Head of Dropbox
Zipline · South San Francisco, California, USA
Posted about 3 months ago · $225,000-275,000
or apply directly on Zipline 's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Zipline 's roles stay open a median of 78 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 51% of Zipline 's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Zipline
- high 338 stale, 6 reposted of 342 open
- Hiring momentum
- 454 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Zipline 's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Zipline .
About this role
The Director of Hardware Engineering at Zipline will lead the Dropbox hardware system, overseeing mechanical, electrical, and testing teams to ensure successful product development from architecture to deployment. This role involves managing system-level architecture tradeoffs, driving hardware design, and collaborating with various teams to ensure the product meets safety and operational standards. The position also includes building and managing a multidisciplinary team while addressing technical risks and challenges throughout the product lifecycle.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Zipline as an employer.
What you need
- Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary hardware teams
- Outstanding mechanical and electrical system judgment
- Experience with electromechanical products involving motion, sensing, harnessing, safety interlocks, environmental exposure, and production validation
- Ability to manage hardware development from architecture through builds, test, supplier engagement, manufacturing handoff, and field support
- Strong product judgment around user experience, reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, and cost
- Ability to build team structure and clarify ownership
What you get
- Starting cash range of $225,000-275,000
- Equity compensation
- Overtime pay
- Discretionary annual or performance bonuses
- Sales incentives
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
Worth weighing
- No specific details on the company's technology stack or tools used
- High level of responsibility and potential pressure given the fast-paced environment
- Role involves significant cross-department collaboration which may require strong interpersonal skills
Summarised from Zipline 's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Zipline on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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