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 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.

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



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 contributing 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.



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



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:

MySQL, Python, Go, Java, Rust



Compensation



Canada Pay Range $184,500--$249,500 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:



Flexible PTO/Paid Time Off, paid holidays, Volunteer Time Off, and more, allowing you time to unplug, unwind, and refresh



Perks Allowance to be used on what matters most to you, whether that's wellness, learning and development, food and groceries, and much more



Mental health and wellness benefits



Monthly Internet Allowance



Intern Social Stipend



Annual Emerging Talent Summit, travel and hotel accommodations provided



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 supports responsible use of AI for preparation, but misrepresentation of skills or experience is not permitted. See our AI philosophy .



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.