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Dropbox, founded in 2007 by Drew Houston and Arash Ferdowsi, pioneered cloud file synchronization and sharing. Today, the service powers more than 10 million users worldwide and has expanded into a full‑stack collaboration platform that includes workspace, documents, and secure storage.
The company hires across a wide range of roles—from Software Engineers (backend, frontend, mobile, DevOps) and Data Scientists to Product Managers, Designers, Marketing, Sales, Finance, HR, and Customer Success. Candidates can expect rigorous technical interviews, culture‑fit assessments, and a focus on collaboration and remote flexibility.
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Principal Software Engineer, New Initiatives
Company: Dropbox
Location: Remote
Posted Aug 24, 2023
The role involves leading the architecture and services for Dropbox's new initiatives, defining large scale, low latency architecture, and working with infrastructure experts to build AI-first products. The role requires 12+ years of experience in building consumer or enterprise facing large scale distributed systems, demonstrated skill in developing low latency and fault tolerant architecture, and strong communication skills.
Front End Product Software Engineer
Company: Dropbox
Location: Remote
Posted Aug 23, 2023
Dropbox takes a number of factors into account when determining individual starting pay, including job and level they are hired into, location/metropolitan area, skillset, and peer compensation. Through our assessment process, we will identify your level that ties to compensation based on your experience and technical expertise along with the scope of the role. For candidates hired in San Francisco metro, New York City metro, or Seattle metro, the expected salary/On-Target Earnings (OTE) range for the role is currently $187,000 - $220,000 - $253,000 at the IC3 level. For candidates hired in the following locations: Austin (TX) metro, Chicago metro, California (outside SF metro), Colorado, Connecticut (outside NYC metro), Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York (outside NYC metro), Oregon, Pennsylvania (outside NYC or DC metro), Washington (outside Seattle metro) and Washington DC metro, the expected salary/On-Target Earnings (OTE) range for the role is currently $168,300 - $198,000 - $227,700 at the IC3 level. For candidates hired in all other US locations, the expected salary/On-Target Earnings (OTE) range for this role is currently $149,600 - $176,000 - $202,400 at the IC3 level. Range(s) is subject to change. This job posting reflects broad requirements, and represents two potential levels of role. Dropbox uses the zip code of an employee’s remote work location to determine which metropolitan pay range we use. Salary/OTE is just one component of Dropbox’s total rewards package. All regular employees are also eligible for the corporate bonus program or a sales incentive (target included in OTE) as well as stock in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). As a Product Engineer, you will use data-driven approaches to conduct experiments or iterate features, while ensuring that the software we write will last and scale.ResponsibilitiesYou will design and build software capable of reaching millions of daily usersYou will partner with product managers, designers and analysts to deeply understand the needs of our users and build a product that serves those needsYou will develop and execute against both short and long-term roadmaps, making effective tradeoffs between business impact, user experience, and a high-quality technical foundationYou will improve the team and company – you will be an active participant in our culture (mentorship, interviewing, and new initiatives)You will support your fellow engineers through feedback, code reviews, and advancement of internal tools and processesRequirementsBS degree in Computer Science or related technical field involving coding (e.g., physics or mathematics), or equivalent technical experience5+ years of software engineering and/or work related industry experiencePrevious success developing and shipping a large-scale web application with a user-empathetic mindsetSkilled at building user-facing applications and supporting systems and libraries on web and/or desktop using front-end technologies such as JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Angular, HTML5, CSS3You can handle full-stack projects and are able to build a minimum working product quicklyMany teams at Dropbox run Services with on-call rotations, which entails being available for calls during both core and non-core business hours. Along the way they help representing users needs through close partnership with product, design, and user research.In this role you will deliver best-in-breed software by building robust systems that power optimized user experiences on marquee projects like Dropbox Paper, Transfer, or Family. Check out our blog post on this topic and more here.At Dropbox, we strive to be a great place for all Dropboxers to grow and be recognized for that growth. 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. Product Engineers thrive working across technologies and codebases, but are also involved in various product development cycle stages.
