Infrastructure Software Engineer, Dropbox

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field involving coding (e.g., physics or mathematics), or equivalent technical experience
• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• Proven track record constructing and managing expansive, multi-threaded, geographically dispersed backend systems
• Proficient in programming and debugging across a range of languages such as Python, Go, C/C++, or Java
• Proficiency with operating system internals, filesystems, databases, networks, and compilers
• Proven track record of defining & delivering well-scoped milestones/projects
• Ability to independently define right solutions for ambiguous, open-ended problems

Desirable

• As an Infrastructure Engineer, your role will be crucial in shaping and constructing the robust systems that not only support our current flagship products but also lay the groundwork for the next wave of engineering innovations
• From optimizing user experiences across various projects to ensuring seamless scalability and data integrity, you'll be at the forefront of shaping the technological backbone of our platform
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you'll leverage your expertise to tackle audacious challenges and push the boundaries of what's possible
• Your contributions will directly impact millions of users, as every line of code you write furthers our mission to revolutionize the way people work and collaborate
• Join us in redefining the future, where your passion for building scalable, reliable systems will drive meaningful change on a global scale
• Our Engineering Career Framework is viewable by anyone outside the company and describes what’s expected for our engineers at each of our career levels
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• Build infrastructure capable of managing metadata for hundreds of billions of files, handling hundreds of petabytes of user data, and facilitating millions of concurrent connections
• Lead the expansion of Dropbox's function as the data-fabric, connecting hundreds of millions of applications, devices, and services globally, while also driving initiatives to enhance interoperability and adaptability across diverse ecosystems
• Measure and optimize Dropbox's analytics platform to maintain its status as one of the most advanced in the industry for extracting meaningful insights from vast data volumes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and implement solutions that enhance the performance, reliability, and security of Dropbox's infrastructure, ensuring a seamless experience for users worldwide
• Mentor and guide junior team members, sharing knowledge and best practices to cultivate a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the infrastructure engineering team
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously enhance Dropbox's infrastructure and maintain a competitive edge in the market

• 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

Total funding: $607.3m

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.