Principal Software Engineer, AI-Driven Collaboration

Dropbox; United States; Hybrid; USD 227,800 - 385,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligibility for corporate bonus program

Stock options in the form of RSUs

Job summary

Dropbox is looking for a Principal Engineer to oversee critical technical problems and drive long-term strategy. The successful candidate will influence architecture and standards across teams, deeply engage in software development, and lead AI initiatives to improve customer value.

With a strong emphasis on technical excellence and strategic leadership, this role is vital for shaping Dropbox's future as a technological innovator.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience designing and evolving large scale software systems.
• Demonstrated success at Principal level influencing technical direction.
• Strong experience with consumer facing products and user experience.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive technical outcomes across multiple teams.
• Define long term technical strategy and influence senior leaders.
• Architect and evolve foundational systems for new product capabilities.

Skills

Technical judgment

Adaptability

Judgment

Connection

Education

Advanced degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Dropbox is looking for a Principal Engineer to oversee critical technical problems and drive long-term strategy. The successful candidate will influence architecture and standards across teams, deeply engage in software development, and lead AI initiatives to improve customer value.

With a strong emphasis on technical excellence and strategic leadership, this role is vital for shaping Dropbox's future as a technological innovator.