Corporate Site Reliability Engineer
Company: Dropbox
Location: Remote
Posted Aug 27, 2023
In this role, you’ll serve as a technical lead of programs related to monitoring, metrics, alerting and reliability throughout the IT Services organization, and contribute to the evolution of our world-class infrastructure while ensuring utmost security and scalability.ResponsibilitiesEnsure the reliability, scalability, and performance of Dropbox's infrastructure and servicesCollaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain best practices for monitoring, logging, and incident responseBuild, Implement and maintain automations & infrastructure-as-code tooling, specifically Terraform, Ansible, and Github Actions as well as custom code platforms.Utilize container orchestration platforms, such as Kubernetes, Amazon ECS and Red Hat Openshift, to manage containers at scaleManage and optimize monitoring and logging pipelines using tools like Datadog and Cribl LogStreamDrive improvement projects related to service health and visibility for our stakeholders, ranging from developers to business service owners to C-level.Develop and maintain custom tooling and automation scripts in Bash, Python and other scripting languagesPerform periodic on-call duty to manage incidents related to the reliability of Dropbox corporate servicesParticipate in on-call rotations and provide support during and after incident response callsRequirements5+ years of experience in site reliability engineering or a similar engineering roles with hands-on coding experienceStrong knowledge of AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, R53, Lambda, and othersStrong knowledge of Linux administration, internals, filesystems, volume management and specific distro’s such as Ubuntu, RHEL, DNS, DHCPExperience with monitoring and logging tools, Datadog and logging pipeline tools such as Vector or Cribl LogStreamExperience driving one or more transformational programs related to metrics and observabilityExperience with scripting in a higher level language (Python preferred)Experience developing automation to solve infrastructure-related tasks with tools such as Chef/Ansible/Terraform/Experience with log analysis and building metrics, alerts and visuals from log dataStrong proficiency in infrastructure-as-code tools, such as Terraform Strong Proficiency in Config Management tools specifically Ansible Automation Platform and ChefExperience with containerization technologies, such as Docker, and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes or Amazon ECSKnowledge of LDAP, REST API’s and current AuthFamiliarity with GitHub and Git-based workflowsUnderstanding of RDS databases and network security technologies, such as WAFStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to work well in a fast-paced, collaborative environmentExcellent written and verbal communication skillsMany 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. Successful candidates will possess a growth mindset, strong accountability and be passionate about designing, building, and securing scalable infrastructure services in a dynamic environment. Applicants are encouraged to ask for more details of the rotations to which the applicant is applying. You will drive improvement projects in automation and observability and effectively handle incidents that arise in a prompt but measured way. Role DescriptionAs a Corporate Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) at Dropbox, you will help lead the infrastructure strategy and technical direction of one of the most innovative technology companies globally.
Senior Backend Product Software Engineer
Company: Dropbox
Location: Remote
Posted Aug 23, 2023
Dropbox is looking for Software Engineers to build the next generation of products for collaboration and distributed work. The role involves architecting and delivering scalable systems, partnering with product managers and designers, and developing and executing against roadmaps.
Senior Data Engineer, New Initiatives
Company: Dropbox
Location: Remote
Posted Aug 22, 2023
Check out our blog post on this topic and more here.For candidates hired in San Francisco metro, New York City metro, or Seattle metro, the expected salary/On-Target Earnings (OTE) range for the role is currently $178,500 - $210,000 - $241,500. For candidates hired in the following locations: Austin (TX) metro, Chicago metro, California (outside SF metro), Colorado, Connecticut (outside NYC metro), Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York (outside NYC metro), Oregon, Pennsylvania (outside NYC or DC metro), Washington (outside Seattle metro) and Washington DC metro, the expected salary/On-Target Earnings (OTE) range for the role is currently $160,700 - $189,000 - $217,400. For candidates hired in all other US locations, the expected salary/On-Target Earnings (OTE) range for this role is currently $142,800 - $168,000 - $193,200. Range(s) is subject to change. Dropbox takes a number of factors into account when determining individual starting pay, including job and level they are hired into, location/metropolitan area, skillset, and peer compensation. Dropbox uses the zip code of an employee’s remote work location to determine which metropolitan pay range we use. Salary/OTE is just one component of Dropbox’s total rewards package. If you enjoy building new things without being constrained by technical debt, this is the job for you!ResponsibilitiesHelp define company data assets (data model), spark, sparkSQL and hiveSQL jobs to populate data modelsHelp define and design data integrations, data quality frameworks and design and evaluate open source/vendor tools for data lineageWork closely with Dropbox business units and engineering teams to develop strategy for long term Data Platform architecture to be efficient, reliable and scalable Conceptualize and own the data architecture for multiple large-scale projects, while evaluating design and operational cost-benefit tradeoffs within systemsCreate and contribute to frameworks that improve the efficacy of logging data, while working with data infrastructure to triage issues and resolveCollaborate with engineers, product managers, and data scientists to understand data needs, representing key data insights in a meaningful wayDefine and manage SLA for all data sets in