functions using outstanding communication skills, driving a security-focused culture across large organizations, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non technical audiences, Demonstrated experience defining and executing technical roadmaps, Deep expertise in distributed systems, system architecture, and product development within a cross functional environment, Proven ability to lead technical discussions and drive architectural decisions, A track record of raising quality standards through testing, observability, operational excellence, and secure development practices, problem solving skills and the ability to navigate complex technical challenges, Curiosity and a desire to stay current with evolving identity standards and emerging technologies
Nice to Have
Experience with OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML, SCIM, WebAuthn, FIDO2, or similar standards, Familiarity with enterprise identity, federation, or directory integrations, Experience building token services, policy engines, or high scale authorization systems, Understanding of zero trust architectures and device trust models, Demonstrated experience mitigating common vulnerabilities in authentication and authorization systems
What You'll Do.
Design and evolve identity services
Architect scalable systems
Write code for reliability
Drive best practices in coding
Influence platform strategy
Anticipate security risks
Improve developer experience
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with technical leaders; Manage dependencies; Work with product team; Collaborate with teams across company; Mentor teams across functions
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication; Engage technical audiences; Engage non technical audiences; Outstanding communication skills
Process & Methodology
Defining technical roadmaps, Executing technical roadmaps
Full Job Description
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. 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 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. 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 Staff Developer to join the Identity Platform team at 1Password. In this critical role, you will help shape the architecture, evolution, and reliability of the core identity systems that power 1Password. This platform underpins authentication, authorization, session management, device trust, policy enforcement, and integrations with external identity providers. It is foundational to both our consumer and enterprise offerings and central to our Extended Access Management strategy. Your leadership will directly influence our technical direction, ensuring alignment with company strategy while advancing modern identity capabilities and engineeri
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