Principal Solutions Engineer, Emerging Technologies
Core
Define how 1Password brings emerging technologies (AI, Unified Access) to market by validating capabilities, shaping product direction, and building repeatable customer-facing motions.
Role type
Principal Solutions Engineer (Emerging Technologies)
Builds
Repeatable discovery frameworks, demonstrations, technical messaging, reference architectures, and implementation guidance for global Solutions Engineering.
Domain
Cybersecurity, Identity Management, AI Agents, B2B SaaS
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Enterprise B2B SaaS sales leadership, translating emerging tech to customer value, cross-functional partnership with Product/Engineering, executive storytelling and presentation, modern identity architectures (OAuth, OIDC, SCIM, APIs, MCP), MEDDPICC methodology, autonomous influence without authority
Preferred skills
Private previews and beta programs, technical enablement content, AI Security, Developer Security, Privileged Access, Unified Access Management, public speaking and thought leadership
Technologies
OAuth, OpenID Connect (OIDC), SCIM, APIs, Model Context Protocol (MCP), CI/CD, cloud platforms
Responsibilities
Lead technical validation for emerging products from development to GA; Partner with Product/Marketing/Engineering to shape product direction; Build repeatable discovery frameworks and technical messaging; Design and deliver technical enablement (workshops, labs, playbooks); Lead strategic customer engagements and beta programs; Identify market opportunities via executive briefings and events; Mentor Solutions Engineers and lead cross-functional initiatives
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship
