Staff Backend Product Software Engineer, Core Sync

Who you are

You have 5+ years of experience in backend engineering, particularly in building production systems that scale to millions of users. Your expertise includes a strong understanding of system architecture and the ability to navigate complex technical challenges. You thrive in environments where you can operate with autonomy and take ownership of technical direction across teams.

Your background includes familiarity with operating system internals, compilers, databases, or distributed storage systems. You have a track record of setting technical direction and driving the adoption of new technologies, ensuring that your contributions have a lasting impact on the product and the team.

You are comfortable with ambiguity and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Product Managers and Engineering Managers, to align on priorities and deliver high-impact solutions. Your communication skills enable you to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable

Experience with building developer platforms or infrastructure that accelerates product delivery is a plus. Knowledge of additional programming languages or frameworks can enhance your candidacy, but your core skills in Python and Go are essential for this role.

What you'll do

As a Staff Engineer at Dropbox, you will architect and deliver high-impact technical solutions that enhance the reliability and scalability of Dropbox Sync. You will evaluate trade-offs between speed, quality, and long-term maintainability across various projects, ensuring that the sync experience continues to set the standard for simplicity and trust.

You will partner with Product, Design, and Engineering peers to align on priorities and drive technical strategy. Your role will involve substantial technical ownership, allowing you to shape the future direction of one of Dropbox’s most critical systems.

You will be responsible for balancing short-term execution with long-term architectural investments, ensuring that your work directly impacts customers and enables future innovation. Your contributions will help maintain Dropbox's reputation for seamless collaboration among hundreds of millions of users worldwide.

What we offer

Dropbox offers a competitive compensation package, with a pay range of $204,900—$277,200 CAD. You will have the opportunity to work remotely from Canada, providing flexibility while contributing to a globally recognized product. The culture at Dropbox emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and the importance of each engineer's contributions to the overall success of the company.

You will have access to resources that support your professional growth, including mentorship opportunities and exposure to senior leadership. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds in our engineering teams.