Dropbox · 1 day ago
Product Backend Software Engineer, Search Platform
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$184K/yr - $248K/yr
5+ years expDropbox is a global community focusing on innovative cloud-based solutions for file sharing and collaboration. The role involves designing and building scalable software to enhance the sharing experience for Dropbox users, driving engagement and reducing churn.
CollaborationEnterprise SoftwareFile SharingPrivate CloudWeb Hosting
Responsibilities
Designing and building scalable software to reach millions of daily users
Collaborating closely with product managers, designers, and analysts to understand user needs and develop products that meet those needs
Developing and executing short and long-term roadmaps, balancing business impact, user experience, and technical quality
Actively contributing to our team and company culture through mentorship, participation in interviews, and involvement in new initiatives
Supporting fellow engineers through feedback, code reviews, and improvement of internal tools and processes
Ensure continuous service operation by participating in the team's on-call rotation, including outside core collaboration hours on a periodic basis
Qualification
Required
5+ Years of Experience
BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field involving coding (e.g., physics or mathematics) or equivalent technical experience
Demonstrated success in developing and deploying large-scale web applications with a user-focused approach
Proficiency in building user-facing software and supporting web/desktop systems and libraries
Ability to handle full-stack projects and deliver minimum viable products efficiently
Preferred
Contributions to open source projects or technical communities
Full-Stack Development
Technologies: MySQL, Python, Go, Java, Rust
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
H1B Sponsorship
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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
Recent News
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