1Password · 1 day ago
Director, Security Research
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$242K/yr - $350K/yr
7+ years exp1Password is a rapidly growing company focused on building a safe and productive digital future. They are seeking an experienced security leader to establish a world-class security research program that advances both their products and the broader identity security landscape.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyNetwork SecurityPrivacySoftwareWeb Apps
Responsibilities
Design and drive a greenfield security research program focused on identifying emerging threats, new attack vectors, and innovative defensive techniques that support 1Password’s products and customers
Drive original research into product, application, and ecosystem-level vulnerabilities, publishing findings responsibly where appropriate
Participate in and lead engagement in standards groups such as NIST, FIDO, and MCP
Engage with the broader security community to stay ahead of evolving risks and bring insights back into product security programs
Develop recognizable external presence
Contribute research that shapes internal product direction and security strategy, informing detection capabilities, product security priorities, and decisions based on real-world risk
Partner with Product, Marketing, Engineering, and other teams by providing technical insights and evidence-based recommendations
Mentor and develop a high-performing security team, fostering growth and accountability
Qualification
Required
7+ years of progressive experience in security, including 5+ years leading security teams or programs at scale
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience
Security research expertise: Proven ability to design and execute independent research programs, identify novel and subtle vulnerabilities, and publish high-quality technical findings
Red team experience: Hands-on background in red teaming, offensive security assessments, exploit development, or advanced adversarial simulation
Deep domain expertise across Application Security, Vulnerability Research, Cryptography, Identity, and Access Governance
AI security experience: Familiarity with prompt injection, AI-based attacks, data poisoning, AI design architecture, and related vectors
Demonstrated thought leadership: A strong record of impactful publications, conference presentations, vulnerability disclosures, or community contributions that advanced security understanding across the industry
Integrity and ethical rigor: Consistent history of handling vulnerabilities and disclosures responsibly while engaging constructively with vendors and the research community
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex security concepts into clear narratives for both technical and non-technical audiences
Community visibility: Participation in the security community through public speaking, open-source work, bug bounty engagement, standards committees, or similar avenues
Software engineering proficiency: Experience developing or auditing code in languages such as Go, Ruby on Rails, Python, shell scripting, or equivalent modern languages and frameworks
Benefits
Maternity and parental leave top-up programs
Competitive health benefits
Generous PTO policy
RSU program for most employees
Retirement matching program
Free 1Password account
Paid volunteer days
Peer-to-peer recognition through Bonusly
Remote-first work environment
Company
1Password
1Password operates as a password manager for documents, credit card information, and addresses.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (1)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.02BKey Investors
ICONIQ GrowthAccel
2025-10-10Secondary Market· $100M
2022-01-19Series C· $620M
2021-07-27Series B· $100.14M
Leadership Team
David Faugno
Chief Executive Officer
Jeannie De Guzman
Chief Operating Officer
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