Full Stack Software Engineer, Dash Experiences

Role Description

The Dash Experiences organization at Dropbox is responsible for shaping core user experiences across web, mobile, desktop, and emerging AI-powered surfaces. We’re looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer, Dash Experiences to join the Dash Experiences team and help build new, AI-first product experiences.

In this role, you will work on application design, development, and maintenance of AI-powered software applications within the Dropbox Dash product ecosystem. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional partners including product managers, data scientists, and ML engineers to build robust, scalable solutions that power user-facing experiences.

This is a 0→1 product environment, where you’ll contribute across the stack—from building frontend experiences in React to developing APIs and connecting backend systems. You’ll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and make meaningful product impact while working alongside experienced engineers in a highly collaborative setting.

Our Engineering Career Framework is viewable by anyone outside the company and describes what’s expected for our engineers at each of our career levels. Check out our blog post on this topic and more here.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications for AI-powered software applications.
• Work closely with ML engineers to integrate AI components seamlessly into the overall software product architecture.
• Develop responsive and performant frontend applications using modern web technologies such as HTML, CSS, Typescript, and frameworks like React.
• Implement interactive user interfaces that effectively communicate complex AI functionalities and data insights to end-users.
• Work closely with UX/UI designers to ensure seamless integration of design elements, branding, and usability principles into the frontend development process.
• Collaborate with backend engineers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic and APIs, ensuring optimal performance and data flow.
• Optimize frontend performance to deliver fast and efficient user experiences, considering factors such as page load times, rendering speed, and responsiveness.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in frontend development, UI/UX design, and AI technologies, bringing innovative ideas and best practices to the team.
• Participate in code reviews, knowledge sharing sessions, and provide mentorship to junior team members, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented culture.

Many teams at Dropbox run Services with on-call rotations, which entails being available for calls during both core and non-core business hours. If a team has an on-call rotation, all engineers on the team are expected to participate in the rotation as part of their employment. Applicants are encouraged to ask for more details of the rotations to which the applicant is applying.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, including internships, co-ops, or equivalent project work.
• Experience building web applications using TypeScript and React.
• Ability to make data-driven decisions, using tools like Databricks.
• Familiarity with backend development concepts such as APIs and server-side logic.
• Ability to work across the stack and connect frontend applications to backend systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn.
• Clear communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Python, Golang, or other backend languages.
• Familiarity with large-scale web platforms, microservice architecture and architecture patterns for large-scale code bases.
• Interest in AI-powered or data-driven product experiences.
• Comfortable working in early-stage or ambiguous product environments.
• Proactive mindset with curiosity about improving products and processes.

Compensation

Canada Pay Range: $168,300—$227,700 CAD

The range listed above is the expected annual salary/OTE (On-Target Earnings) for this role, subject to change.

Salary/OTE is just one component of Dropbox’s total rewards package. All regular employees are also eligible for the corporate bonus program or a sales incentive (target included in OTE) as well as stock in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

Company Description

Read more about our benefits here.

Dropbox isn’t just a workplace—it’s a living lab for designing a more enlightened way of working. We’re a global community of bold visionaries and resourceful doers shaping the future of Dropbox and, in turn, the future of work. Our Virtual First model combines the autonomy of a distributed workplace with the power of human connection, creating space for meaningful work and lasting relationships. With a startup mindset and enterprise-level opportunities, we expect Dropbox employees to think critically, stay curious, and use modern tools, including AI, to improve how work gets done. Here, you can be who you are and grow into who you’re meant to be. You own your impact, helping make work more intuitive, joyful, and human for yourself and hundreds of millions of people worldwide. If you’re ready to push boundaries and challenge yourself, Dropbox is ready for you.

Team Description

The Dropbox Engineering Team develops the technology, platforms, and products that create more enlightened ways of working for hundreds of millions of people. Customers rely on Dropbox to manage, share, and collaborate on content seamlessly—our engineering makes that easier and more intuitive than ever before.Our platform features a robust systems software layer that stores and processes exabytes of data, and a suite of growing services that enhance core products like our sharing and sync engine. We’re also driving innovation with new offerings such as Dash, our AI-powered knowledge management engine. Our infrastructure spans high-performance servers and cutting-edge components across multiple data centers worldwide, ensuring reliability, speed, and scalability at a global scale. We think like a startup but build for an enterprise, exploring new possibilities that transform how people work. If you're excited about turning complex technical challenges into intuitive solutions at scale, join our Engineering team.

Virtual First

Dropbox’s Virtual First way of working is designed to help people do their best work with flexibility, autonomy, and connection. Day to day, teams work remotely with nonlinear schedules and core collaboration hours that support deep focus and individual working styles. We prioritize asynchronous communication to improve clarity, respect deep work time, and reduce unnecessary meetings. While remote work is the primary experience for our employees, we also prioritize intentional, in-person connection. We bring teams together through regular team gatherings, on-demand workspaces, and Dropbox Neighborhood events in order to strengthen team cohesion, foster creativity, and enhance momentum. Virtual First is built to provide the same access to opportunity, growth, and impact for everyone, regardless of location.

This role requires travel to offsites and various other team gatherings (approximately 5-10% of the year or 2-3 days per quarter). We provide advance notice when possible and encourage candidates to discuss any accommodation needs during the interview process.

Dropbox supports responsible use of AI for preparation, but misrepresentation of skills or experience is not permitted. See our AI Principles.

Dropbox is an equal opportunity employer. We are a welcoming place for everyone, and we do our best to make sure all people feel supported and connected at work.

Key skills/competency

• React
• TypeScript
• Python
• Golang
• APIs
• Microservices
• AI/ML Integration
• Frontend Development
• Backend Development
• Data-driven Decisions