Engineering Manager, Data Security
Remote (US or Canada)
Technology – Security /
Full Time Remote /
Remote
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.
As an Engineering Manager on our Data Security team, you’ll lead a group of talented Software Developers and Security Engineers working on some of the most complex, high-impact challenges in applied cryptography. Your team is at the heart of building the secure foundations that power every 1Password product — from designing new cryptographic systems to preparing for a post-quantum future.
You’ll collaborate closely with Product and Security Engineering to shape a multi-year security roadmap, bring emerging technologies to market, and ensure that security at 1Password scales with our growth. You’ll also play a key role in hiring, mentoring, and growing a team of deeply technical subject matter experts.
Millions of people rely on 1Password every day. Join us to help make security not just stronger — but more accessible, human, and scalable.
This is a remote opportunity within Canada and the US.
What we're looking for:
- A strong background in data security, ideally in applied cryptography. This could include experience such as:
- Implementing modern symmetric or asymmetric cryptographic algorithms
- Building or integrating digital signature schemes and hash functions
- Delivering key management systems, key distribution protocols, or working with hardware security modules
- Identifying and mitigating real-world security vulnerabilities and attack vectors
- You’ve managed or technically led a team of developers and owned application development from planning to delivery.
- You bring hands-on engineering experience and have tackled complex, ambiguous problems through code.
- You use your technical background to coach developers and elevate team performance.
- You’ve led cross-functional projects that span multiple systems, teams, or architectural layers.
- You create a positive, inclusive team environment where people feel supported, challenged, and energized.
- You make thoughtful decisions — even with limited information — and guide your team through tough trade-offs.
- You’re not afraid to get into the technical weeds when needed to unblock or accelerate progress.
- You drive delivery and long-term planning, shaping roadmaps that balance execution with strategic goals.
- You communicate clearly across disciplines, balancing security best practices with business needs.
Bonus points for:
- Experience with post-quantum cryptography (e.g., lattice-based algorithms) in theory or practice
- Familiarity with evolving cryptographic standards and bodies (e.g., NIST), and how they shape implementation decisions
What you can expect:
- Lead and develop a high-performing team of engineers in a culture of innovation, execution, and collaboration.
- Scope, prioritize, and plan impactful security initiatives in partnership with your team.
- Drive high-quality execution through iterative delivery, velocity, and clear communication.
- Provide hands-on technical leadership within your team and across engineering.
- Build and support a diverse, inclusive team where people grow and thrive.
- Help scale a specialized team by refining hiring, onboarding, and growth practices in partnership with fellow EMs.
- Even if you don't tick all these boxes, we want to hear from you. We understand that everyone's experiences are unique.
- The most important thing you can bring to this job is the drive to dive in, get the work done, and fix root causes instead of treating symptoms. We believe in continuous learning and support professional development on the job with a budget to back it up. If you bring a desire to do the right thing for our customers, a sense of ownership over the product you work on, and a focus on shipping quality code, we want to hear from you.
USA-based roles only: The annual base salary for this role is between $190,000 USD and $258,000 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 $172,000 CAD and $232,000 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 nextbit@agilebits.com 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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