Staff Developer, Identity

1Password

Staff Developer shaping the architecture and reliability of identity systems at 1Password. Collaborating across teams to deliver security and performance in the identity domain.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaLead💰 CA$167,000 - CA$242,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

help shape the architecture, evolution, and reliability of the core identity systems that power 1Password
influence our technical direction, ensuring alignment with company strategy
partner closely with teams across the company to deliver identity systems
design and evolve identity services that power secure access across 1Password products
architect scalable systems for authentication, authorization, federation, session management, and policy enforcement
write code with a focus on reliability, durability, and maintainability
drive best practices in coding, testing, deployment, and operational readiness
mentor engineers at various stages of their careers

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience building resilient and reliable software systems
Deep Go programming expertise
Strong understanding of authentication, authorization and identity concepts (OAuth, OIDC, scoped access, policy enforcement)
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
Strong written and verbal communication skills
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
Strong 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

immediate participation in 1Password's benefits program (health, dental, RRSP and many others)
utilization of our generous paid time off
an equity grant
participation in our incentive programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

Go programmingauthenticationauthorizationidentity conceptsOAuthOIDCidentity and access managementdistributed systemssystem architecturesecure development practices

Soft Skills

communication skillsmentoringproblem solvingcuriosityleadershipcollaborationinfluencingtechnical discussionsnavigating complex challengesdriving best practices