Senior Director Engineering, Identity Security Platform Infrastructure

1Password1 months ago

Location

Remote US

Workplace

Remote

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 272,000 – 408,000

Level

Director

Role

Senior Director Engineering

Posted

Jan 27, 2026

Full TimeRemoteDirector

The role

Summary

A senior leadership role at 1Password focused on driving the vision and strategy for Identity Security Platform Infrastructure, responsible for building and scaling cloud-native identity services that secure human, machine, and agent identities across the organization's platform.

What you'll do

Strategic Leadership: Set and align vision for Identity Security Platform Engineering organization, establishing roadmaps and driving cross-functional collaboration

Infrastructure Development: Deliver secure, scalable, and resilient API-first services for identity, authentication, authorization, and credential management

Technical Excellence: Uphold high standards for architecture, reliability, performance, and security across platform infrastructure

Talent Development: Recruit, mentor, and retain top engineering talent while fostering a culture of innovation and ownership

Operational Optimization: Implement continuous improvement mechanisms and ensure disciplined, observable platform operations

What we look for

Technical

Cloud InfrastructureExtensive experience building and operating cloud-native, cloud-scale platform and infrastructure services

API DesignProven expertise in modernizing monolithic systems into API-first, horizontally scalable, and resilient services

Identity ManagementStrong understanding of identity, secrets management, and advanced access control patterns

Education

Advanced Technical DegreeBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field preferred

Experience

Leadership Experience10+ years of software engineering experience, including 5+ years in senior engineering leadership roles

Platform TransformationDemonstrated ability to lead organizations through significant infrastructure and platform evolution

Skills

Required skills

Cloud EngineeringAdvanced skills in designing and implementing cloud-native infrastructure services

LeadershipStrong people management and organizational leadership capabilities

Cross-functional CommunicationAbility to translate technical strategy into business outcomes

Nice to have

Security ArchitectureDeep understanding of enterprise security infrastructure and identity management principles

AI IntegrationExperience with AI-driven security and identity platforms

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 272,000 – 408,000 (annual)

Benefits

Health Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and wellness coverage

Retirement Planning

401k with company matching program

Equity Compensation

Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) program for most employees

Time Off

Generous paid time off and flexible work arrangements

Professional Development

Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth

Interview process

1
Initial Screening — Review of application and background using AI-assisted screening tools
2
Technical Leadership Interview — In-depth discussion of technical leadership experience and strategic vision
3
Cross-functional Panel — Meeting with leaders from Product, Engineering, and Security teams to assess collaborative potential
4
Executive Leadership Interview — Final interview assessing strategic alignment and cultural fit