Infrastructure Software Engineer

Dropbox is a leading company focused on redefining the future of work and collaboration. As an Infrastructure Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in building and optimizing robust systems that support flagship products and drive engineering innovations, impacting millions of users globally.

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
• Lead the expansion of Dropbox's function as the data-fabric, connecting hundreds of millions of applications, devices, and services globally, while also driving initiatives to enhance interoperability and adaptability across diverse 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
• Mentor and guide junior team members, sharing knowledge and best practices to cultivate a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the infrastructure engineering team
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously enhance Dropbox's infrastructure and maintain a competitive edge in the market

Requirements:

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field involving coding (e.g., physics or mathematics), or equivalent technical experience
• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• Proven track record constructing and managing expansive, multi-threaded, geographically dispersed backend systems
• Proficient in programming and debugging across a range of languages such as Python, Go, C/C++, or Java
• Proficiency with operating system internals, filesystems, databases, networks, and compilers
• Proven track record of defining & delivering well-scoped milestones/projects
• Ability to independently define right solutions for ambiguous, open-ended problems
• Familiarity with Semaphores and Mutexes