Infrastructure Software Engineer

Job Description

Join Dropbox as an Infrastructure Software Engineer and play a pivotal role in shaping robust systems designed for efficient data management and scalability. 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. Support Dropbox's role as the data-fabric, linking applications, devices and services worldwide, while improving interoperability and adaptability across various 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.

Qualifications

1. BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field involving coding (e.g., physics or mathematics), or equivalent technical experience 2. 5+ years of professional software development experience 3. Demonstrated experience in building and managing large-scale, multi-threaded, and geographically distributed backend systems 4. Proficient in programming and debugging across a range of languages such as Python, Go, C/C++, or Java 5. Experience working with operating system internals, filesystems, databases, networks, and compilers. 6. Ability to independently execute tasks at hand