Vice President, Product Engineering

Summary

Join 1Password as the Vice President of Product Engineering, reporting directly to the CTO. Lead and scale core and future engineering teams, driving strong cross-functional partnerships with Product Management. Set the department's strategic direction, oversee operations, and develop a high-performing team. This remote opportunity (Canada/US) requires 10+ years of software engineering experience (5+ in leadership), a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), and a proven track record of success. You will develop and implement product engineering vision, lead strategic initiatives, build operational excellence, and foster cross-functional collaboration. The role includes team leadership, change management, and financial oversight. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, preferably within the SaaS or cybersecurity industry
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related fields; or equivalent work experience
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality consumer-facing software products, operational efficiency and market expansion
• Strong business acumen with expertise in software engineering best practices and innovation
• Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to develop and execute strategic plans that drive measurable results
• Extensive experience in building and maintaining operational excellence, including process and system optimization, scalability, and the development and management of performance metrics
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with C-suite leaders and cross-functional teams, aligning on strategic priorities to achieve shared objectives
• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly, build trust, and gain alignment across diverse stakeholders
• Proven expertise in leading and sustaining transformational initiatives in fast-paced, complex, and dynamic environments
• Strong history of building, developing and scaling high-performing teams

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Product Engineering vision, objectives, and roadmaps aligned with company strategy
• Analyze market and industry trends, competitive landscape, and customer insights to identify growth opportunities and inform strategic decision-making
• Lead key strategic initiatives to drive best-in-class engineering through engagement and innovation
• Lead the assessment of the department's current structure, practices, processes, and systems to identify improvements
• Drive the development and execution of a strategic plan to boost operational excellence and scalability
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) tied to business objectives & implement dashboards that provide actionable insights to the executive team and department leaders to make data-informed business decisions
• Build strong relationships across the company to identify key needs, align on strategy, and optimize teams and effort for company impact
• Foster collaboration within and beyond the Technology organization to influence change
• Receive and give critical feedback and focus on achieving strategic goals with others
• Is able to effectively influence 360°
• Represent the department in senior leadership meetings, providing updates on performance and strategic initiatives
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with Product, Design, HR and other areas to drive continuous improvement and technological innovation
• Lead and sustain organizational change, overseeing the planning, communication, execution, evaluation, and continuous improvement of integrated change initiatives
• Build and lead a high-performing team by mentoring and coaching direct reports, evaluating departmental talent, and implementing plans to prepare talent for future business demands
• Invest in the growth and development of the leaders within Tech and across 1Password via direct mentorship, speaking at other team’s events, and partnering with HR, Engineering Operations and L&D
• Drive a high-performance culture that fosters psychological safety, inclusivity, ownership, and agility
• Champion initiatives to enhance the employee experience department- and company-wide
• In partnership with Finance, oversee the departmental budget, ensuring efficient resource allocation and cost control
• Monitor financial performance against budget targets and make necessary adjustments
• Analyze financial data to identify opportunities for improvement

Benefits

• Maternity and parental leave top-up programs
• Wellness spending allowance
• Generous PTO policy
• Company-wide wellness days off scheduled throughout the year
• Wellness Coach membership
• Comprehensive health coverage
• Company equity for all full-time employees
• Retirement matching program
• Training budget, 1Password University access, and learning sessions
• Free 1Password account (and friends and family discount!)
• Paid volunteer days
• Employee-led DEIB programs and ERGs and ECGs
• Fully remote environment
• Peer-to-peer recognition through Bonusly
• Health, dental, 401k and many others
• Generous paid time off
• An equity grant
• Participation in our incentive programs
• Health, dental, RRSP and many others