Staff Demo Engineer
Staff · Full Time · Remote
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Role
What you'll do.
Staff Demo Engineer at 1Password is a remote, senior-level position within Canada and the US focused on building scalable demo platforms and infrastructure that showcase 1Password's market-leading Unified Access Management and enterprise password management solutions. This role requires substantial expertise in full-stack software engineering, cloud infrastructure, identity and access management concepts, and the ability to architect technical solutions that support go-to-market initiatives across Fortune 100 customers and innovative AI companies. The position demands a strategic engineering leader who can mentor team members, drive architectural vision, and collaborate cross-functionally while balancing security, reliability, and cost considerations in a fast-paced, impact-driven organization.
Responsibilities
- Technical Vision and Architecture Leadership: Set the technical vision, roadmap, and long-term architecture for 1Password's demo platform. Design and oversee scalable demo environments, interactive product experiences, and shared infrastructure that amplify go-to-market effectiveness and support the customer journey from awareness to adoption.
- Demo Infrastructure Development: Lead the design and implementation of shared demo infrastructure including templates, automated provisioning and reset systems, dynamic data generation, observability, and monitoring. Ensure infrastructure supports rapid demo creation while maintaining security and reliability standards.
- Full-Stack Application Development: Build and maintain sample applications and integrations across 1Password products (identity, Unified Access Management, password management) to support product demonstrations, customer enablement programs, and go-to-market campaigns.
- High-Impact Demo Support: Support complex, high-visibility demonstrations for flagship product launches, company keynotes, industry conferences, and strategic customer opportunities. Ensure technical reliability and deliver compelling experiences that communicate 1Password's value proposition.
- AI-Assisted Tooling Implementation: Drive the adoption and development of AI-assisted tooling that automates demo preparation, validation, maintenance, and optimization. Leverage Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, AI models, and innovative approaches to accelerate demo lifecycle management.
- Security Partnership and Code Review: Partner with Engineering Security teams on demo environment architecture and security controls. Lead architecture reviews and code reviews to ensure demo infrastructure meets 1Password's security and compliance standards while supporting rapid iteration.
- Team Leadership and Mentorship: Mentor Demo Engineers and Senior Demo Engineers on technical best practices, system design, and demo engineering principles. Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement within the Demo Engineering team.
- Cross-Functional Technical Leadership: Represent Demo Engineering in cross-functional technical decisions, architecture discussions, and product roadmap planning. Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Sales teams to align demo capabilities with business objectives and customer needs.
- Quarterly Travel and Event Participation: Travel quarterly for in-person engagement including cross-border travel between Canada and the US for industry conferences, company offsites, and customer events to support demos and build relationships.
Qualifications
What we look for.
Technical
Full-Stack Software Development
Proven expertise building full-stack applications and automation solutions using TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js, React, or Python. Demonstrated ability to architect systems that are intuitive for other engineers to build upon and extend.
Cloud Infrastructure and Infrastructure as Code
Advanced experience designing and operating cloud infrastructure using infrastructure as code (IaC) principles. Proficiency with AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) for provisioning, scaling, and managing demo environments.
CI/CD and Container Technologies
Hands-on expertise with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), and deployment automation. Experience building reliable, repeatable deployment processes.
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Deep understanding of identity and access management concepts including Single Sign-On (SSO), Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), OpenID Connect (OIDC), System for Cross-domain Identity Management (SCIM), device trust, passwordless authentication, and passkeys.
Interactive Demo Platform Expertise
Hands-on experience creating interactive software-as-a-service (SaaS) demos and guided product experiences using platforms such as Reprise, Navattic, Walnut, or Arcade for demonstrating complex enterprise solutions.
DevOps and Systems Architecture
Strong background in DevOps practices, systems architecture, and platform engineering. Experience building reusable infrastructure, templates, and tooling that enable teams to move faster while maintaining reliability.
Education
Software Engineering Foundation
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent professional experience demonstrating deep software engineering fundamentals and system design expertise.
Experience
Senior Software Engineering Experience
Minimum 8+ years of substantial experience in software engineering, cloud engineering, platform engineering, technical marketing, DevOps, solutions architecture, or demo engineering at scaling technology companies.
