About the role#
As a Developer Intern on the Data Security Team, you will contribute to the underlying cryptography that powers our products. You will work within a small team of security developers to build cryptographic libraries and implement new algorithms directly into our client applications. This is a full-time, remote internship position for the Winter 2027 term, running from January to April 2027.
What you'll do#
- Build and maintain cryptographic libraries.
- Implement the latest algorithms directly into client applications while balancing security, performance, and usability.
- Develop proof-of-concepts for new security features.
- Integrate new industry specifications into our codebase.
- Conduct code and design reviews to maintain strong cryptographic hygiene.
- Develop shared security-critical code across our applications.
What you'll need#
- A passion for modern cryptographic algorithms and applying them to real-world scenarios.
- Experience with Rust or Golang, or a demonstrated ability to learn new programming languages quickly.
- Strong teamwork skills and the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- A willingness to take on new challenges and see them through to completion.
- Curiosity and a drive to find better ways of doing things.
- Ability to work comfortably within a small, specialized team.
Bonus points if you have experience with:
- Standards bodies such as FIDO, W3C, ISO, NIST, or OIDF.
- Emerging industry standards like Passkeys or Post Quantum Algorithms.
Location & details#
- This is a remote role based in the United States or Canada.
- This is a paid, full-time internship.
- This position is for the Winter 2027 term (January to April 2027).
- We are a remote-first company, though some travel for in-person engagement such as team meetings or offsites may be required.
About 1Password
1Password operates in the computer and network security industry. Founded in 2005, the company provides tools for managing passwords and sensitive business information. It serves over 180,000 businesses as part of their identity and access management stack. The firm is based in Toronto and maintains a staff of 1,001 to 5,000 employees.
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