Director, Engineering

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 165,000 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.

At 1Password, we are committed to enabling everyone—from individuals to small businesses and enterprises—to secure their digital lives effortlessly. We have multiple openings for Director of Engineering positions across different focus areas, including Growth and Integration and Admin & Developer Tools. Each role is critical to our mission of delivering world-class solutions that make it easier for people and organizations to protect their digital lives. If you're passionate about leading engineering teams and building scalable, innovative solutions, we want to hear from you.

This is a remote opportunity within Canada and the US.

What we're looking for:

• Experience leading large teams of managers and software engineers (30+) delivering cross-functional projects. You should have a track record of building high-performing engineering teams from the ground up and mentoring leaders across both technical and management tracks.
• A passion for aligning engineering initiatives with business goals. You'll guide teams working on mission-critical projects, from core product development to enterprise integrations and growth strategies, with a focus on scaling impactful solutions.
• Experience working with peers in engineering, product, design, and other departments to drive cross-functional alignment. You’ll help prioritize initiatives, resolve dependencies, and drive consensus across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• A strong foundation as a hands-on software engineer, with experience in building resilient, reliable software. Your background should enable you to contribute to technical discussions and empower your teams to make tough decisions on their own. Familiarity with enterprise-grade solutions like APIs, SDKs, SSO, multi-tenancy, and developer tools is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will need to drive discussions with both technical and non-technical audiences and serve as a spokesperson for the team.
• A data-driven leader who thrives on identifying opportunities, experimenting with new ideas, and scaling solutions that align with 1Password’s broader goals. Whether it's optimizing product adoption or building out new tools for enterprise customers, you bring a focus on continuous improvement.

What you can expect:

• Support and set the strategic direction for teams delivering software that contributes to our mission. You'll collaborate with senior leaders to ensure your team’s objectives align with the company’s long-term goals.
• Grow technical contributors and managers to reach their full potential. Recruit and retain top talent in a fast-growing environment, partnering with the Talent team to build high-performing engineering teams.
• Whether you're driving product growth, improving user adoption, scaling integrations, or enhancing developer tools, you'll own the delivery of high-impact projects that matter to our customers.
• Work closely with product, design, and other teams to create an engaging technical vision for your area. You'll resolve conflicts, drive alignment, and ensure your team’s work supports broader company objectives.
• Operate autonomously, prioritize effectively, and make judgment calls on complex, multi-team initiatives. Your ability to scope and lead projects will be key to your success.

USA-based roles only: The annual base salary for this role is between $255,000 USD and $345,000 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.

Canada-based roles only: The annual base salary for this role is between $241,000 CAD and $325,000 CAD, plus immediate participation in 1Password’s generous benefits program (health, dental, RRSP 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 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 AI isn't just encouraged—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 most roles. 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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