Senior Communications Manager, Developer and AI at 1Password in Canada

1Password is growing. We’ve surpassed $400M in ARR and we’re continuing to accelerate, earning a spot on the Forbes Cloud 100 for four years in a row and teaming up with iconic partners like Oracle Red Bull Racing. About 1Password At 1Password, we’re building the foundation for a safe, productive digital future. Our mission is to unleash employee productivity without compromising security by ensuring every identity is authentic, every application sign-in is secure, and every device is trusted. We innovated the market-leading enterprise password manager and pioneered Unified Access Management, a new cybersecurity category built for the way people and AI agents work today. As one of the most loved brands in cybersecurity, we take a human-centric approach in everything from product strategy to user experience. Over 180,000 businesses, from Fortune 100 leaders to the world’s most innovative AI companies, trust 1Password to help their teams securely adopt the SaaS and AI tools they need to do their best work. If you're excited about the opportunity to contribute to the digital safety of millions, to work alongside a team of curious, driven individuals, and to solve hard problems in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, then we want to hear from you. Come join us and help shape a safer, simpler digital future. We’re looking for a Senior Communications Manager to lead communications for our AI, developer, and ecosystem initiatives at a pivotal moment in 1Password’s evolution. 1Password is redefining identity security for a world where access is no longer human-only or confined to login. Employees, AI agents, and machine workloads all act using credentials across SaaS, endpoints, and developer workflows. In this role, you will help tell how 1Password is the platform that secures access across human, agent, and machine identities through continuous authorization and runtime control. You will own and drive programs spanning developer awareness, AI thought leadership, and ecosystem partnerships, working closely with executive spokespeople, product, partnerships, and marketing teams. This role requires both strategic thinking and hands-on execution, with the opportunity to build a program from the ground up and directly influence how 1Password is perceived in one of the most important shifts in security. This is a remote opportunity within Canada and the US, reporting to the Director of Communications. What we're looking for: - Developer and technical audience expertise: Experience communicating with builders, developers, DevSecOps, and technical audiences. You understand how builders and developers evaluate tools and engage with content. - AI and emerging technology fluency: Strong understanding of the AI landscape and its intersection with identity, security, and developer workflows. - Strategic communications mindset: Proven ability to build and execute communications programs that align with business priorities and drive measurable impact. - Ecosystem and partnership storytelling: Experience supporting or leading communications for partnerships (ex., cloud providers, platforms, integrations). - Media relations and storytelling: Strong track record of crafting compelling story angles and successfully pitching and placing coverage with top-tier media across developer, AI, and technology press. - Exceptional storytelling and writing: Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling narratives across formats. - Executive and technical spokesperson support: Experience working with both executive and technical spokespeople (ex, CTO, DevRel, engineers). - Cross-functional collaboration: Experience partnering with product, engineering, developer relations, partnerships, and marketing teams. - Proactive and resourceful: A self-starter who actively seeks out stories, opportunities, and moments to engage. Thrives in a fast-paced environment and doesn’t wait for direction to make an impact. - Preferred Qualifications - 6+ years of experience in communications, PR, or marketing, ideally in B2B tech; cybersecurity, AI, or developer-focused experience strongly preferred - Experience building communications programs in fast-moving or emerging technology categories - Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects with a high degree of ownership and accountability - Strong understanding of how communications supports broader business, brand, and go-to-market goals - Experience working across teams such as product marketing, social, content, partnerships, and developer relations - Established network across relevant media, industry influencers and event organizers - Experience in high-growth or remote-first environments is a plus What you can expect: - Own AI and developer communications programs: Build and scale awareness of 1Password within developer and AI communities through media, content, and speaking. Support the development and execution of AI-focused narratives alongside executive spokespeople. - Drive developer awareness and engagement: Partner with DevRel and product teams to create and amplify technically credible content and storytelling. - Activate ecosystem and technology partnerships: Own communications for key partnerships, including launches and ongoing storytelling. - Rapid response: Ensure 1Password is part of timely conversations across AI and developer media. - Drive social media engagement in technical security conversations: Partner with social, DevRel, and security teams to triage and shape responses to high-value technical conversations, ensuring alignment to our narratives and rapid response PR opportunities. - Support speaking and industry presence: Drive strategy and execution for developer and AI-focused speaking opportunities and events. - Cross-functional collaboration: Partner across product, partnerships, marketing, and