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Dropbox · 1 day ago

Senior Machine Learning Engineering Manager, Gen AI

Dropbox is a global community focused on innovative ways of working, and they are seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineering Manager to lead a team in developing AI offerings. This role involves driving product monetization and fostering a collaborative culture while navigating complex challenges in technology.

CollaborationEnterprise SoftwareFile SharingPrivate CloudWeb Hosting
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Responsibilities

Lead and develop a high-performing team of engineers, fostering individual ownership, and driving impactful outcomes
Shape and advance the future of Dash, driving product monetization and revenue generation for Dropbox
Utilize data and insights to make informed decisions that significantly impact the company
Foster operational excellence, streamline processes, and eliminate redundancies to ensure team agility
Cultivate a collaborative culture within the team that embodies Dropbox's values
Provide strategic direction and proactively anticipate scaling challenges through long-term planning
Define team’s OKRs and manage the executions
Work closely with business partners and peer teams for project priorities and requirements
Manages system’s operational health, including on-call duties and connections with external gateway partners
Define the growth paths and opportunities for team members

Qualification

MSPhD in CS10+ years software engineering5+ years management experienceMachine Learning proficiencyNLP expertiseGenAI knowledgeData-driven decision makingAnalytical capabilitiesBias for actionMentoring skills

Required

MS degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field involving coding (e.g., physics or mathematics), or equivalent technical experience
10+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5+ years in direct management roles
Proficient in the latest advancements in ML, NLP, LLM, and GenAI
Drive and ability to move forward in spite of ambiguity with a bias for action
Proven expertise in the application of ML techniques to address practical challenges in real-world scenarios, spanning AI Agents, Chatbots, Search, or Information Retrieval domains
Strong emphasis on using data-driven insights to guide decision-making processes, including A/B testing and experimentation
Proven track record of setting visionary goals and delivering iterative progress
Exceptional analytical capabilities to optimize solutions in complex and dynamic environments
Ability to mentor and guide team members to maximize their impact

Preferred

Experience building 0→1 ML consumer facing products is a huge plus: an ideal candidate has done 0→1 products at large (dropbox-level) scale

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) plan with a generous company match and immediate vesting
Flexible PTO/Paid Time Off, paid holidays, Volunteer Time Off, and more, allowing you time to unplug, unwind, and refresh
Income Protection Plans: Life and disability insurance
Business Travel Protection: Travel medical and accident insurance
Perks Allowance to be used on what matters most to you, whether that’s wellness, learning and development, food and groceries, and much more
Parental benefits including: Parental Leave, Child and Adult Care, Day Care FSA, Fertility Benefits, Adoption and Surrogacy Support, and Lactation Support
Access to over 10,000 global co-working spaces through Gable.tomaking it easy to book flexible workspaces for collaboration or individual work
Quarterly Cell phone and internet allowance
Mental health and wellness benefits
Disability and neurodivergence support benefits

Company

Dropbox is a smart workspace company that provides secure file sharing, collaboration, and storage solutions.

H1B Sponsorship

Dropbox has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (127)
2024 (105)
2023 (103)
2022 (166)
2021 (197)
2020 (157)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.41B
Key Investors
JP Morgan ChaseJPMorgan PartnersBlackRock
2025-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2018-03-23IPO
2017-03-30Debt Financing· $600M

Leadership Team

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Drew Houston
Founder & CEO
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Arash Ferdowsi
Co-Founder
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