allocated areas of ownershipDetermine and implement the security model based on privacy requirements, confirm safeguards are followed, address data quality issues, and evolve governance processes within allocated areas of ownershipDesign, build, and launch collections of sophisticated data models and visualizations that support multiple use cases across different products or domainsSolve our most challenging data integration problems, utilizing optimal ETL patterns, frameworks, query techniques, sourcing from structured and unstructured data sourcesOptimize pipelines, dashboards, frameworks, and systems to facilitate easier development of data artifactsRequirementsStartup mentality with strong ownership to solve 0-1 problems with minimal guidance and being comfortable with ambiguitiesExcellent product strategic thinking and communications to influence product and cross-functional teams by identifying the data opportunities to drive impactBS degree in Computer Science or related technical field involving coding (e.g., physics or mathematics), or equivalent technical experience5+ years of Python or Java, C++, Scale development experience7+ years of SQL experience (No-SQL experience is a plus)5+ years of experience with schema design and dimensional data modelingProven ability in regards to managing and communicating data warehouse plans to internal clients.Experience designing, building and maintaining data processing systemsExperience working with either a Map Reduce or a MPP system on any size/scaleHigh tech experiences are preferredMany teams at Dropbox run Services with on-call rotations, which entails being available for calls during both core and non-core business hours. All regular employees are also eligible for the corporate bonus program or a sales incentive (target included in OTE) as well as stock in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). 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. This is not a “maintain existing platform” or “make minor tweaks to current code base” kind of role. Applicants are encouraged to ask for more details of the rotations to which the applicant is applying.Total RewardsOur Engineering Career Framework is viewable by anyone outside the company and describes what’s expected for our engineers at each of our career levels. We are effectively building from the ground up and plan to leverage the most recent Big Data technologies. Role DescriptionIn this role you will build very large, scalable platforms using cutting edge data technologies.
Technical Program Manager
Company: Dropbox
Location: Remote
Posted Aug 25, 2023
Dropbox is seeking a Technical Program Manager to support key programs within Business Foundations, which includes Security, Business Enablement, Business Data and Data Platform, Abuse and Fraud, Privacy Engineering, and Information and Technology & Services teams. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience, 7+ years of related work experience, and exceptional skills in prioritization, innovative thinking, and collaboration. Responsibilities include managing projects and programs, communicating changes, engaging with stakeholders, identifying process gaps, presenting updates, and defining team OKRs and project roadmaps.
Security Engineer, Infrastructure
Company: Dropbox
Location: Remote
Posted Aug 24, 2023
The Dropbox team is growing and seeking a security engineer to support this growth. The role involves working closely with various teams to build and improve the security of Dropbox infrastructure. The candidate should have 5+ years of experience in security engineering or operations, with a focus on infrastructure security. The role requires experience in areas such as authentication, network and operating systems security, security architectures, and incident response. The team runs services with on-call rotations, and all engineers are expected to participate.
SEO Specialist
Company: Dropbox
Location: Remote
Posted Aug 25, 2023
The job posting is for an experienced SEO Specialist to join the Marketing team. The role involves developing and executing SEO strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and staying updated with industry trends. The ideal candidate should have 3-4 years of SEO management experience, proficiency in SEO tools, strong analytical skills, and a proven track record of improving organic search performance.
Product Manager, Teams
Company: Dropbox
Location: Remote
Posted Aug 26, 2023
You’ll work with a tight-knit team of data science, research, design and customer experience to ensure that you know the ins and outs of our users and are consistently delivering value for them. Building out what the future of the team experience could be and how we can remove barriers to growth with DropboxBasic Qualifications5+ years of product management (or equivalent) experience Proven written and verbal communication skillsExperience making data driven decisionsPreferred QualificationsAbility to drive clarity and alignment despite ambiguity Familiarity with SAAS business pricing models and leversExperience setting and executing strategy We follow a hypothesis-driven development approach where you’ll write product specs, drive cross-functional execution and work with Engineering, Design and Analytics to balance tradeoffs, driving to outcomes. Be an expert at prioritization — help balance your roadmap with tech foundational efforts and bugs to ensure that the highest value is delivered to users. Drive to results. Your expertise in navigating challenges that arise during execution will be important as you deliver on your roadmap: making trade-offs, anticipating staffing needs, risks, and ensuring frequent and clear communication to all of your internal stakeholders.Know your customer. You will play a critical role in evolving how we engage members and bring our teams product to market, impacting Dropbox’s success for our target segment. In 2024 our focus is on supercharging team expansion by removing internal barriers to growth and building a tailored, delightful and engaging team member experience.ResponsibilitiesOwn features and experiments end-to-end. Role DescriptionAs a Product Manager working on our team member experience you’ll be focused on delivering an end-to-end customer journey that enables teams to get more done through Dropbox.
