Senior Android Software Engineer, Dropbox

$174.1-265k

OTE

Salary dependent on location. Plus corporate bonus program or a sales incentive (target included in OTE) as well as stock in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

Android

Kotlin

Senior and Expert level

Remote from US

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$174.1-265k

OTE

Salary dependent on location. Plus corporate bonus program or a sales incentive (target included in OTE) as well as stock in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

Android

Kotlin

Senior and Expert level

Remote from US

More information about location

1001+ employees

B2CB2BData storageEnterpriseCloud Computing

Company mission

Dropbox's mission is to design a more enlightened way of working.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field involving coding (e.g., Physics or Mathematics), or equivalent technical experience
8+ years of experience
Strong engineering skills and software fundamentals in developing Android applications
Experience working with large native code bases with significant complexity
Experience leading a team environment and collaborating with cross-functional groups
A passion for building consumer applications with elegant and clean interfaces

Desirable

Proficiency in Kotlin
Experience developing, testing, shipping and supporting a product for hundreds of thousands of users

What the job involves

As a Senior Android Software Engineer in our dynamic team, you will play a pivotal role in driving this mission forward
This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact not only on the Dropbox app and its users, but to also work with others in a way that transcends geographical and device boundaries
You will be at the forefront of solving complex technical challenges, working across different development stacks, and collaborating with a cross-functional team of talented individuals who are equally passionate about creating exceptional mobile experiences
Drive the creation of advanced, user-focused features, establishing benchmarks for user interaction on our Android application
Lead in identifying and fixing complex codebase problems, guiding architectural upgrades for better scalability and efficiency
Advocate for best practices in engineering, mentor junior engineers, and ensure top-notch code quality, security, and performance
Guide teams through the development and launch of innovative features, aligning with user needs and business objectives
Utilize problem-solving to tackle complex issues, leading improvements in app performance, security, and efficiency
Encourage ongoing learning and adoption of the latest Android trends, leading the team by example
Display outstanding communication, share technical insights with various teams, and foster a supportive and collaborative work environment
If a team has an on-call rotation, all engineers on the team are expected to participate in the rotation as part of their employment

Our take

Dropbox started by helping people bring together their files in one central place. The contents of these folders are synchronised to Dropbox's servers along with other computers and devices where the user has installed Dropbox, keeping the same files up-to-date across all devices.

Nowadays, there are lots of competing companies in cloud storage, and some with better distribution (e.g. Google and Apple). This explains why Dropbox is making a big push to reinvent itself after a fairly disappointing run since its IPO in 2018. The new Dropbox turns folders into "Spaces", which are collaboration hubs for teams, complete with comment streams, artificial intelligence tools and integrations into services such as Slack.

The company continues to build out its offerings through acquisitions, such as that of Formswift, bolstering its end-to-end agreement workflow capabilities. Indeed, It's very clear that Dropbox is trying to make a big move from being just a storage company. This seems to be a necessary move given the competitive nature of the industry it is operating within.

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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

3% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (4.4)

Trustpilot (1.3)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)

Jan 2014

$350m

SERIES C

Oct 2011

$250m

SERIES B

Total funding: $607.3m

Company benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
We offer a generous company contribution toward individual medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, including contributions toward dependent premiums
Keep sharing and collaborating with friends and family even when you’re not at work with free Dropbox space for your whole crew
Take the vacation you’ve always dreamed of with up to four consecutive weeks of paid time off
Celebrate common holidays without your paycheck taking the hit with 11 company paid holidays
Each Dropboxer has access to 32 hours of paid volunteer time off each year that they can use to support the causes close to their hearts
We regularly offer panels and seminars featuring the best minds in tech, talent, diversity, and beyond that any Dropboxer can attend from the comfort of their home
No two Dropboxers are the same, and their benefits shouldn’t be either. Our Perks allowance empowers employees to customize their benefits in line with what really matters to them
Start building a successful 401K retirement plan with our dollar for dollar contribution match, up to $1,500 per quarter to a maximum of $6,000 per calendar year

Company HQ

Mission Bay, San Francisco, CA

Leadership

Arash Ferdowsi

(CTO)

Studied Computer Science at MIT before founding Dropbox straight out of university

Drew Houston

(CEO)

Studied Computer Science at MIT before founding Dropbox straight out of university

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