communications teams to deliver integrated programs. - Measurement and optimization: Track performance, identify insights, and refine strategy to improve impact over time. USA-based roles only: The annual base salary for this role is between $137,000 USD and $199,000 USD, plus immediate participation in 1Password's benefits program (health, dental, 401k and many others), utilization of our generous paid time off, an equity grant and, where applicable, participation in our incentive programs. Canada-based roles only: The annual base salary for this role is between $113,000 CAD and $151,500 CAD, plus immediate participation in 1Password’s generous benefits program (health, dental, RRSP and many others), utilization of our generous paid time off, an equity grant and, where applicable, participation in our incentive programs. At 1Password, we approach each individual's compensation with a promise of fair market value and internal equity commensurate with experience and specific skill set. This posting is for an existing vacancy. Our culture At 1Password, we prioritize collaboration, clear and transparent communication, receptiveness to feedback, and alignment with our core values: keep it simple, lead with honesty, and put people first. You’ll be part of a team that challenges the status quo, and is excited to experiment and iterate in search of the best solution. That said, 1Password is not for everyone https://blog.1password.com/inside-the-culture-powering-1passwords-next-chapter/. Our work is demanding, we strive for excellence, and the pace is fast. We need people who are keen to take on challenging problems, who seek feedback to grow, and who are driven to make an impact. If you're looking for a place where you can settle into a comfortable routine, this might not be the right fit for you. We’re looking for individuals who are proven experts in their fields, as well as those who are highly adaptable, can thrive in ambiguity and through change, are curious, and above all deliver results. How we work with AI We are committed to leveraging cutting-edge technology—including AI—to achieve our mission. We also understand that thinking critically about AI in its current forms will help us create better solutions for our customers and ourselves with its future forms, which will help us continue to close the gap between security and privacy and achieve our mission. We want team members at all levels to take the approach of actively learning AI best practices, identifying opportunities to apply AI in meaningful ways, and driving innovative solutions in their daily work. Embracing the future of AI isn't just encouraged—it's an essential part of how we will be successful at 1Password. This approach extends to our hiring process—candidates are welcome to use AI tools responsibly and thoughtfully during the application process. Our approach to remote work We believe in the power of remote work, but recognize that in-person connection is important to help us achieve our mission. While we are a remote-first company, travel for in-person engagement is a part of almost all roles, and we require our employees to be ready and willing to take part. Frequency will depend on role and responsibilities, and may include, but is not limited to: annual department-wide offsites, team meetings, and customer/industry events. What we offer We believe in working hard, and rewarding that hard work through our benefits. While not an exhaustive list, here is a glance at what we currently offer: Health and wellbeing 👶 Maternity and parental leave top-up programs 🩺 Competitive health benefits 🏝 Generous PTO policy Growth and future 📈 RSU program for most employees 💸 Retirement matching program 🔑 Free 1Password account Community 🤝 Paid volunteer days 🏆 Peer-to-peer recognition through Bonusly 🌎 Remote-first work environment *Some roles in our GTM team are currently being hired for in-person hybrid work in Toronto and Austin. These roles will specify on the posting. You belong here. 1Password is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that is built on trust, support and respect. We welcome all individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, colour, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, sex, citizenship, education, languages spoken or veteran status. Be yourself, find your people and share the things you love. Accommodation is available upon request at any point during our recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please speak to your talent acquisition partner or email us at nextbit@agilebits.com and we’ll work to meet your needs. Remote work is a part of our DNA. Given that our company was founded remotely in 2005, we can safely say we're experts at building remote culture. That said, remote work at 1Password does mean working from your home country. If you've got questions or concerns about this, your talent partner would be happy to address them with you. Successful applicants will be required to complete a background check that may consist of prior employment verification, reference checks, education confirmation, criminal background, publicly available social media, credit history, or other information, as permitted by local law. 1Password uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies, including natural language processing and predictive analytics, to assist in the initial screening of employment applications and improve our recruitment process. See here https://www.ashbyhq.com/downloadables/ashby-bias-audit-08-2024.pdf for the latest third party bias audit information. If you prefer not to have your application assessed using AI/ML features, you may opt out by completing this form https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/1password/automation-notice. For additional information see our Candidate Privacy Notice https://1password.com/files/candidate-privacy-notice.pdf.