Infrastructure Software Engineer, API Platform

Who you are

You have a strong background in infrastructure engineering, with experience in building scalable and reliable systems that support large-scale applications. Your expertise in programming languages such as Python, Go, C++, or Java allows you to tackle complex challenges and optimize performance across various projects. You understand operating system internals, filesystems, databases, networks, and compilers, which enables you to contribute effectively to the API Platform team.

You are skilled at defining and delivering well-scoped milestones and projects, demonstrating your ability to manage tasks independently and solve ambiguous, open-ended problems. Your familiarity with concurrency concepts like Semaphores and Mutexes is a plus, as it enhances your capability to build efficient systems. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with cross-functional teams to drive initiatives that enhance interoperability and adaptability across diverse ecosystems.

Desirable

Experience with large-scale data management and handling petabytes of user data is highly desirable. You have a proven track record of optimizing user experiences and ensuring data integrity, which is crucial for the role. Your passion for building scalable systems aligns with Dropbox's mission to revolutionize the way people work and collaborate.

What you'll do

As an Infrastructure Software Engineer on the API Platform team, you will play a crucial role in shaping and constructing robust systems that support Dropbox's flagship products. You will be responsible for building infrastructure capable of managing metadata for hundreds of billions of files and facilitating millions of concurrent connections. Your contributions will directly impact millions of users, as every line of code you write furthers our mission.

You will lead the expansion of Dropbox's function as a data-fabric, connecting hundreds of millions of applications, devices, and services globally. This involves driving initiatives to enhance interoperability and adaptability across diverse ecosystems, ensuring seamless scalability and data integrity. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, leveraging your expertise to tackle audacious challenges and push the boundaries of what's possible.

Your role will also involve measuring and optimizing system performance, debugging across a range of languages, and ensuring that the infrastructure you build is reliable and efficient. You will have the opportunity to work on innovative projects that lay the groundwork for the next wave of engineering innovations at Dropbox.

What we offer

At Dropbox, you will be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we believe in the potential of diverse backgrounds. You will have access to resources and support to help you grow in your career, with opportunities to take on new challenges and expand your skill set.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with a flexible work environment that allows you to thrive. Join us in redefining the future of work, where your passion for building scalable, reliable systems will drive meaningful change on a global scale.