Dropbox · 5 hours ago
Senior Backend Product Software Engineer, Reclaim
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$203K/yr - $274K/yr
8+ years expDropbox is a global community focused on creating innovative ways of working. The Senior Backend Product Software Engineer will develop and enhance Dropbox products, ensuring exceptional user experiences through collaboration with cross-functional teams.
CollaborationEnterprise SoftwareFile SharingPrivate CloudWeb Hosting
Responsibilities
Write and maintain high performance Java code from day 1
Debug and optimize database queries and schemas, including the creation of indices as needed and the resolution of deadlocks when they happen
Write resilient distributed software that integrates with 3rd parties, such as Google Calendar, Slack, Office 365, Asana, Linear, and more
Develop REST (and perhaps GraphQL) services to be consumed by the Reclaim front end to start and eventually by 3rd parties
Participate in the process of continuous deployment, including multiple code reviews and deploys per day
Debug customer issues using logs, metrics, and traces
Autonomously deliver ongoing business impact across a team, product capability, or technical system
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make effective tradeoffs between technical requirements and business goals
Mentor junior engineers and contributing to the overall growth and success of the engineering team
Adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced work environment, with a focus on continuous learning and professional development
Qualification
Required
8+ years of professional experience in Java backend development, with a strong track record of building and maintaining high-performance, scalable systems
BS degree or higher in Computer Science or a related technical field. (e.g., physics or mathematics), or equivalent technical experience
Proven ability to thrive in agile, fast-paced environments, including comfort with continuous deployment practices and rapid iteration
Passion for customer advocacy and support, with a user-first mindset and experience building systems that solve real customer pain points
Delivered tangible results, from conceptualization to implementation, while making significant contributions to the success of the project
Experience in developing web applications, demonstrating a deep understanding of the intricacies involved in building robust and scalable systems
Write and maintain high performance Java code from day 1
Debug and optimize database queries and schemas, including the creation of indices as needed and the resolution of deadlocks when they happen
Write resilient distributed software that integrates with 3rd parties, such as Google Calendar, Slack, Office 365, Asana, Linear, and more
Develop REST (and perhaps GraphQL) services to be consumed by the Reclaim front end to start and eventually by 3rd parties
Participate in the process of continuous deployment, including multiple code reviews and deploys per day
Debug customer issues using logs, metrics, and traces
Autonomously deliver ongoing business impact across a team, product capability, or technical system
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make effective tradeoffs between technical requirements and business goals
Mentor junior engineers and contributing to the overall growth and success of the engineering team
Adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced work environment, with a focus on continuous learning and professional development
Preferred
Deep expertise in AWS (or similar cloud platforms), including hands-on experience designing and operating cloud-native infrastructure
Strong proficiency in SQL and Postgres, including schema design, performance tuning, and operational troubleshooting
Familiarity with modern observability tools and practices, including monitoring, logging, and tracing in distributed systems
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
Dropbox is a smart workspace company that provides secure file sharing, collaboration, and storage solutions.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.41BKey Investors
JP Morgan ChaseJPMorgan PartnersBlackRock
2025-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2018-03-23IPO
2017-03-30Debt Financing· $600M
Leadership Team
Drew Houston
Founder & CEO
Arash Ferdowsi
Co-Founder
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