How to interview with confidence at 1Password

Landing a job interview at 1Password is a big moment – for you and for us. Every time we invite a candidate to meet with us, it's because we see potential for impact. Interviews are a chance for you to both share your perspectives and learn how we work together to achieve our ambitious goal: leading the way for human-centric identity security in the AI era.

At 1Password, we have a set of practices that guide how we collaborate, measure success, and create meaningful impact. We call these the 1Password Behaviors for Success.

This guide will help you think like a member of our team and frame your interview around these behaviors. It will help you both gain a deeper understanding of our company and approach your interview with confidence.

Behavior 1: Take full ownership

As we enter our next chapter as a high-growth company, we're collectively raising the bar on ownership. At 1Password, ownership is about taking pride in delivering quality work and high-impact outcomes, and we’re looking for teammates who think deeply about impact and responsibility.

In interviews, we're listening for the moments where you:

• Took responsibility end-to-end, not just your piece of a project

• Balanced competing priorities in service of customers, quality, or long-term value

• Proactively identified a problem and drove the solution 

Tips to prepare:

• Share an example where you stepped in to help the team improve quality or clarity

• Bring examples where you were accountable for the impact of your work, not just the deliverable

• Be ready to talk about decisions you made and why you made them

Behavior 2: Proactively contribute

We move quickly through complex challenges, and we look for people who can anticipate needs, spot opportunities, and act decisively.

This can show up as:

• Noticing problems before they become blockers

• Going above and beyond to support your team

• Turning ideas into action, even amid uncertainty

Tips to prepare:

• Highlight a moment when you spotted a gap and took action

• Share how AI-powered tools help you remove friction and work more efficiently

• Discuss examples where your initiative created momentum for others

Behavior 3: Practice a growth mindset

We don’t expect perfection. Instead, we look for curiosity, openness to feedback, and willingness to grow.

Our core company values shape how we seek continuous growth as a team:

Put people first: We win together by serving others first.

Keep it simple: We focus on what matters most.

Lead with honesty: We lead with transparency and own our impact.

In interviews, we listen for:

• How you ask for and respond to feedback, especially when it's hard

• How curiosity and experimentation play a role in your work

• How you invest in your professional development

Tips to prepare:

• Share your approach to experimenting and iterating, and how you leverage AI to improve

• Talk about your approach to delivering and receiving honest feedback

• Be transparent about opportunities for growth and mentorship 

Behavior 4: Be adaptable and resilient

As we scale our teams and evolve our products, we embrace change as a natural part of how we work.

This shows up when you talk about:

• Navigating ambiguity or shifting priorities

• Adjusting your approach when you learn new information

• Recovering from setbacks and moving forward stronger

Tips to prepare:

• Identify a time when plans changed and you adjusted quickly

• Highlight an example where you navigated ambiguity by focusing on what mattered most

• Share what helps you adapt to new tools or ways of working

Behavior 5: Collaborate effectively

Inclusion is at the heart of how we win together. We leverage diverse perspectives, share insights with one another, and build shared accountability.

We're looking to understand how you:

• Seek a range of perspectives to get better outcomes

• Communicate clearly across teams or departments

• Build trust while holding a high bar for excellence

Tips to prepare:

• Reflect on how you create space for others to contribute

• Be ready to talk about how you resolve conflicts and build trust

• Highlight ways you foster shared accountability and celebrate team wins

I’m proud of the culture we’ve built and the talent choosing to join us and shape what's next. We’re committed to helping every candidate feel supported as they explore whether this is the right place for them.” — Lyndsey French, Senior Director, Global Talent

Want to learn more before your interview?

• Read about what high performance means to us at 1Password

• Check out the impact our inclusion program made in 2025

• Explore stories from customers that trust 1Password to secure their business

We can’t wait to meet you

As you continue your journey with us, we hope you feel supported, encouraged, and excited about the possibility of a future at 1Password. We see this as a two-way conversation, and if our Behaviors for Success resonate with you, there’s a good chance you’ll feel energized about what’s ahead. 

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