Desktop Sync Engineer

Dropbox · Remote

Company

Dropbox

Location

Remote

Type

Full Time

Job Description

Role Description
Focused on our core business of syncing and sharing files, we are looking for desktop Software Engineers to come build the next generation sync engine for collaboration and distributed work.  This role is for engineers who are looking to specialize in the sync on desktop.  The Core Sync team builds the core technologies that enable Dropbox to safely and securely get all your files into the cloud.
 
In this role you will deliver best-in-breed software by building on top of a robust systems that powers sync on the desktop client.  You love making software that seamlessly powers our users on Windows, macOS, and Linux. You will build optimized, performant, and scalable features for Dropbox’s flagship sync product so that It Just Works.  You will use data-driven approaches to build features, ensuring that the software we write will last and scale.
Responsibilities
  • You will design and build software capable of reaching millions of daily users
  • You will partner with product managers and analysts to deeply understand the needs of our users and build sync experiences that serves those needs
  • You will develop and execute against both short and long-term roadmaps, making effective tradeoffs between business impact, user experience, and a high-quality technical foundation
  • You 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 processes
Requirements
  • BS degree in Computer Science or related technical field involving coding (e.g., physics or mathematics), or equivalent technical experience
  • 2+ years of work related industry experience
  • A desire to take Dropbox even further. If these large-scale projects resonate, we'd love to learn more about you and find out if we can work together
  • Highly skilled at developing and debugging in Rust, C, C++, or Go
  • Experience with operating system internals, filesystems, databases, compiler also a plus
  • Knowledge of Python a plus
  • Proven software engineering skills across multiple languages
Total Rewards

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. 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. This job posting reflects broad requirements, and represents two potential levels of role. 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 $154,700 - $182,000 - $209,300 if you are assessed at the IC2 level. If you are instead assessed at the IC3 level, the expected salary/On-Target Earnings (OTE) range for the role is currently $187,000 - $220,000 - $253,000.

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 $139,200 - $163,800 - $188,400 if you are assessed at the IC2 level. If you are instead assessed at the IC3 level, the expected salary/On-Target Earnings (OTE) range for the role is currently $168,300 - $198,000 - $227,700.

For candidates hired in all other US locations, the expected salary/On-Target Earnings (OTE) range for this role is currently $123,800 - $145,600 - $167,400 if you are assessed at the IC2 level. If you are instead assessed at the IC3 level, the expected salary/On-Target Earnings (OTE) range for the role is currently $149,600 - $176,000 - $202,400.

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. 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).

Apply Now

Date Posted

07/02/2023

Views

3

Back to Job Listings Add To Job List Company Profile View Company Reviews
Positive
Subjectivity Score: 0.8

Similar Jobs

Software Engineer Networking Software and Services - xAI

Views in the last 30 days - 0

The text describes xAIs mission to develop AI systems for understanding the universe and advancing human knowledge It outlines a role involving networ...

View Details

Associate Technical Support Engineer - Recharge

Views in the last 30 days - 0

Recharge is a subscription platform for innovative brands offering customer retention solutions They seek Technical Support roles with 247 coverage em...

View Details

Full Stack Product Engineer - Jiga

Views in the last 30 days - 0

Jiga is a remotefriendly company focused on empowering engineers with trust autonomy and flexibility They emphasize simplicity ownership and impactful...

View Details

Senior Design Manager (Infrastructure) - Canonical

Views in the last 30 days - 0

Canonical a leading opensource provider seeks a Senior Design Manager to drive innovation in cloud and AI technologies The role offers remote work glo...

View Details

Senior Product Designer - Org & Security - Typeform

Views in the last 30 days - 0

This job description outlines a role in developing an intelligent contact management system with AI capabilities The position involves designing user ...

View Details

Executive Director Patient Advocacy - Kyverna Therapeutics

Views in the last 30 days - 0

Kyverna Therapeutics is seeking an Executive Director for Patient Advocacy to lead initiatives in autoimmune disease treatment The role involves build...

View Details