[Hiring] Infrastructure Software Engineer @Dropbox

Dropbox; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 103.000 - 141.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading cloud storage company is looking for an experienced Infrastructure Software Engineer. You will build and optimize scalable systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role requires a strong background in software development and problem-solving skills. Join to help shape the company's technological backbone and support millions of users worldwide.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proven track record constructing and managing expansive backend systems.
• Ability to independently define right solutions for ambiguous problems.

Aufgaben

• Build infrastructure for managing user data and files.
• Lead initiatives connecting applications and services globally.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance performance and security.

Kenntnisse

Software development experience

Programming in Python, Go, C/C++, Java

Operating system internals

Experience with backend systems

Problem-solving skills

Ausbildung

BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or related

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Sep 10, 2025 - Dropbox is hiring a remote Infrastructure Software Engineer. Salary: $168,300 - $227,700 CAD. Location: Canada.

As an Infrastructure Engineer, your role will be crucial in shaping and constructing the robust systems that support our flagship products and lay the groundwork for the next wave of engineering innovations. You will optimize user experiences across projects, ensure seamless scalability and data integrity, and help shape the technological backbone of our platform. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will tackle audacious challenges and push the boundaries of what\'s possible, directly impacting millions of users.

Join us in redefining the future, where your passion for building scalable, reliable systems will drive meaningful change on a global scale.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

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.

Requirements

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Semaphores and Mutexes

Compensation

Canada Pay Range: $168,300 — $227,700 CAD