Staff Security Researcher

Important: 1Password is growing faster than ever. 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 and the Utah Mammoth.

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 Extended 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.

Role Overview

We’re building a world-class security research program to advance both the security of 1Password’s products and the broader identity security landscape. We’re looking for a Staff Security Researcher to join this greenfield team as a senior individual contributor.

In this role, you will conduct deep, original vulnerability research across 1Password’s product suite and the wider identity ecosystem. You’ll investigate emerging attack vectors, develop proof-of-concept exploits, publish your findings responsibly, and partner with engineering teams to drive mitigation/remediation strategies. Your work will directly shape our product security posture and raise the bar for identity security across the industry.

As a member of the Product Security organization, you will partner with engineers, product teams, marketing, and security leaders to protect our customers and contribute to a safer digital future. You will establish deep partnerships with the global security research community through technical publications, responsible disclosure, and collaborative dialogue with the broader security community.

This is a Remote opportunity within Canada and the US.

Key Responsibilities

• Vulnerability Research: Conduct original, hands-on research into application-level, protocol-level, and ecosystem-level vulnerabilities in 1Password’s products and the broader identity security landscape; You will discover, validate, and document novel vulnerability classes and attack chains.
• Demonstrate Exploitability: Develop proof-of-concept exploits and attack demonstrations that validate research findings, illustrate real-world risk, and support engineering teams in understanding and prioritizing remediation efforts.
• AI & Agentic Security Research: Investigate security risks at the intersection of AI and identity, including prompt injection, data poisoning, and other AI-based attack vectors; Your work will address the emerging challenges of agentic security at the interaction between privileged access management (PAM) and AI systems.
• Technical Publications & Thought Leadership: Author high-quality research publications, white papers, blog posts, and technical advisories; You will have the opportunity to present findings on podcasts, webinars, and at major security conferences that contribute to 1Password’s reputation as a thought leader in identity security.
• Standards Engagement: Contribute to standards bodies such as NIST, FIDO, and MCP. Your work will advance 1Password’s involvement in shaping identity and security standards that benefit the broader ecosystem.
• Community Engagement: Engage actively with the global security research community through responsible disclosure, collaborative research, open-source contributions, and participation in industry forums/events.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with Product, Engineering, and Detection teams to translate research findings into actionable security improvements. Provide evidence-based technical guidance that informs product direction and security strategy.
• Mentorship: Mentor junior and mid-level security colleagues. Your work will raise the technical bar across the security organization by sharing knowledge, reviewing research, and fostering a culture of curiosity and rigor.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive experience in security research, offensive security, or vulnerability research.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience.
• Security research expertise: Proven track record of discovering and responsibly disclosing original vulnerabilities, ideally with published CVEs, advisories, or equivalent publicly-recognized findings.
• Offensive security experience: Hands-on expertise in vulnerability research, exploit development, or advanced adversarial simulation techniques.
• Deep domain expertise across one or more of the following domains: application security, cryptography, access governance, identity protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC, SCIM, FIDO/WebAuthn), Linux system internals, Windows system internals, macOS system internals, AI/Agentic security, Web application security, or Mobile application security.
• AI security experience: Familiarity with prompt injection,data poisoning, AI design architecture, AI-based attacks, and related vectors.
• Software engineering proficiency: Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Go, Rust, Python, Ruby, JavaScript/TypeScript, or equivalent modern languages, with the ability to read and audit code for vulnerabilities.
• Integrity and ethical rigor: Consistent history of handling vulnerabilities and disclosures responsibly while engaging constructively with vendors and the research community.
• Demonstrated thought leadership: A record of publications, conference presentations, vulnerability disclosures, or community contributions that advanced security understanding across the industry.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to produce technical publications, blog posts, and/or conference talks that clearly convey complex security topics.

USA-based roles only: The annual base salary for this role is between $192,000 USD and $278,000 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 $167,000 CAD and $242,000 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.