1Password - Staff Developer, API Platform (Ecosystems)

• 8+ years of software engineering experience, with demonstrated ownership of complex backend or platform systems • Proficiency in Go • Deep experience designing, building, and operating public-facing APIs at scale • Strong understanding of authentication, authorization, and identity concepts (OAuth, OIDC, scoped access, policy enforcement) • Proven ability to define and evolve long-lived API contracts without introducing breaking changes • Track record of setting technical direction, influencing across teams, and driving alignment in ambiguous problem spaces • Excellent judgment around tradeoffs between speed, safety, and long-term maintainability • Experience building API platforms or shared infrastructure used by multiple teams • Familiarity with external request validation, API gateways, or policy enforcement layers • Experience working on security- or identity-adjacent systems • What you can expect: • Act as the technical DRI for the public API platform. • Partner closely with architecture and product leadership to define long-term platform direction • Design and implement shared API capabilities such as OAuth client creation, authorization enforcement, and request validation • Ensure APIs are secure, stable, and resilient as adoption grows • Establish standards and best practices for internal teams building public-facing APIs • Write production code and solve complex technical problems both directly and through others • Mentor and influence senior developers while raising the bar for platform quality across the organization • USA-based roles only: The annual base salary for this role is between $192,000 USD and $278,000 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 $167,000 CAD and $242,000 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. • This posting is for an existing vacancy. • 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 also understand that thinking critically about AI in its current forms will help us create better solutions for our customers and ourselves with its future forms, which will help us continue to close the gap between security and privacy and 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 the future of AI isn't just encouraged at 1Password—it's an essential part of how we will be successful at 1Password. • Our approach to remote work