Cybersecurity and Identity Domain
Proven experience in cybersecurity, identity management, Privileged Access Management (PAM), developer tools, or related technical domains. Understanding of enterprise security requirements and identity-centric architectures.
Go-to-Market Technical Enablement
Experience supporting go-to-market initiatives, customer enablement, or sales engineering where technical architecture directly impacts customer acquisition and market positioning.
Enterprise SaaS and Multi-tenant Systems
Experience building or supporting systems for enterprise software-as-a-service (SaaS) platforms with complex compliance, security, and scalability requirements.
Leadership and Mentorship
Demonstrated experience mentoring engineers, leading technical teams, and setting architecture vision in high-growth, fast-paced environments with evolving technical requirements.
Skills
Required
TypeScript / JavaScript
Advanced proficiency in TypeScript and/or JavaScript for building scalable, type-safe applications. Experience with modern tooling, testing frameworks, and production-grade JavaScript ecosystems.
Node.js and Backend Development
Strong backend development skills using Node.js for building APIs, microservices, and server-side infrastructure. Understanding of async programming, stream processing, and performance optimization.
React and Frontend Architecture
Expertise building user interfaces with React including component architecture, state management, performance optimization, and creating interactive product experiences at scale.
Python
Proficiency in Python for automation, scripting, infrastructure tooling, data processing, and integrations. Experience with popular frameworks and libraries for DevOps and infrastructure automation.
AWS, Azure, or GCP Cloud Platforms
Production-level experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform). Proficiency in compute, networking, storage, databases, identity services, and cloud security best practices.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Advanced experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi, or similar technologies. Ability to define, version control, and deploy infrastructure programmatically.
Container Orchestration and Docker
Expert-level knowledge of Docker and container technologies. Experience with container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes for managing complex multi-container deployments.
CI/CD Platforms and Automation
Advanced expertise with CI/CD platforms such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or CircleCI. Experience designing reliable, efficient, and secure deployment pipelines at enterprise scale.
System Design and Architecture
Expert ability to design scalable, maintainable systems. Strong understanding of microservices architecture, API design, data modeling, and making architectural tradeoffs based on requirements.
SSO, SAML, OIDC, and Identity Protocols
Deep knowledge of industry-standard identity protocols and standards including Single Sign-On (SSO), SAML 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), OAuth 2.0, and modern authentication flows.
Preferred
Model Context Protocol (MCP) Servers
Nice to haveExperience implementing or working with Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers for AI-assisted tooling and integration with AI models and agents.
Mobile Device Management (MDM)
Nice to haveFamiliarity with Mobile Device Management platforms such as Jamf, MobileIron, or Microsoft Intune for managing enterprise device security and compliance.
Interactive Demo Platforms
Nice to havePrior experience with interactive SaaS demo platforms such as Reprise, Navattic, Walnut, or Arcade for creating guided product demonstrations and customer experiences.
Live Event and Conference Demos
Nice to haveExperience supporting or delivering live product demonstrations at major conferences, industry events, or company keynotes where technical reliability is critical.
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
Nice to haveKnowledge of Privileged Access Management concepts, solutions, and implementation patterns for enterprise security and compliance.
AI-Assisted Development Tools
Nice to haveExperience integrating and leveraging AI-assisted coding tools and AI-powered development workflows to accelerate engineering velocity.
Observability and Monitoring
Nice to haveStrong understanding of observability best practices including structured logging, distributed tracing, metrics collection using tools like Datadog, New Relic, or ELK stacks.
SCIM and User Provisioning
Nice to haveUnderstanding of System for Cross-domain Identity Management (SCIM) protocols and user provisioning workflows for enterprise SaaS integrations.
Passwordless Authentication and Passkeys
Nice to haveFamiliarity with passwordless authentication approaches, passkey implementation (WebAuthn), and modern security-first authentication architectures.
Solutions Architecture
Nice to haveBackground in solutions architecture, technical consulting, or pre-sales engineering supporting enterprise customer adoption and complex integration scenarios.
Tech stack
Languages
Frameworks
Databases
Tools
Other
Compensation
Pay and benefits.
