About the role#
The Developer Interfaces team builds the tools that developers and AI agents use to interact with 1Password. We own the 1Password CLI and are building out our SDKs and public developer API. Our goal is to make these surfaces fast, consistent, and secure. This role is a 4-month internship running from January to April 2027.
What you'll do#
- Ship features and fixes in the 1Password CLI, written in Go and Rust.
- Measure and improve CLI and SDK performance using benchmarks and usage data.
- Write design documents to get feedback from senior engineers before building.
- Carry work through the full lifecycle, including code review, testing, and release.
- Learn authentication flows like OAuth and how to handle secrets safely.
- Review and verify code generated by AI tools, taking full ownership of your submissions.
What you'll need#
- A willingness to take on new challenges and see them through to completion.
- Humility to ask questions and learn from mistakes.
- Curiosity to seek out better ways of doing things.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
Bonus points for:
- Experience with Go or Rust.
- Experience building a CLI, library, or API.
- Familiarity with OAuth 2.0 or other authentication flows.
- Experience with developer documentation, OpenAPI specs, or static site generators.
- Interest in how AI agents use developer tools.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid, remote position for students based in the United States or Canada.
- Sponsorship is not provided for this role.
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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