Senior Backend Product Software Engineer, Dropbox

• 8+ years of professional experience in Java backend development, with a strong track record of building and maintaining high-performance, scalable systems
• BS degree or higher in Computer Science or a related technical field. (e.g., physics or mathematics), or equivalent technical experience
• Proven ability to thrive in agile, fast-paced environments, including comfort with continuous deployment practices and rapid iteration
• Passion for customer advocacy and support, with a user-first mindset and experience building systems that solve real customer pain points
• Delivered tangible results, from conceptualization to implementation, while making significant contributions to the success of the project
• Experience in developing web applications, demonstrating a deep understanding of the intricacies involved in building robust and scalable systems

Desirable

• As a 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-enable products by providing a comprehensive AI technology stack that facilitates speedy prototyping and reliable deployment of AI-driven functionalities
• Write and maintain high performance Java code from day 1
• Debug and optimize database queries and schemas, including the creation of indices as needed and the resolution of deadlocks when they happen
• Write resilient distributed software that integrates with 3rd parties, such as Google Calendar, Slack, Office 365, Asana, Linear, and more
• Develop REST (and perhaps GraphQL) services to be consumed by the Reclaim front end to start and eventually by 3rd parties
• Participate in the process of continuous deployment, including multiple code reviews and deploys per day
• Debug customer issues using logs, metrics, and traces
• Autonomously deliver ongoing business impact across a team, product capability, or technical system
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make effective tradeoffs between technical requirements and business goals
• Mentor junior engineers and contributing to the overall growth and success of the engineering team
• Adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced work environment, with a focus on continuous learning and professional development