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IOS Software Engineer

Dropbox

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Original Job Summary

Company Overview

Dropbox is a Virtual First company that champions enlightened ways of working. Join a global community of bold visionaries shaping the future of work with innovative technology.

Team Overview

The Dropbox Engineering Team builds advanced platforms, solving complex challenges across products like Dropbox Dash and Dropbox Sign. The environment is dynamic, startup-minded, and enterprise-scale.

Role Overview

As an iOS Software Engineer at Dropbox, you will enhance our mobile application by developing advanced features, solving intricate code challenges, and mentoring junior engineers. You will work on improving app performance, security and scalability while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Drive creation of user-focused features for iOS.
  • Identify and resolve complex codebase issues.
  • Advocate best engineering practices and mentor team members.
  • Guide feature development aligned with business objectives.
  • Foster continuous learning and adopt latest iOS trends.

Additional Information

This role requires participation in on-call rotations and offers competitive benefits including flexible PTO, mental health support, and more.

Key skills/competency

  • iOS
  • Swift
  • Mobile Development
  • Code Quality
  • Performance
  • Security
  • Mentorship
  • Architecture
  • Team Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving

How to Get Hired at Dropbox

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Dropbox's culture: Study their values and engineering innovations.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight advanced iOS project experiences.
  • Practice coding interviews: Focus on Swift and legacy code.
  • Prepare leadership stories: Emphasize mentoring and team collaboration.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Swift coding best practices
Practice debugging complex iOS code
Study mobile app performance optimization
Prepare for legacy code architecture deep dives

Behavioral Questions

Describe a conflict resolved in a team setting
Explain a time you mentored a colleague effectively
Detail a scenario demonstrating leadership under pressure
Provide examples of collaborative problem-solving