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



The Developer Infrastructure team at Dropbox builds and maintains the foundational systems that enable our engineers to deliver innovative features and services to millions of users worldwide. You will be at the heart of architecting and advancing the critical tools and infrastructure that accelerate engineering excellence across the company.



The Developer Infrastructure team at Dropbox is seeking a Staff Engineer to lead initiatives at the intersection of developer productivity and AI. In this role, you'll architect and drive large-scale infrastructure that empowers ~1,000 engineers to build and ship software faster, safer, and with higher quality. You'll focus on reducing friction across the software development lifecycle--improving build/test systems, streamlining workflows, and integrating AI-powered tools for code reviews, debugging, and documentation. As a technical leader, you'll set strategy, mentor engineering leaders across multiple sub-teams, and partner closely with application engineers and cross-functional stakeholders. This is a highly visible, company-wide impact role with direct S-team exposure, ideal for someone who thrives on solving complex infrastructure challenges at scale while shaping the future of AI-driven developer productivity.

This is a high-impact role with strong visibility, ideal for someone who enjoys building foundational systems, experimenting with new technologies, and helping engineers do their best work.



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



Define and drive technical strategy for developer infrastructure, with a focus on improving productivity and velocity across ~1,000 engineers.

Architect and build large-scale backend systems that support the full software development lifecycle in a complex monorepo environment.

Leverage AI-powered tools to automate and enhance workflows including code reviews, testing, debugging, and documentation.

Evaluate, pilot, and integrate emerging AI and developer productivity technologies into Dropbox's engineering ecosystem.

Set and track measurable success metrics (e.g., velocity improvements, reduced toil, faster build/test cycles) to guide roadmap and measure impact.

Mentor and uplevel technical leaders across Dev Infra, fostering a culture of reliability, customer empathy, and data-driven decision-making.

Collaborate closely with application engineering teams, AI Tools team, and cross-functional stakeholders to identify bottlenecks and deliver impactful solutions.

Promote best practices for reliability, scalability, and observability in developer infrastructure and AI-enhanced tooling.

Represent Dropbox externally by engaging in the developer productivity and infrastructure community through talks, conferences, and peer collaboration.



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



10+ years of professional software development experience

BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field involving coding (e.g., physics or mathematics), or equivalent technical experience

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

Experience designing and building internal tools, developer platforms, or productivity systems that scale across large engineering organizations

Comfortable operating in ambiguity and fast-changing environments; proactively brings clarity, structure, and direction when faced with uncertainty

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to gather feedback, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and work directly with engineers to iterate on solutions

Proven track record of defining & delivering well-scoped milestones/projects

Ability to independently define right solutions for ambiguous, open-ended problems

Preferred Qualifications



Experience in Developer Infrastructure

Experience with monorepo scale

Experience with both going broad and deep to set strategy or dive into difficult technical issues

Familiarity with modern AI-powered developer tools, frameworks, and APIs.

Experience driving initiatives in the developer productivity space



Compensation



Canada Pay Range $200,600--$271,400 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.