Engineering Manager, Managed Credentials

1Password2 days ago

Location

Remote (United States | Canada)

Workplace

Remote

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 190,000 – 278,000

Level

Manager

Role

Engineering Manager

Posted

Jul 7, 2026

Full TimeRemoteManager

The role

Summary

Engineering Manager leading 1Password's Managed Credentials team, responsible for governing the full lifecycle of enterprise credentials through discovery, governance, and remediation capabilities. This role requires managing a distributed engineering team while driving high-visibility product initiatives toward launch and maturity, with experience in fullstack web development and remote team leadership essential to success.

What you'll do

Team Leadership and Strategic Direction: Set and support strategic direction for the Managed Credentials and Managed Service Provider (MSP) product teams, including roadmap planning, architectural decisions, and technical vision definition in collaboration with senior individual contributors. Drive alignment across teams to support broader company objectives and ensure delivery of enterprise governance capabilities.

Engineering Execution and Project Delivery: Lead scoping, planning, and execution of key deliverables for the Managed Credentials launch and ongoing initiatives. Emphasize iterative development, measurable velocity, code quality, and transparent communication. Drive the team toward delivering discovery, governance, and remediation capabilities that meet enterprise customer requirements for credential lifecycle management.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product, Design, Security, and Compliance teams to define optimal solutions for both internal and external customers. Collaborate with GTM, Customer Success, and other engineering teams to ensure Managed Credentials addresses real enterprise pain points and drives adoption and retention.

Technical Leadership and Mentorship: Provide technical guidance to developers within your team and across the broader engineering organization. Coach individual contributors toward their full potential, helping them develop expertise in fullstack web development, secure credential governance, and enterprise authentication systems. Foster technical excellence while maintaining team morale.

Talent Acquisition and Retention: Recruit, hire, and retain top-tier engineering talent in a fast-growing environment. Work collaboratively with other Engineering Managers to refine hiring processes, onboarding programs, and professional development initiatives. Build a highly specialized team capable of scaling services and maintaining 1Password's security and quality standards.

Team Culture and Environment: Create and maintain a positive, healthy team environment where all members feel supported, encouraged, and meaningfully challenged to achieve excellence. Promote collaboration, transparent communication, receptiveness to feedback, and alignment with 1Password's core values of simplicity, honesty, and putting people first.

Scaling and Process Improvement: Lead team scaling initiatives, helping the team grow both in capability and in the services they own. Work across the engineering organization to refine hiring, onboarding, and development processes that support rapid, sustainable growth while maintaining security posture and code quality.

What we look for

Technical

Enterprise Authentication and Authorization SystemsUnderstanding of identity management, credential governance, authentication protocols (OAuth, SAML, MFA), and authorization frameworks relevant to enterprise security solutions. Knowledge of secure credential storage, rotation, and lifecycle management principles.

Web Development ArchitectureSolid understanding of modern web application architecture including RESTful API design, microservices patterns, distributed systems concepts, and frontend-backend integration patterns. Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and scalable system design.

Security and Compliance PrinciplesWorking knowledge of enterprise security practices, compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001), audit requirements, and secure development practices. Understanding of how engineering decisions impact security posture and customer trust.

Database and Data GovernanceUnderstanding of relational and NoSQL database systems, query optimization, data consistency models, and audit logging. Knowledge of data governance, retention policies, and privacy considerations in enterprise applications.

Education

Computer Science or Related FieldBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience demonstrating strong fundamentals in software architecture, systems design, and engineering best practices.

Experience

Engineering Team ManagementSeveral years of proven experience managing engineering teams, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management. Demonstrated success in building team culture, retaining talent, and enabling team members to achieve high performance in fast-paced environments.

Fullstack Web Development ExpertiseSignificant hands-on or recent experience with fullstack web development, including frontend, backend, and database systems. While not required to write production code daily, must possess deep technical credibility to discuss architecture, design patterns, API design, database optimization, and complex technical trade-offs with engineers.

Remote Team LeadershipProven experience managing distributed or fully remote engineering teams. Demonstrated ability to build trust and maintain team cohesion across time zones, establish effective asynchronous communication practices, and drive accountability in remote-first environments.

Product Scaling and Technical LeadershipTrack record of helping engineering teams scale both their technical capabilities and the services they own. Experience leading through product launch phases, managing technical complexity, and driving iterative delivery of customer-facing features in enterprise or security-focused contexts.

Project Delivery and Roadmap PlanningDemonstrated capability in creating realistic project roadmaps, scoping technical work, planning delivery timelines, and driving teams to meet commitments. Experience managing high-visibility initiatives and communicating progress to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

Required skills

Engineering Management and LeadershipProven ability to hire, mentor, and lead engineering teams. Strong coaching skills, ability to provide constructive feedback, create high-performing team cultures, and drive team members toward excellence. Experience with performance management and difficult conversations.

