Backend Product Software Engineer, Dropbox

• 2+ years of experience in software engineering or related industry roles
• BS degree in Computer Science or related technical field involving coding (e.g., physics or mathematics), or equivalent technical experience
• Demonstrated success in developing and deploying large-scale web applications with a user-focused approach
• Proficiency in building user-facing software and supporting web/desktop systems and libraries
• Ability to handle full-stack projects and deliver minimum viable products efficiently
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotations if required by the team
• If you're excited about turning complex technical challenges into intuitive solutions at scale, join our Engineering team

Desirable

• As a Backend Product Engineer at Dropbox, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of collaboration and file sharing
• Your responsibilities will revolve around developing and enhancing our suite of Dropbox Products to deliver exceptional user experiences
• You will work closely with cross-functional teams, turning innovative ideas into robust, scalable, and user-friendly features
• This year, Dropbox is on a mission to expedite the creation and implementation of AI-enabled products by providing a comprehensive technology stack that facilitates rapid prototyping and reliable deployment of AI-augmented functionality
• Designing and building scalable software to reach millions of daily users
• Collaborating closely with product managers, designers, and analysts to understand user needs and develop products that meet those needs
• Developing and executing short and long-term roadmaps, balancing business impact, user experience, and technical quality
• Actively contributing to our team and company culture through mentorship, participation in interviews, and involvement in new initiatives
• Supporting fellow engineers through feedback, code reviews, and improvement of internal tools and processes
• Ensure continuous service operation by participating in the team's on-call rotation, including outside core collaboration hours on a periodic basis
• Many teams at Dropbox run Services with on-call rotations, which entails being available for calls during both core and non-core business hours
• 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. Applicants are encouraged to ask for more details of the rotations to which the applicant is applying
• The Dropbox Engineering Team develops the technology, platforms, and products that create more enlightened ways of working for hundreds of millions of people
• Customers rely on Dropbox to manage, share, and collaborate on content seamlessly—our engineering makes that easier and more intuitive than ever before
• Our platform features a robust systems software layer that stores and processes exabytes of data, and a suite of growing services that enhance core products like our sharing and sync engine
• We’re also driving innovation with new offerings such as Dash, our AI-powered knowledge management engine
• Our infrastructure spans high-performance servers and cutting-edge components across multiple data centers worldwide, ensuring reliability, speed, and scalability at a global scale
• We think like a startup but build for an enterprise, exploring new possibilities that transform how people work