Full Stack Product Software Engineer, Dropbox Paper

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. 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.

Role Description

As a Full Stack Engineer at Dropbox, you will help design and develop the seamless, scalable, and user-friendly experiences Dropbox users depend on. Your work will encompass both front-end and back-end development, supporting products that empower millions worldwide. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to transform ideas into reliable, scalable features that provide outstanding user experiences.

This year, Dropbox is on a mission to expedite the creation and implementation of AI-enabled products, providing a comprehensive technology stack for rapid prototyping and reliable deployment of AI-augmented functionality.

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

• Lead the design and delivery of software solutions across specific product areas or multi-component systems
• Write and review code, demonstrating technical leadership while mentoring junior engineers
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify user needs and create impactful solutions
• Develop and execute comprehensive roadmaps balancing technical quality, business impact, and user experience
• Contribute to the team culture through mentorship, interviewing, and active engagement in new initiatives

Requirements

• 5+ years of software engineering experience
• BS degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent experience
• Experience in both front-end and back-end development with a focus on scalable architectures
• Proven track record developing and shipping a large-scale web application with a user-empathetic mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with distributed message queues (Apache Kafka/Pulsar)
• Experience with Javascript, Java/JVM, Typescript, React, Golang, or Python
• Experience with AWS
• Familiarity with text editing applications

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.

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.