Senior IT Engineer

Important: 1Password is growing. We’ve surpassed $400M 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.

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior IT Engineer to join our IT Engineering — Device Infrastructure Services team. This role goes beyond technical execution, it requires a strong engineer with excellent project management skills, capable of guiding complex device infrastructure initiatives from concept to delivery. They’ll be responsible for driving endpoint management best practices, leading change management processes, and ensuring a seamless, thoughtful end-user experience in a fast-paced SaaS security environment.

The ideal candidate is not only technically skilled in cloud-hosted endpoint management but also a strategic communicator who can collaborate effectively across teams, engage stakeholders at all levels, and advocate for scalable, secure, and efficient enterprise device solutions. They bring a strong user experience focus to everything they ship — from rollout design to end-user communication.

This role reports to the Team Lead, IT Engineering.

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

• 5+ years of technical work experience in an IT role, with 2+ years in an IT engineering or systems administrator role focused on cloud-first endpoint management
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and CI/CD workflows applied to device management In an enterprise fleet at scale (500+ endpoints), meeting security benchmarks such as third-party patch compliance goals.
• Demonstrated senior level experience with Apple MDM platforms e.g Iru
• Hands-on experience designing and shipping automation with agentic or LLM-based components in an IT or device management context — and the judgment to know when existing tooling is the better answer.
• Professional-level scripting abilities in Bash, as well as other shell scripts for endpoint automation and fleet operations
• Hands-on experience implementing device trust principles including phishing-resistant authentication, conditional access, and endpoint compliance policies at scale

Bonus points for

• Knowledge of IT change management and service management best practices (ITIL, etc.)
• Global-level admin experience with Microsoft Intune
• Ability to script in Powershell
• Admin experience with 1Password Enterprise Password Manager (EPM)

What you can expect

• Lead the planning and implementation of large-scale device infrastructure projects with broad impact across the organization
• Drive IT Change Management initiatives related to endpoint management, software patching, and fleet operations
• Manage and administer cloud-based Apple MDM platforms (Iru), including custom configuration profiles and advanced policy management
• Apply AI tooling to real infrastructure problems (automated remediation, smarter alerting, reducing the manual toil that slows device ops) and have a hand in deciding where it goes next.
• Own third-party software patching workflows that keep the fleet current with minimal disruption to employees
• Approach all rollouts with a strong user experience focus. Phasing thoughtfully, communicating proactively, and designing for minimal disruption
• Contribute to designing and implementing best practices, policies, and procedures for the Device Infrastructure Services team
• Build relationships with key stakeholders across the organization

• Be available for occasional 24/7 on-call shifts to ensure uninterrupted support and resolve incidents.

USA-based roles only: The annual base salary for this role is between $117,000 USD and $164,000 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 $103,000 CAD and $144,000 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.

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.

Important: 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 nextbit@agilebits.com 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.