As a developer on the Authentication Experience team, you will be working on the overall experience that surrounds signing in to and unlocking 1Password. This is the first point of entry into the 1Password apps across the board. Our focus is on integrating tightly with our authentication stack to make this a seamless and delightful experience for our customers, which include both business and consumer end users.
“The End User Experience group is responsible for everything our users think of as ‘1Password’. We focus on making it easy for every user to integrate 1Password into their daily lives; we fight for the user, solving hard problems in creative ways in an unrelenting pursuit of use for everyone who crosses our virtual threshold.”
– Michael Fey, Head of End User Experience
What we're looking for:
You have 5+ years of experience in software development focusing on a full stack profile including TypeScript/React and some exposure to Rust and/or Go.
You have 2+ years of experience working in the authentication and identity domain.
You have hands-on experience with authentication standards and protocols such as OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), SAML, WebAuthn, passkeys, and MFA.
You are willing to expand your knowledge into other technical stacks and develop a T-shaped profile
You have a passion for and strong experience in software development best practices, coding standards, and design patterns
You’re energized by solving complex problems with a demonstrated ability to tackle complex problems and propose effective and innovative solutions
A passion for communication and collaboration with strong skills demonstrated in working effectively with teams and communicating technical concepts to non-technical cross-functional partners
You have proven experience in implementing testing methodologies and debugging techniques to ensure high-quality code
You learn continuously, share knowledge, and mentor developers across your team through pair programming, giving feedback to junior developers and peers on technical designs, merge requests, and other areas.
Bonus points for:
Experience with Kotlin, Swift, Rust, Go, or related languages. Or a demonstrated ability to pick up new languages quickly.
What you can expect:
Lead the development, testing and debugging of production software systems for new and existing product features. Ensure their successful delivery and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and/or stakeholders to get a deep understanding of product requirements and align technical decisions with project goals and user requirements
Mentor junior team members by providing technical guidance, sharing best practices, leading training sessions, being a go-to for your team's area of expertise, and empowering them to work more independently over time while providing support and guidance along the way
Lead discussions to ensure that technical requirements are clearly communicated and understood. Proactively identify potential technical challenges and propose scalable solutions
Lead planning and align goals with the broader project objectives. Own task distribution, provide estimates on the effort required for specific tasks, and ensure work is completed on time
Drive technical design, specifications, and implementation of improvements to the performance, accessibility, reliability, and scalability of our technologies
Work with cross-functional teams and/or stakeholders to develop effective testing strategies, address issues, and ensure the delivery of high quality products
Solve complex technical challenges and provide innovative solutions.
Stay informed about the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in development, and advocate for their integration when relevant.
Build new test infrastructures to help other developers build comprehensive tests more effectively and efficiently
Set an example in code reviews by evaluating code quality, architectural alignment, performance, security, and adherence to best practices. Provide feedback, explain reasoning, and help team members understand and improve their code.
Generate and review documentation on code processes to ensure scalability
Be available for on-call rotational work to ensure uninterrupted support and resolve emergencies