Product Support Representative
Company: Dropbox
Location: Remote
Posted Aug 26, 2023
The role involves providing exceptional support for the Dropbox ecosystem, focusing on FormSwift, and potentially other products. The responsibilities include achieving expert working knowledge of FormSwift, handling escalated support issues, and identifying and reporting themes in support cases.
Full Stack Product Software Engineer, New Initiatives
Company: Dropbox
Location: Remote
Posted Aug 23, 2023
If you are an engineer who enjoys taking ownership of your projects and making things happen in the face of ambiguity, we want to hear from you!ResponsibilitiesOwn projects end to end, starting with data discovery, design, implementation, and deploymentDevelop customer-centric prototypes for new product explorationsProactively communicate your learnings and progress to your team and the leadershipOwn relationships with other engineering teams and collaborate with other functions within DropboxRequirementsYou have 5+ years of engineering experienceExperience working in a start-up or in a start-up like environmentExperience working with web (full-stack) and mobile (iOS or Android or hybrid like React Native) technologiesExperience working with cloud services (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud) and leveraging these services to speed up development when possibleExperience building customer facing productsExperience designing products from scratch with product and design teamsExperience implementing solutions with Machine Learning (out-of-the-box solutions or in-house)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. Role DescriptionDropbox is exploring 0→1 opportunities and building new products that will make a difference in the lives of Dropbox customers and employees! We are looking for a resourceful full-stack engineer to help us explore these opportunities via rapid prototyping, on our way to find a product-market fit. Ideally, you are at your best when you are in fast-paced and startup-like teams, shipping customer-facing products and having a deep curiosity which leads you to build side projects of your own.
Chief of Staff, Business Development
Company: Dropbox
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Aug 23, 2023
Dropbox takes a number of factors into account when determining individual starting pay, including job and level they are hired into, location/metropolitan area, skillset, and peer compensation. FP&A, HR Business Partner, Legal, Comms.RequirementsTop-tier MBA and/or management consulting experience; preference is for someone who has both5+ years experience in operations, business planning, or similarAbility to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with executive audiences – simplicity is one of your superpowersStrong organization and project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities at once. Dropbox uses the zip code of an employee’s remote work location to determine which metropolitan pay range we use.Salary/OTE is just one component of Dropbox’s total rewards package. Act as an internal consultant to the VP, building out high-impact proposals and presentations.Partner with cross-functional counterparts to accomplish the above, i.e. It also includes running effective leadership meetings and team offsite sessions – setting agendas, ensuring quality preparation, and accomplishment of objectives.Strategic Direction – Be the expert on Dropbox strategy to understand where BD can accelerate those strategies and ensure interlock between BD and its cross-functional partners.Special Projects & Thought Partner to the VP of Business Development – support executive Business Development work and be a sounding board on team strategy and challenges with the VP of Business Development. Able to drive projects forward, provide structure to ambiguity, and resourceful in finding the right information and stakeholdersBusiness minded – critical thinker and problem solver with general understanding of business priorities and ability to understand implications of decisions across the businessStrong relationship-building skills with demonstrated history of delivering projects cross-functionally and within a teamNice to have - work experience with/at a SaaS productivity software companyNatural curiosity and eagerness to learnTotal RewardsFor candidates hired in San Francisco metro, the expected salary/On-Target Earnings (OTE) range for the role is currently $176,000 - $207,000 - $238,100.Range(s) is subject to change. This includes running BD’s annual planning cycle, quarterly OKRs, monthly business reviews for our CFO and other cross-functional stakeholders, and providing input to company Business Reviews.Team Effectiveness – Enable the team to accomplish their goals efficiently and with high quality. All regular employees are also eligible for the corporate bonus program or a sales incentive (target included in OTE) as well as stock in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). Core areas of impact are Operating Cadence, Team Effectiveness, Strategic Direction, and Special Projects/Thought Partner to the VP of Business Development. This includes identification of opportunities for improvement, as well as the creation and implementation of processes and templates to ensure consistency.