About the role#
The Extension Excellence team manages the foundation of the 1Password browser extension. This includes architecture, health monitoring, build and test pipelines, and developer tooling. We focus on cross-browser compatibility and setting standards for the web. We also investigate production incidents and improve performance as we navigate changes like Manifest V3 and browser version updates.
What you'll do#
- Write efficient, scalable, and robust features in our web or Rust tech stacks.
- Collaborate with Product, Design, Customer Support, Release Ops, and other development teams.
- Build and optimize features specifically for our browser extension.
- Work directly with browser-specific APIs and behaviors across Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge.
- Focus on the performance, stability, and correctness of the extension.
What you'll need#
- Confidence to take on new challenges and see them through to completion.
- Humility to ask questions and learn from mistakes.
- Curiosity to look for better ways of doing things.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Interest in working with browser extensions and multiple tech stacks.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid remote internship.
- The term runs for 4 months from January to April 2027.
- Candidates must be located in the United States or Canada.
- Students pursuing degrees in Computer Science or Computer Engineering are encouraged to apply.
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.
How to get in at 1Password
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