Staff Developer, AI

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 175,000 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.

We're thrilled to be building a new AI team at 1Password, and we're looking for a Staff Developer to join us. This is a unique opportunity to define innovative ideas, shape our technical direction, and guide the execution of greenfield projects in the rapidly evolving field of AI.

Our team's ambitious goal is to become the leading voice in the AI security space, by setting a standard for the security of AI and Agentic workflows, and exploring impactful ways to integrate AI within our product.

As a Staff Developer on this team, you bring significant, hands-on experience building tools and workflows with LLMs. You have a deep understanding of the current technologies' capabilities and constraints, and you have a clear vision for where AI is headed in the near future. You are well connected in the industry, and can connect the team with thought leaders and partners that can help us learn, expand, and accelerate our initiatives. You'll also work in close partnership with our product, marketing, and partnerships teams to refine our roadmap, amplify our message within the industry, and collaborate with key players to expand our reach and achieve our objectives.

This is a remote opportunity within the US.

What we are looking for:

• 8+ years of software development experience, with a minimum of 6+ years focused on building Machine Learning models and LLMs.

• Track record of shipping high impact ML/AI products and iterating rapidly on ideas to solve open ended problems.

• Strong foundation in security fundamentals.

• Excellent leadership skills on setting technical vision, influence and alignment building, mentorship, and adapting to rapidly changing problem spaces.

Bonus points if you have:

• Proficiency in Golang and/or Rust.

• Demonstrated experience building MCP servers and/or Computer Use tools.

• Deep understanding of identity and access management protocols (OAuth, OIDC, SAML, etc.).

• Familiarity with HTTP proxies and/or gateways.

What you can expect:

• Set the technical direction, vision, and strategy in collaboration with other leaders.

• Drive project delivery and technical decision-making, influencing project success and course-correcting as necessary.

• Write code and solve complex technical problems both directly and through others.

• Define and uphold a standard for excellence within your team and across other teams in the organization.

• Inspire and mentor senior developers to grow and deliver high impact.

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to achieve business outcomes on schedule.

• Leverage your industry connections to identify opportunities and connect the team with thought leaders and partners.

USA-based roles only: The annual base salary for this role is between $204,000 USD and $276,000 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.
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 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:
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 [email protected] 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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