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About the role

  • VP Engineering leading secure, scalable platforms at 1Password, a cybersecurity and password-management company. Driving engineering transformation, operational excellence, and high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the strategy, organization, and execution for 1Password’s core service and development platforms
  • Report to the CTO
  • Build secure, reliable, and scalable foundations enabling teams to deliver, operate, and own with autonomy
  • Own operations, drive delivery, and develop a high-performing team
  • Evolve and execute the Platform Engineering vision, strategy, objectives, and roadmaps
  • Lead multi-year changes to engineering architecture and operating model
  • Build shared platforms, supported paths, and common practices improving reliability, security, developer effectiveness, and scalability
  • Lead technology-adjacent strategic initiatives from innovation through implementation and iterative improvement
  • Design and evolve the organization, ownership model, and operating mechanisms
  • Establish accountability for directly operated platforms and services
  • Advance engineering standards, operational excellence, and safe, measurable Agentic Engineering practices
  • Establish platforms, controls, and evidence supporting accountable adoption of engineering practices
  • Establish quantifiable organizational outcomes and operating mechanisms tracking progress, quality, adoption, operational health, and business impact
  • Build cross-functional relationships and represent the technical organization in senior leadership meetings
  • Provide updates on strategic initiatives, operational execution, and industry trends
  • Build and lead a high-performing team through mentoring, coaching, talent evaluation, and succession planning
  • Mentor and sponsor technology leaders across 1Password
  • Drive high-performance culture, psychological safety, inclusivity, ownership, agility, and employee experience
  • Own investment and capacity strategy with Finance and allocate resources against highest-value outcomes

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in software engineering
  • At least 7 years in a leadership role
  • Preferably experience building and operating at the intersections of IaaS, SaaS, and the cybersecurity industry
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related fields; or proven equivalent work experience
  • Proven track record establishing durable, full-lifecycle ownership for critical platforms and services
  • Proven ability delivering and operating cost-effective mission-critical infrastructure and platform systems
  • Strong business and technical acumen in systems and software engineering
  • Ability to lead an organization and culture delivering best practices and innovation
  • Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking skills
  • Extensive experience in operational excellence, process and system optimization, scalability, and performance metrics
  • Ability to collaborate with C-suite leaders and cross-functional teams
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • Proven expertise leading and sustaining multi-year transformational initiatives
  • Proven experience building, developing, and scaling high-performing teams
  • Must already be legally authorized to work in the United States or Canada; no work authorization, relocation assistance, or visa sponsorship provided
  • Successful applicants must complete a background check

Benefits

  • Health benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • 401(k) (USA-based roles)
  • RRSP (Canada-based roles)
  • Generous paid time off (PTO)
  • Equity grant / RSU program for most employees
  • Incentive programs, where applicable
  • Maternity and parental leave top-up programs
  • Retirement matching program
  • Free 1Password account
  • Paid volunteer days
  • Peer-to-peer recognition through Bonusly
  • Remote-first work environment
  • Travel for in-person engagement, including offsites, team meetings, and customer/industry events
  • Accommodation available upon request during recruitment

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$302,000 - $483,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

Cyber Security

Location requirements

RemoteUnited States

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