Technical CommunicationAbility to discuss complex technical concepts with engineers, translate between technical and business contexts, and communicate architectural decisions to cross-functional partners. Skill in explaining trade-offs and helping teams align on technical direction.

Project and Product ManagementStrong ability to define clear project scope, create realistic timelines, prioritize features based on business impact and customer needs, and drive teams toward delivery. Experience breaking down complex features into manageable sprints and tracking progress.

Strategic Planning and ExecutionCapability to set multi-quarter roadmaps, align team OKRs with company objectives, identify technical dependencies, and execute against ambitious plans. Experience anticipating scaling challenges and proactively addressing them.

Cross-Functional CollaborationAbility to work effectively with Product, Design, Security, Compliance, and GTM teams. Skill in building consensus, resolving conflicts, and ensuring teams move together toward shared customer outcomes.

Remote-First ManagementExpertise in managing distributed teams asynchronously, building psychological safety in remote environments, maintaining team engagement without in-person proximity, and leveraging tools and practices that enable remote collaboration.

Nice to have

Enterprise Security or Credential Management ExperienceBackground working on identity and access management (IAM), password management, zero-trust security architecture, or related enterprise security products. Familiarity with credential governance challenges and enterprise compliance requirements.

SaaS or High-Growth Company ExperienceExperience scaling engineering teams in SaaS environments or high-growth companies. Familiarity with multi-tenant architecture, feature flag systems, A/B testing, analytics, and rapid iteration cycles common in growth-stage companies.

Managed Services or Platform Team ExperiencePrior experience building or scaling Managed Service Provider (MSP) platforms, platform engineering teams, or services that others build upon. Understanding of how platform reliability and documentation impact customer success.

AI-Assisted Development WorkflowsFamiliarity with AI-assisted coding tools, AI-driven code review processes, and integrating AI into software development workflows responsibly. Experience helping teams adopt AI tools while maintaining code quality and security standards.

Full-Stack Web Development TechnologiesRecent or deep experience with modern web stacks including React, Vue, or similar frontend frameworks; Node.js, Python, Go, or similar backend languages; and SQL or NoSQL databases. Understanding of containerization, microservices deployment, and CI/CD pipelines.

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 190,000 – 278,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Competitive health and dental benefits covering medical services, preventive care, and mental health support. Plans include coverage for employees and their families with subsidized premiums.

Retirement and Financial Planning

401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions, enabling long-term financial security. Free 1Password account for personal use and family accounts.

Equity Ownership

RSU (Restricted Stock Unit) program for most employees, including managers, providing direct participation in company growth and success. Grants vest over standard schedules with regular refreshes for retention.

Generous Time Off

Flexible paid time off policy designed to encourage rest and personal development. Maternity and parental leave top-up programs supporting employees during major life transitions.

Community and Wellness

Paid volunteer days enabling involvement in community causes. Peer-to-peer recognition program through Bonusly fostering team appreciation and morale.

Remote-First Work Environment

Fully remote work setup with flexibility to work from your home country. Occasional travel for department offsites, team meetings, and industry events to maintain in-person connections and collaboration.

Professional Development

Access to learning resources and opportunities to grow technical and leadership skills. Investment in engineering manager coaching and team development programs to support career advancement.

Interview process

1
Initial Screening and Application Review — Your application will be reviewed by the talent team for fit with the Engineering Manager role, team scaling experience, and fullstack web development background. 1Password uses AI-assisted screening tools to improve fairness, and you may opt out if preferred.
2
Recruiter Screening Call — Initial conversation with 1Password's talent acquisition partner to discuss your management philosophy, remote team leadership experience, and understanding of the Managed Credentials product space. Typical duration: 30-45 minutes.
3
Hiring Manager Technical Discussion — Conversation with the director or head of engineering to discuss technical depth, your approach to leading engineers through complex architectural decisions, and how you'd approach scaling the Managed Credentials team. This assesses your ability to 'talk the talk' with engineers.
4
Team Leadership and Culture Conversation — Discussion focused on your team-building philosophy, how you create inclusive and high-performing environments, your approach to remote team management, and how you handle difficult personnel situations. May include scenarios testing emotional intelligence and leadership judgment.
5
Cross-Functional Partner Meetings — Conversations with Product, Security, or Compliance leaders to assess your ability to collaborate across functions and understand how Managed Credentials impacts enterprise customer outcomes. Evaluates strategic thinking and stakeholder management.
6
Leadership Interview with Senior Executive — Discussion with a senior leader covering vision for the Managed Credentials product, your approach to roadmap planning, how you'd support company scaling, and cultural fit with 1Password's values of simplicity, honesty, and putting people first.
7
Background Check and Reference Verification — Successful candidates undergo background verification including prior employment history, reference checks, education confirmation, and criminal background checks as permitted by local law. May also include social media review and credit history assessment.