The opportunity
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…
What you'll do
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.
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.
Proficiency in effectively navigating through ambiguous situations and: uncertainties, demonstrating adaptability and strategic thinking to steer projects towards successful outcomes.
What they're looking for
- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field involving: coding (e.g., physics or mathematics), or equivalent technical experience
- + 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
- Extensive experience working with operating system internals, filesystems,: databases, networks, and compilers considered advantageous
- Ability to navigate and thrive in ambiguous situations, showcasing: adaptability and open-ended problem solving.
- Capable of taking ownership of long-term projects and seeing them through to completion.
- Ability to set medium-to-long term strategy for business-impacting projects.
