Senior Fullstack Product Software Engineer, Corporate IT
Dropbox
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Job Description
Company Description
Dropbox isn’t just a workplace—it’s a living lab for more enlightened ways of working. We're a global community of bold visionaries and resourceful doers who are shaping the future of Dropbox—and with it the future of work. Our Virtual First model combines the autonomy of a distributed workplace with the power of human connection, making space for both meaningful work and meaningful relationships. With our start-up mindset and enterprise-level opportunities, you can be who you are and grow into who you’re meant to be. Here, you can own your impact to make work more intuitive, joyful, and human—for you as a Dropboxer and for hundreds of millions of people worldwide. If you're ready to push boundaries—and yourself— Dropbox is ready for you.
Team Description
The Dropbox Engineering Team builds the technology that creates more enlightened ways of working for hundreds of millions of people. Every day, our platforms—including Dropbox Dash, Dropbox Sign, and our core sync engine—handle over a billion files for users worldwide, creating engineering challenges as great as the opportunity for impact. Our software engineering team uses a range of technologies to solve interesting problems, including Python, React, Node.js, JavaScript, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and Android development. 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.
Role Description
As a Senior Fullstack Product Software Engineer, Corporate IT at Dropbox, you will help design and develop the seamless, scalable, and user-friendly experiences Dropbox users depend on. You will take ownership of key product areas, delivering end-to-end solutions that combine front-end user interfaces with robust back-end systems. You will play a leadership role in designing scalable architectures and driving impactful product enhancements.
This year, Dropbox is on a mission to expedite the creation and implementation of AI-enabled products, providing a comprehensive technology stack for rapid prototyping and reliable deployment of AI-augmented functionality.
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
- Deliver ongoing business impact through ownership of product capabilities or technical systems
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to balance technical requirements with business goals
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development and growth
- Lead problem-solving initiatives and drive tradeoffs to achieve optimal solutions
- Participate in on-call rotations to maintain service reliability
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
- 8+ years of professional experience in full-stack development
- BS degree or higher in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent experience
- Strong experience designing, developing, and scaling web applications
- Expertise in front-end (JavaScript, React, Angular, HTML/CSS) and back-end (Node.js, Python) development
- Familiarity with databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB
Compensation
Canada Pay Range
$190,400—$257,600 CAD
The range listed above is the expected annual salary/OTE 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).
Benefits
Dropbox is committed to investing in the holistic health and wellbeing of all Dropboxers and their families. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:
- Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage*
- Retirement savings through a defined contribution pension or savings plan**
- Flexible PTO/Paid Time Off, paid holidays, Volunteer Time Off, and more, allowing you time to unplug, unwind, and refresh
- Income Protection Plans: Life and disability insurance*
- Business Travel Protection: Travel medical and accident insurance*
- Perks Allowance to be used on what matters most to you, whether that’s wellness, learning and development, food and groceries, and much more
- Parental benefits including: Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Adoptions and Surrogacy support, and Lactation support
- Mental health and wellness benefits
Additional Benefits Details Are Available Upon Request.
Where group plans are not available, allowances may be provided
Benefit, amount, and type are dependent on geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy
Dropbox supports responsible use of AI for preparation, but misrepresentation of skills or experience is not permitted. See our AI philosophy.
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. A big part of that effort is our support for members and allies of internal groups like Asians at Dropbox, BlackDropboxers, enABLE, TODOS (Latinx), Pridebox (LGBTQ), Vets at Dropbox, and Women at Dropbox.
Key skills/competency
- Fullstack Development
- Web Application Scaling
- JavaScript
- React
- Node.js
- Python
- Database Management (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
- System Architecture Design
- Product Ownership
- Mentorship
How to Get Hired at Dropbox
- Research Dropbox's culture: Study their Virtual First model, mission, and values on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to align your application.
- Tailor your resume for Senior Fullstack Product Software Engineer: Highlight 8+ years of experience in scalable web application development, product ownership, and technical leadership.
- Showcase full-stack expertise: Emphasize projects demonstrating proficiency in JavaScript, React, Node.js, Python, and familiarity with databases like MongoDB or PostgreSQL.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Focus on system design, web application scaling challenges, and coding skills in Python and JavaScript.
- Demonstrate collaboration and mentorship: Be ready to discuss experiences in cross-functional teamwork, problem-solving, and guiding junior engineers.
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