This is my dream job, hands down - Senior Software Engineer 1Password Employee Review

5.0
Aug 26, 2020
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Pros

* Able to work on a product that I care about and that actually helps people * Company has steadfast values on privacy and security that I'm proud to be a part of * Great opportunity to have a big impact on a large scale project with millions of customers * Good ideas are encouraged and there is a lot of room for creative thought * Growing like crazy and lots of opportunities to move into leadership positions * Able to work from home with regular meetups in person throughout the year * Inclusive culture that welcomes everyone from all walks of life * Big focus on making the onboarding process the best it can be for new people joining * Very competitive compensation package * Amazingly good health benefit plan * RRSP contribution matching * Generous vacation policy * Career framework with clear paths to follow

Cons

* Constantly feel that we have too much to do and not enough time and hands to do it, but this is improving as more people come on board * Can be difficult to maintain a healthy work/life balance sometimes, as working from home can make it too easy to let that line blur

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5.0
Apr 24, 2026
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Pros

- Awesome founders when they were involved in the day-to-day - Great benefits

Cons

- Lost a lot of what made this place special during the scale up from 100-1000 employees - Hired a ton of outside leadership which ultimately resulted in a culture shift and many of the people who worked there the longest leaving

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1Password Response
1mo
Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and feedback about our culture. Take care, – The People Team
3.0
Mar 7, 2026
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Pros

* Flexible working arrangements and quite a bit of autonomy. * A genuinely supportive manager and a collaborative, positive team environment. * Competitive pay for the role and responsibilities.

Cons

In recent years the company has shifted in a direction that feels very different from the organisation I originally joined. * There is a strong emphasis on a “high performance culture”, but there is limited structure or support in place to help employees develop the skills needed to meet those expectations. * Career progression and compensation increases can feel closely tied to visibility rather than the quality or impact of the work itself. * The company is moving away from its fully remote approach. In-person events that were once optional are now mandatory, even for teams that may not directly benefit from them. The locations chosen do not always appear to consider the needs or circumstances of a globally distributed workforce, and employees are now required to go through formal accommodation processes simply to avoid international travel due to health or safety concerns.

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1Password Response
3mo
Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're glad to hear about the aspects you're finding supportive, and we appreciate your feedback as we continue to evolve our culture and support our team members. If you'd like to chat further, please know we're always open to hearing more. – The People Team
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