Staff Developer, 1Password
Authentication
$180-244k
Canadian Salary range is $168,000 - $228,000 CAD. Plus equity from any location
A tool that helps people stay safe online.
Job no longer available
A tool that helps people stay safe online.
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$180-244k
Canadian Salary range is $168,000 - $228,000 CAD. Plus equity from any location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To build a safer, simpler digital future for everyone.
Role
Who you are
- Demonstrate deep expertise in system architecture, software development, product management and emerging technologies, especially as part of a product development team. Stay informed of industry trends and leverage this knowledge in strategic planning
- Own our technical roadmap and support our team in setting and meeting quality standards, through hands-on leadership and building strong relationships across partners throughout the company
- Set and pursue technical goals for the team. Drive projects to completion, ensuring they meet quality standards, deadlines, and deliverables
- Lead with empathy and understanding, inspiring people through collaboration and shared success
- Exhibit excellent hands-on leadership qualities, including the ability to motivate, guide, and inspire teams. Show a track record of leading successful engineering projects
- Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Influence strategy at various levels within the organization. Create and review proposals for new technologies
- Show adeptness in identifying, understanding, and solving complex technical problems. Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
- Eagerness to stay updated with the latest developments in these technologies and adapt to new tools and practices as they emerge
Desirable
- Advanced skills and experience in some of the languages used by our team, such as Go, Rust, TypeScript, Kotlin, and Swift
- Familiarity with developing client applications, particularly for platforms like iOS and Android. Understanding of the unique security and authentication problems associated with mobile app development
- Understanding of various authentication protocols, token services, and identity management frameworks
- Demonstrated experience in implementing security best practices and mitigating common security vulnerabilities associated with authentication processes
- Familiarity with industry standards like OAuth, OpenID Connect (OIDC), SAML, SCIM, WebAuthn, etc
What the job involves
- In this critical role, you'll be instrumental in shaping the architecture and evolution of our authentication systems within 1Password
- Your leadership will directly influence our strategic direction, maintaining alignment with our overarching business goals while pioneering advanced authentication technologies and best practices in coding, testing, and deployment
- This role is not just about technical expertise; it's about collaboration, creativity, and the willingness to learn and grow together. You will play a key role in shaping the architecture and evolution of our authentication systems, aligning with our business goals while embracing advanced authentication technologies
- Inspire engineering efforts, ideating and implementing new solutions and technologies. Drive the adoption of best practices in coding, testing, and deployment
- Develop a culture of excellence and continuous learning within the team. Mentor engineers at different stages of their careers, fostering skill development and career growth
- Lift others by example in collaborative work with cross-functional stakeholders. Ensure efficient and effective communication between team members and stakeholders. Facilitate meetings and decision-making processes
- Shape the technical direction and strategy of projects, ensuring alignment with broader business goals. Influence product roadmaps and contribute to long-term planning
- Stay informed of the implementation of cutting-edge authentication technologies and methodologies, such as biometrics, multi-factor authentication, and risk-based authentication
- Tackle complex technical problems and anticipate potential roadblocks, offering creative and efficient solutions. Encourage a proactive approach to problem-solving within the team
- Spearhead the development of secure authentication systems, working in collaboration with partners to ensure the highest level of security and compliance with industry standards
- Design authentication systems with a focus on user experience, ensuring that security measures do not impede usability
Our take
The continuation of remote and hybrid working, the rapid adoption of cloud apps and the acceleration of work-related burnout are trends combining to generate increasing demand for 1Password’s core service: password management.
Having started with a simple product for consumers, the company has now built out an impressive enterprise offering with over 100,000 business customers. However, its roots in B2C have arguably led to their B2B success with bottom-up adoption in large companies and a vibrant community of enthusiasts around the product.
The company is now looking to drive continued growth with an expansion of engineering and product teams to build out the portfolio of products. In particular, password management opens the door to new types of insights around unused accounts, low-security risk criteria, and unauthorized applications which are invaluable for security teams. Its continued improvements to its iOS and Android offerings prove its adaptability to mobile consumer behaviours.
These offerings put the company on a collision course with established enterprise companies like Okta and CyberArk. However, 1password’s leadership hopes its superior user experience, exemplified by a 2024 launched global partner programme of sales marketing and enablement resource toolkits will underscore its nimble approach and help it win out in the lucrative cybersecurity space.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
96% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Jan 2022
$620m
SERIES C
Jul 2021
$100m
SERIES B
Total funding: $920m
Company benefits
- Maternity and parental leave top-up programs
- Wellness spending account
- Generous PTO policy
- Company-wide wellness days off scheduled throughout the year
- Comprehensive health coverage
- Employee stock option program for all full time employees
- Retirement matching program
- Training budget, 1Password University access, and learning sessions
- Free 1Password account (and friends and family discount!)
- Paid volunteer days
- Employee-led DEIB programs and ERGs
- Fully remote environment
- Peer-to-peer recognition through Bonusly
- Home office spending account
Company HQ
Yonge-Bay Corridor, Toronto, ON
Leadership
Jeff Shiner
(CEO)Currently on the Board of Directors at GenomOncology. Previously Partner at Rosetta and Senior Development Manager at IBM Canada Ltd.
Roustem Karimov
(Founder)Currently Founder at Smart Moose Canada. Previously Consultant at WorldVision Canada, Java Developer at Sony and a Web Application Architect at AC Nielsen Canada.
Dave Teare
(Founder)Currnetly a Technical Solutions Provider at Teare Software Solutions Inc. Previously CTO at Agile Web Solutions,Technical Architect at World Vision Canada and a Software Engineer at IBM Canada.
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