Senior Platform Engineer (Network and Edge Services)

About 1Password

1Password is building the foundation for a safe, productive digital future, pioneering Unified Access Management to ensure secure identity, application sign-ins, and device trust. Trusted by over 180,000 businesses, including Fortune 100 leaders and innovative AI companies, 1Password provides the market-leading enterprise password manager. We are committed to a human-centric approach, fostering a culture of curiosity, drive, and continuous improvement, all within a fast-paced, dynamic environment. We are accelerating rapidly, with over $400M in ARR and recognition on the Forbes Cloud 100 for four consecutive years.

The Role: Senior Platform Engineer, Network & Edge Services

The Network & Edge Services (NES) team is responsible for the networking infrastructure powering 1Password, encompassing DNS resolution, CDN edge protection, ingress, service mesh, and wide-area connectivity. As a Senior Platform Engineer, you will play a key role in developing self-service platforms and a resilient, secure network foundation. This position is remote and open to candidates in Canada and the US.

How we're using AI today

1Password thoughtfully integrates AI across the software and product development lifecycle to enhance speed and quality. This includes AI-assisted coding tools for engineers, AI for synthesizing user research, and AI-generated mockups for designers. Our approach to AI is guided by clear principles, human accountability, and rigorous evaluation.

What we're looking for

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with cloud networking and distributed systems at SaaS scale.
• Expertise in architecting and debugging across the network stack.
• Deep knowledge of internet architecture and modern web services (DNS, CDN, WAF, Load Balancing, Ingress, Service Mesh).
• Demonstrated ability to deliver reliable, observable, and secure infrastructure.
• Proficiency in Go (or similar languages) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
• Track record of building automation and platform tooling.
• Experience building reliable, observable platforms, defining SLIs/SLOs, and establishing these practices.
• On-call experience, including incident resolution and driving improvements through postmortems.
• Consistent application of a security-first approach, including least-privilege policies and encryption.

Bonus points for

• Experience designing self-service network abstractions (DNS provisioning, ingress configuration, network policy tooling).
• Experience with CDN, edge protection, VPNs, and wide-area connectivity in cloud environments.
• Familiarity with tools like Envoy, Linkerd, Cloudfront, or Cloudflare.
• Open source contributions and experience applying compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001) to networking and policy as code.

What you can expect

• Deliver end-to-end network stack projects (service mesh, DNS, ingress/egress, CDN, edge protection, L4/L7 policy), shaping technical vision and maintaining operability.
• Integrate networking into self-service platforms to streamline workflows and empower engineering teams.
• Participate in the on-call rotation, driving incident resolution and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners in security, platform, and product engineering.
• Foster a collaborative team culture through design reviews, knowledge sharing, and mentoring.
• Work remotely from anywhere in the US or Canada, with periodic team meetups.

Compensation & Benefits

• US-Based Roles: Annual base salary between $150,000 - $210,000 USD, plus benefits, PTO, equity, and potential incentive programs.
• Canada-Based Roles: Annual base salary between $132,000 - $185,000 CAD, plus benefits, PTO, equity, and potential incentive programs.
• Compensation is based on market value, experience, and skill set.

Our Culture

1Password prioritizes collaboration, transparent communication, feedback, and core values: keep it simple, lead with honesty, and put people first. We challenge the status quo, experiment, and iterate. Our work is demanding, with a fast pace and a drive for excellence. We seek individuals who are proven experts, adaptable, thrive in ambiguity, are curious, and deliver results.

How we work with AI

We are committed to leveraging AI to achieve our mission. Team members are encouraged to learn AI best practices, identify opportunities for AI application, and drive innovation. Using AI responsibly and thoughtfully is essential for success at 1Password.

Our approach to remote work

As a remote-first company, we value remote work but recognize the importance of in-person connection. Travel for team offsites, meetings, and events may be required.

What we offer

• Health and wellbeing: Top-up programs for parental leave, competitive health benefits, generous PTO.
• Growth and future: RSU program, retirement matching, free 1Password account.
• Community: Paid volunteer days, peer-to-peer recognition, remote-first environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

1Password is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. We welcome all individuals and do not discriminate based on protected characteristics. Accommodation is available upon request during the recruitment process.