Base·USD 129,000 – 196,000
Equity·Stock options
Full posting
Original listing.
1Password is growing. We’ve surpassed $500M in ARR and we’re continuing to accelerate, earning a spot on the Forbes Cloud 100 for four years in a row and teaming up with iconic partners like Oracle Red Bull Racing.
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 Unified 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 180,000 businesses, from Fortune 100 leaders to the world’s most innovative AI companies, trust 1Password to help their teams securely adopt the SaaS and AI tools they need to do their best work.
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 a Staff Demo Engineer on the Demo Engineering team, you’ll shape the technical tooling and platform behind 1Password’s go-to-market demo experience. You’ll build scalable demo environments, interactive product experiences, and shared infrastructure that help teams communicate 1Password’s value across the customer journey. Your work will help make secure access simpler and support 1Password’s mission to create a safer, simpler digital future for everyone.
How we’re using AI today
Our Engineering, Product, and Design teams are thoughtfully integrating AI across the full software and product development lifecycle to move faster without sacrificing quality or security. In practice, that looks like engineers using AI-assisted coding tools to accelerate reviews and catch bugs earlier, product managers synthesizing user research at scale, and designers rapidly prototyping and iterating with AI-generated mockups. We approach AI the same way we approach security: with clear principles, human accountability at every consequential decision point, and rigorous evaluation before anything ships to customers.
This is a remote opportunity within Canada and the US.
What we're looking for:
Bring substantial experience in software engineering, cloud engineering, platform engineering, technical marketing, DevOps, solutions architecture, or demo engineering.
Apply experience in cybersecurity, identity, Privileged Access Management (PAM), developer tools, or a related technical domain.
Build full-stack and automation solutions using technologies such as TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js, React, or Python, with experience designing systems that other engineers can build on.
Design and operate infrastructure using infrastructure as code, continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD), containers, and cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Understand identity and access management concepts, including single sign-on (SSO), Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), OpenID Connect (OIDC), System for Cross-domain Identity Management (SCIM), device trust, passwordless authentication, and passkeys.
Balance speed, reliability, cost, and security while explaining technical tradeoffs clearly to technical and non-technical partners.
Create interactive software-as-a-service (SaaS) demos and guided product experiences using platforms such as Reprise, Navattic, Walnut, or Arcade; experience with mobile device management (MDM) tools such as Jamf, live event demos, utilization analysis, artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted tooling, or Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers is also valuable.
What you can expect:
Set the technical vision, roadmap, and long-term architecture for 1Password’s demo platform.
Lead the design of shared demo infrastructure, including templates, automated provisioning and resets, data generation, and observability.
Build sample applications and integrations across 1Password products to support demos and enablement programs.
Support complex, high-visibility demos for flagship launches, keynotes, conferences, and strategic customer opportunities.
Drive AI-assisted tooling that automates demo preparation, validation, and maintenance.
Partner with Engineering Security on demo environments and lead architecture and code reviews.
Mentor Demo Engineers and Senior Demo Engineers while representing Demo Engineering in cross-functional technical decisions and product roadmap discussions.
Travel quarterly, including cross-border travel, for conferences and company offsites.
USA-based roles only: The annual base salary for this role is between $135,000 USD and $196,000 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 $129,000 CAD and $187,000 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.
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.
How we work with AI
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—it's an essential part of how we will be successful at 1Password.
This approach extends to our hiring process—candidates are welcome to use AI tools responsibly and thoughtfully during the application process. To us, this means we do ask that you join live interviews without using AI tools so we can get to know how you communicate, solve problems, and collaborate with others.
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 almost all roles, and we require our employees to be ready and willing to take part. 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
🩺 Competitive health benefits
🏝 Generous PTO policy
Growth and future
📈 RSU program for most employees
💸 Retirement matching program
🔑 Free 1Password account
Community
🤝 Paid volunteer days
🏆 Peer-to-peer recognition through Bonusly
🌎 Remote-first work environment
*Some roles in our GTM team are currently being hired for in-person hybrid work in Toronto and Austin. These roles will specify on the posting.
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 [email protected] 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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