Senior Backend Product Software Engineer

Dropbox; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Backend Product Software Engineer to enhance collaboration and file sharing. In this pivotal role, you will develop and improve Dropbox's suite of products, creating exceptional user experiences. Join a dynamic engineering team that tackles complex challenges and drives impactful solutions. With a commitment to a Virtual First model, this role offers flexibility and the chance to be part of a community dedicated to shaping the future of work. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Flexible PTO/Paid Time Off

Life and disability insurance

Travel medical and accident insurance

Perks Allowance

Parental benefits

Mental health and wellness benefits

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in application development.
• Strong understanding of web application development and scalable systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ongoing business impact across teams and products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for effective solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team growth.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Mentoring

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Equivalent technical experience

Tools

Python

JavaScript

React

Node.js

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

HTML/CSS

Go

Java

Rust

Job description

Senior Backend Product Software Engineer

Company Description

Dropbox isn’t just a workplace—it’s a living lab for more enlightened ways of working. We're a global community of more than 2,000 bold visionaries and resourceful doers who are shaping the future of Dropbox—and with it the future of work. Our Virtual First model combines the flexibility of a distributed workplace with the power of human connection, making space for both meaningful work and meaningful relationships. With our start-up mindset and enterprise-level opportunities, you can be who you are and grow into who you’re meant to be. Here, you can own your impact to make work more intuitive, joyful, and human—for you as a Dropboxer and for hundreds of millions of people worldwide. If you're ready to push boundaries—and yourself— Dropbox is ready for you.

Team Description

The Dropbox Engineering Team builds the technology that creates more enlightened ways of working for hundreds of millions of people. Every day, our platforms—including Dropbox Dash, Dropbox Sign, and our core sync engine—handle over a billion files for users worldwide, creating engineering challenges as great as the opportunity for impact. Our software engineering team uses a range of technologies to solve interesting problems, including Python, React, Node.js, JavaScript, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and Android development. We think like a startup but build for an enterprise, exploring new possibilities that transform how people work. If you're excited about turning complex technical challenges into intuitive solutions at scale, join our Engineering team.

Role Description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 contribute 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.
• Ensure continuous service operation by participating in the team's on-call rotation, including outside core collaboration hours on a periodic basis.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience building applications professionally.
• BS degree or higher in Computer Science or a related technical field (e.g., physics or mathematics), or equivalent technical experience.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Contributions to open source projects or technical communities.
• Full-Stack Development.
• Technologies: JavaScript, HTML/CSS, React, Python, MySQL, Go, Java, Rust.

Compensation

Dropbox applies increased tax deductible costs (50%) to remuneration earned by certain qualifying employees (to the extent an employee will be involved in the creation of the software as an “author”) for the transfer of copyrights, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Personal Income Tax Act.

Poland Pay Range: 314,500 zł—425,500 zł PLN.

The range listed above is the expected annual salary/OTE (On-Target Earnings) for this role, subject to change.

Please note, OTE are for sales roles only.

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).

Dropbox is a Virtual First company and is open to hiring candidates in all authorized locations.

Benefits

Dropbox is committed to investing in the holistic health and wellbeing of all Dropboxers and their families. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:

• Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage*
• Retirement savings through a defined contribution pension or savings plan**
• Flexible PTO/Paid Time Off policy in addition to statutory holidays, allowing you time to unplug, unwind, and refresh.
• Income Protection Plans: Life and disability insurance*
• Business Travel Protection: Travel medical and accident insurance*
• Perks Allowance to be used on what matters most to you, whether that’s wellness, learning and development, food & groceries, and much more.
• Parental benefits including: Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Adoptions and Surrogacy support, and Lactation support.
• Mental health and wellness benefits.

Additional benefits details are available upon request.

*Where group plans are not available, allowances may be provided.

**Benefit, amount, and type are dependent on geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.

Dropbox is an equal opportunity employer. We are a welcoming place for everyone, and we do our best to make sure all people feel supported and connected at work.