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Developer, Authorization

1PasswordRemote (United States | Canada)Technology
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Salary
Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
18 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The Developer, Authorization position at 1Password is an intermediate software engineering role focused on delivering meaningful product improvements and customer-facing features remotely within the United States or Canada. This job suits a driven technologist who wants to take ownership of small-to-medium-sized projects and help shape how the company governs access across its expanding product ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Build and ship new features, product improvements, and bug fixes within the Authorization team's codebase.
Own the delivery of small-to-medium-scoped projects, working with minimal oversight from planning through release and post-launch support.
Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including planning, implementation, testing, and support.
Write maintainable, well-tested code and contribute to evolving testing strategies and practices.
Document work clearly and provide thoughtful code reviews to improve quality and support team delivery.
Collaborate with customer support and internal partners to investigate issues and prioritize customer feedback.

Requirements

Proficiency in Go along with a solid working knowledge of the tools and technologies required to complete tasks independently.
Experience building or working with authorization or identity systems, backed by a solid understanding of access control and permissions.
Comfort navigating an existing codebase, reusing established patterns, and proposing necessary improvements.
A strong quality mindset emphasizing testing, maintainability, and clarity in code and documentation.
Strong communication skills to share progress, raise blockers early, and help stakeholders understand outcomes.
A collaborative approach that welcomes feedback and contributes constructively to team discussions.

Nice to Have

Experience supporting production systems and participating in on-call or incident response rotations.
Familiarity with improving developer workflows, such as tooling, CI/CD, testing, and documentation, to increase team velocity and quality.

Skills and Tools

Go programming language
Authorization and identity systems
Access control and permissions architecture
CI/CD and developer tooling
Production monitoring and incident response

Salary and Benefits

For USA-based roles, the annual base salary ranges from $123,000 USD to $172,000 USD. For Canada-based roles, the annual base salary ranges from $111,000 CAD to $155,000 CAD. Compensation also includes immediate participation in health and dental benefits programs, retirement matching programs (401k or RRSP), generous paid time off, maternity and parental leave top-up programs, equity grants, and incentive program participation where applicable.

About the Company

1Password builds the foundation for a safe and productive digital future, innovating the market-leading enterprise password manager and pioneering Unified Access Management. Trusted by over 180,000 businesses, the company takes a human-centric approach to cybersecurity and product design. Employees enjoy a remote-first culture that values collaboration, clear communication, transparency, and a fast-paced environment dedicated to solving hard problems.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply directly on the official 1Password careers page.

Questions candidates ask

Is this job fully remote?

Yes, this is a remote opportunity available within the United States and Canada, though employees must be ready and willing to travel occasionally for company events like annual department-wide offsites or team meetings.

What programming languages are required for this role?

Proficiency in Go is required, along with a solid working knowledge of the tools and technologies needed to complete tasks independently.

What is the salary range for the Authorization Developer position?

For US-based hires, the annual base salary is between $123,000 USD and $172,000 USD. For Canada-based hires, the annual base salary ranges from $111,000 CAD to $155,000 CAD, alongside benefits and equity grants.

What does the Authorization team do at 1Password?

The team builds the foundation that determines which people and systems can take specific actions across 1Password. They own Unified Authorization, cross-product authorization APIs, and supporting services.

Are AI tools used during the development process at 1Password?

Yes, Engineering, Product, and Design teams thoughtfully integrate AI across the development lifecycle, including AI-assisted coding tools to accelerate reviews and catch bugs earlier.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official 1Password careers page.

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