Dropbox: Senior Infrastructure Software Engineer

<p> <strong>Headquarters:</strong> Remote - Poland </p> <div> <h2>Role Description</h2> </div> <div> <p><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz86zhnz122zz81z6z80z0y1z83zz85zpz81zz87ztc3mlz69zz74zz87zq2z69ztrz65z0">As an Infrastructure Engineer, your role will be crucial in shaping and constructing the robust systems that not only support our current flagship products but also lay the groundwork for the next wave of engineering innovations. From optimizing user experiences across various projects to ensuring seamless scalability and data integrity, you'll be at the forefront of shaping the technological backbone of our platform.</span></p> <p><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz86zhnz122zz81z6z80z0y1z83zz85zpz81zz87ztc3mlz69zz74zz87zq2z69ztrz65z0">Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you'll leverage your expertise to tackle audacious challenges and push the boundaries of what's possible. Your contributions will directly impact millions of users, as every line of code you write furthers our mission to revolutionize the way people work and collaborate.</span></p> <p><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz86zhnz122zz81z6z80z0y1z83zz85zpz81zz87ztc3mlz69zz74zz87zq2z69ztrz65z0">Join us in redefining the future, where your passion for building scalable, reliable systems will drive meaningful change on a global scale.</span></p> <p><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z8h00wiph6z86zz86z7z89z3z66zz68z0z82zxz68zz67z1z74z8z79z7z70zz67zcyz80z"><span class=" author-d-16z86ztz122z98z81zz82zz85zunv3z82zpqfnlamz84zz82z1lz85zz72zz76zwmz68zz71z5r6ijz83zqxz67zz74zz83zpkbz72z"><span class="highlight author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z9z84zoz89zz88ziz77zqiz88z0o9xz69zz84zz82zqz67z5v4l57ljb2r3"><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z95lz89zy6z71zz79zz84zz68zyz69zupz72zz79zcz69zz76zkz79zp1z66ztz67zxz71zz89zz86zz71z">Our Engineering Career Framework is </span><span class="attrlink url author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z95lz89zy6z71zz79zz84zz68zyz69zupz72zz79zcz69zz76zkz79zp1z66ztz67zxz71zz89zz86zz71z"><a class="attrlink" href="https://dropbox.github.io/dbx-career-framework/">viewable by anyone outside the company</a></span><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z95lz89zy6z71zz79zz84zz68zyz69zupz72zz79zcz69zz76zkz79zp1z66ztz67zxz71zz89zz86zz71z"> and describes what’s expected for our engineers at each of our career levels. Check out our blog post on this topic and more </span><span class="attrlink url author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z95lz89zy6z71zz79zz84zz68zyz69zupz72zz79zcz69zz76zkz79zp1z66ztz67zxz71zz89zz86zz71z"><a class="attrlink" href="https://dropbox.tech/culture/sharing-our-engineering-career-framework-with-the-world">here</a></span><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z95lz89zy6z71zz79zz84zz68zyz69zupz72zz79zcz69zz76zkz79zp1z66ztz67zxz71zz89zz86zz71z">.</span></span></span></span></p> </div> <div> <h2>Responsibilities</h2> </div> <ul> <li><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz82zfwz66zwgz76zz77zz88zoz67zz83z1z87zpoz80zz84zsz83zx8z67zz66zz84zz76zz74z7z83zz72zz86z">Build </span><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z8h00wiph6z86zz86z7z89z3z66zz68z0z82zxz68zz67z1z74z8z79z7z70zz67zcyz80z">infrastructure capable of managing metadata for hundreds of billions of files, handling hundreds of petabytes of user data, and facilitating millions of concurrent connections.</span></li> <li><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z8h00wiph6z86zz86z7z89z3z66zz68z0z82zxz68zz67z1z74z8z79z7z70zz67zcyz80z">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.</span></li> <li><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz86zhnz122zz81z6z80z0y1z83zz85zpz81zz87ztc3mlz69zz74zz87zq2z69ztrz65z0">M</span><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z8h00wiph6z86zz86z7z89z3z66zz68z0z82zxz68zz67z1z74z8z79z7z70zz67zcyz80z">easur</span><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz82zfwz66zwgz76zz77zz88zoz67zz83z1z87zpoz80zz84zsz83zx8z67zz66zz84zz76zz74z7z83zz72zz86z">e</span><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z8h00wiph6z86zz86z7z89z3z66zz68z0z82zxz68zz67z1z74z8z79z7z70zz67zcyz80z"> and optimiz</span><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz86zhnz122zz81z6z80z0y1z83zz85zpz81zz87ztc3mlz69zz74zz87zq2z69ztrz65z0">e</span><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z8h00wiph6z86zz86z7z89z3z66zz68z0z82zxz68zz67z1z74z8z79z7z70zz67zcyz80z"> Dropbox's analytics platform</span><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz86zhnz122zz81z6z80z0y1z83zz85zpz81zz87ztc3mlz69zz74zz87zq2z69ztrz65z0"> to</span><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z8h00wiph6z86zz86z7z89z3z66zz68z0z82zxz68zz67z1z74z8z79z7z70zz67zcyz80z"> maintain its status as one of the most advanced in the industry for extracting meaningful insights from vast data volumes.</span></li> <li><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z8h00wiph6z86zz86z7z89z3z66zz68z0z82zxz68zz67z1z74z8z79z7z70zz67zcyz80z">Collaborat</span><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz86zhnz122zz81z6z80z0y1z83zz85zpz81zz87ztc3mlz69zz74zz87zq2z69ztrz65z0">e</span><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z8h00wiph6z86zz86z7z89z3z66zz68z0z82zxz68zz67z1z74z8z79z7z70zz67zcyz80z"> 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.