Junior Security Engineer

. Build and maintain new and existing application security tooling .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • United States, CanadaJunior💰 $100,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Tools & technologies

RustGo

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain new and existing application security tooling
Support 1Password’s Secure Software Development Lifecycle and related security activities
Work with Application Security Engineers to minimize security risk across the SSDLC
Collaborate with Security, Product Engineering, Marketing, CX, and other cross-functional partners on security parameters for new product features
Design, build, integrate, and scale agentic AI capabilities for secure product development
Enhance and maintain tools for static analysis, dynamic analysis, and code scanning
Develop and maintain security-risk dashboards and reporting metrics for technical, non-technical, compliance, and senior leadership audiences
Contribute to secure coding, pentesting, vulnerability analysis, security design and architecture, threat modelling, and software supply chain security activities

What you’ll need

0-2+ years of experience in software development
Passion and curiosity for security engineering, including secure coding, pentesting, vulnerability analysis, security design and architecture
Strong experience leveraging agentic AI capabilities to accelerate security workflows, automate repetitive tasks, or enhance detection and remediation efforts
Experience with internal tool development and engineering enablement
Strong foundational understanding of software development principles
Comfortable reading and writing code
Positive communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience with Rust and/or Golang, or ability to pick up new languages quickly is a bonus
Experience conducting security code reviews, design architecture guidance, and threat modelling is a bonus
Practical or hands-on experience with web application security topics, including OWASP Top 10, is a bonus
Must already be legally authorized to work in the United States or Canada; no work authorization, relocation assistance, or visa sponsorship provided
Successful applicants must complete a background check

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Dental benefits
401(k) or RRSP retirement program
Generous paid time off
Equity grant / RSU program for most employees
Incentive programs, where applicable
Maternity and parental leave top-up programs
Retirement matching program
Free 1Password account
Paid volunteer days
Peer-to-peer recognition through Bonusly
Remote-first work environment
Travel for in-person engagement, including offsites, team meetings, and customer/industry events
Accommodation available upon request during recruitment