Senior Mobile Software Engineer (android), New Initiatives

Canada, Canada

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.Company DescriptionDropbox is a special place where we are all seeking to fulfill our mission to design a more enlightened way of working. We\'re looking for innovative talent to join us on our journey. The words shared by our founders at the start of Dropbox still ring true today. Wouldn\'t it be great if our working environment-and the tools we use-were designed with people\'s actual needs in mind? Imagine if every minute at work were well spent-if we could focus and spend our time on the things that matter. This is possible, and Dropbox is connecting the dots. The nearly 3,000 Dropboxers around the world have helped make Dropbox a living workspace - the place where people come together and their ideas come to life. Our 700+ million global users have been some of our best salespeople, and they have helped us acquire customers with incredible efficiency. As a result, we reached a billion dollar revenue run rate faster than any software-as-a-service company in history. Dropbox is making the dream of a fulfilling and seamless work life a reality. We hope you\'ll join us on the journey.Team DescriptionOur Engineering team is working to simplify the way people work together. They\'re building a family of products that handle over a billion files a day for people around the world. With our broad mission and massive scale, there are countless opportunities to make an impact.Role DescriptionAt Dropbox, our Mobile Engineering team is pivotal in enhancing the way users interact with their digital content through our mobile application. As an Senior Android Software Engineer in our dynamic team, you will play a pivotal role in driving this mission forward. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact not only on the Dropbox app and its users, but to also work with others in a way that transcends geographical and device boundaries. You will be at the forefront of solving complex technical challenges, working across different development stacks, and collaborating with a cross-functional team of talented individuals who are equally passionate about creating exceptional mobile experiences.Our Engineering Career Framework is and describes what\'s expected for our engineers at each of our career levels. Check out our blog post on this topic and more .Responsibilities

  • Drive the creation of advanced, user-focused features, establishing benchmarks for user interaction on our Android application.
  • Lead in identifying and fixing complex codebase problems, guiding architectural upgrades for better scalability and efficiency.
  • Advocate for best practices in engineering, mentor junior engineers, and ensure top-notch code quality, security, and performance.
  • Guide teams through the development and launch of innovative features, aligning with user needs and business objectives.
  • Utilize problem-solving to tackle complex issues, leading improvements in app performance, security, and efficiency.
  • Encourage ongoing learning and adoption of the latest Android trends, leading the team by example
  • Display outstanding communication, share technical insights with various teams, and foster a supportive and collaborative work environment.
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
  • Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science or related technical field involving coding (e.g., Physics or Mathematics), or equivalent technical experience
  • 8+ years of experience
  • Strong engineering skills and software fundamentals in developing Android applications
  • Experience working with large native code bases with significant complexity
  • Experience leading a team environment and collaborating with cross-functional groups
  • A passion for building consumer applications with elegant and clean interfaces
Preferred Qualifications
  • Proficiency in Kotlin
  • Experience developing, testing, shipping and supporting a product for hundreds of thousands of users
CompensationCanada Pay Range$178,500-$241,500 CADThe 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).BenefitsDropbox 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 policyDropbox 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, Latinx, Pridebox (LGBTQ), Vets at Dropbox, Women at Dropbox, ATX Diversity (based in Austin, Texas) and the Dropbox Empowerment Network (based in Dublin, Ireland).

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  • Job Id
    JD2347684
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Canada, Canada
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