Job Description

Dropbox is a Virtual First company. For this role, we are currently only authorized to hire candidates from the following provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Saskatchewan.



Role Description



As an Infrastructure Engineer on Telemetry team, your role will be crucial in shaping and constructing the robust systems that not only support our current flagship products but also lay the groundwork for the next wave of engineering innovations. Telemetry team owns and operates the Observability platform at Dropbox - an efficient, user-friendly platform that empowers Dropboxers with the insights to operate reliable and performant systems. The work in the team includes scaling our metrics platform to support improved detection and observability workflows, build clients for product engineers to unlock the feature set of the platform and redesign ingestion pipelines and interfaces as we align more closely with industry standards leveraging OpenTelemetry.



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



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 .

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.

Assist in expanding Dropbox's role as the data-fabric, linking hundreds of millions of applications, devices, and services worldwide, while spearheading efforts to improve interoperability and adaptability across various 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.



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

2+ years of professional software development experience

Demonstrated experience in building and managing large-scale, multi-threaded, and geographically distributed backend systems

Proficient in programming and debugging across a range of languages such as Python, Go, C/C++, or Java

Experience working with operating system internals, filesystems, databases, networks, and compilers.

Ability to independently execute tasks at hand

Preferred Qualifications



Familiarity with Semaphores and Mutexes

Compensation Canada Pay Range $134,300--$181,700 CAD



The range listed above is the expected annual salary/OTE for this role, subject to change.



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).



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 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 autonomy 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.



Areas of work include Machine Learning Engineers, Infrastructure Engineer, Product SWE Frontend and Backend, Mobile Software Engineers (iOS and Android), Engineering Manager, Data Engineer, Software Development Engineer in Test, Security Engineering, Site Reliability Engineer, Technical Program Managers, Network Engineer, Datacenter Engineer, Technical Supply Chain Manager and more.



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. A big part of that effort is our support for members and allies of internal groups like Asians at Dropbox, BlackDropboxers, enABLE, TODOS (Latinx), Pridebox (LGBTQ), Vets at Dropbox, and Women at Dropbox.