</span></li> <li><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz86zhnz122zz81z6z80z0y1z83zz85zpz81zz87ztc3mlz69zz74zz87zq2z69ztrz65z0">Proactively identify new opportunities and drive improvements in current project states, advocating for and implementing changes that potentially impact broader business initiatives across teams or products.</span></li> <li><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz86zhnz122zz81z6z80z0y1z83zz85zpz81zz87ztc3mlz69zz74zz87zq2z69ztrz65z0">Proficiency in effectively navigating through ambiguous situations and uncertainties, demonstrating adaptability and strategic thinking to steer projects towards successful outcomes.</span></li> </ul> <p><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz86zhnz122zz81z6z80z0y1z83zz85zpz81zz87ztc3mlz69zz74zz87zq2z69ztrz65z0">On-call work may be necessary occasionally to help address bugs, outages, or other operational issues, with the goal of maintaining a stable and high-quality experience for our customers.</span></p> <div> <h2>Requirements</h2> </div> <ul> <li><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z8h00wiph6z86zz86z7z89z3z66zz68z0z82zxz68zz67z1z74z8z79z7z70zz67zcyz80z">BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field involving coding</span> <span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z8h00wiph6z86zz86z7z89z3z66zz68z0z82zxz68zz67z1z74z8z79z7z70zz67zcyz80z h-lparen">(e.g.,</span><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z8h00wiph6z86zz86z7z89z3z66zz68z0z82zxz68zz67z1z74z8z79z7z70zz67zcyz80z"> physics or mathematics), or equivalent technical experience</span></li> <li><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz86zhnz122zz81z6z80z0y1z83zz85zpz81zz87ztc3mlz69zz74zz87zq2z69ztrz65z0">9</span><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z8h00wiph6z86zz86z7z89z3z66zz68z0z82zxz68zz67z1z74z8z79z7z70zz67zcyz80z">+ years of professional software development experience</span></li> <li><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z8h00wiph6z86zz86z7z89z3z66zz68z0z82zxz68zz67z1z74z8z79z7z70zz67zcyz80z">Proven track record constructing and managing expansive, multi-threaded, geographically dispersed backend systems</span></li> <li><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z8h00wiph6z86zz86z7z89z3z66zz68z0z82zxz68zz67z1z74z8z79z7z70zz67zcyz80z">Proficient in programming and debugging across a range of languages such as Python, Go, C/C++, or Java</span></li> <li><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz86zhnz122zz81z6z80z0y1z83zz85zpz81zz87ztc3mlz69zz74zz87zq2z69ztrz65z0">Extensive experience working</span><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z8h00wiph6z86zz86z7z89z3z66zz68z0z82zxz68zz67z1z74z8z79z7z70zz67zcyz80z"> with operating system internals, filesystems, databases, networks, and compilers considered advantageous</span></li> <li><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz86zhnz122zz81z6z80z0y1z83zz85zpz81zz87ztc3mlz69zz74zz87zq2z69ztrz65z0">Ability to navigate and thrive in ambiguous situations, showcasing adaptability and </span><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z9pjcx6z72zz84zz122zdz69zz69zz76zz80zz75z8z65zz65zwz77zm9jz79z6t1y8z66zu">open-ended problem</span><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz86zhnz122zz81z6z80z0y1z83zz85zpz81zz87ztc3mlz69zz74zz87zq2z69ztrz65z0"> solving.</span></li> <li><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz86zhnz122zz81z6z80z0y1z83zz85zpz81zz87ztc3mlz69zz74zz87zq2z69ztrz65z0">Capable of taking ownership of long-term projects and seeing them through to completion.</span></li> <li><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz82zfwz66zwgz76zz77zz88zoz67zz83z1z87zpoz80zz84zsz83zx8z67zz66zz84zz76zz74z7z83zz72zz86z">Ability to set</span><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z8h00wiph763z70zkxz79zz89ztyz87zz66zjm6pez70zz84zz68zexo"> medium-to-long term strategy for business-impacting projects.</span></li> </ul> <div> <h2><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z8h00wiph763z70zkxz79zz89ztyz87zz66zjm6pez70zz84zz68zexo">Preferred Qualifications</span></h2> </div> <ul class="listtype-bullet listindent1 list-bullet1"> <li><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz82zfwz66zwgz76zz77zz88zoz67zz83z1z87zpoz80zz84zsz83zx8z67zz66zz84zz76zz74z7z83zz72zz86z">Proven track record of defining technical roadmaps for the team</span><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qoxuz87z1z75zz66z3bz71zz84zz67z7r8z79z44rz77zz71z6z79zz76zsz73z0ivdz78zz77zq">.</span></li> </ul> <h2><span class="highlight author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z9z84zoz89zz88ziz77zqiz88z0o9xz69zz84zz82zqz67z5v4l57ljb2r3">Compensation</span></h2> <div></div><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Poland Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>333 200 zł</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>450 800 zł PLN</span></div></div></div> <p><strong>To apply:</strong> <a href="https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/dropbox-senior-infrastructure-software-engineer">https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/dropbox-senior-infrastructure-software-engineer</a></p>