Dropbox

Infrastructure Software Engineer, Telemetry

Dropbox

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $134,600 - $204,900 per year

Tech Stack

About the role

  • 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
  • 2+ 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
Benefits
  • This role is not available in Zone 1
  • US Zone 2
  • US Zone 3
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
PythonGoC/C++Javaoperating system internalsfilesystemsdatabasesnetworkscompilersmulti-threaded backend systems
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcollaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationcontinuous learninginnovationadaptabilityinteroperabilityproject management
Certifications
BS in Computer ScienceMS in Computer SciencePhD in Computer Science