Network Engineer

dropbox· Physical Infrastructure (Sub Team)
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🌍 Remote📍 Remote - Poland

About this role

Role Description

As a Production Network Reliability Engineer focused on Dropbox’s Infrastructure organization, you will play a crucial role in designing, deploying, and operating the large-scale networking systems that power our global platform. You will impact areas such as datacenter, backbone, and edge networking, while also driving improvements in automation, configuration management, and telemetry systems to increase reliability and efficiency.

In this role, you’ll partner with domain experts, software engineers, and cross-functional infrastructure teams to eliminate single points of failure, strengthen resiliency, and scale our production environment to meet the needs of millions of users. You will gain exposure to complex, global-scale infrastructure projects, collaborate with senior technical leaders, and help shape the future of Dropbox’s production network.

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Responsibilities

  • Design, deploy, and operate Dropbox’s global production network across datacenter, backbone, edge, and cloud networking
  • Support operations and on-call coverage for the production network, ensuring high reliability and availability
  • Drive automation initiatives for network configuration, monitoring, and change management
  • Develop and improve network telemetry and observability systems to enhance visibility and reliability
  • Partner with global SMEs, software engineers, and operations teams to deliver scalable and secure infrastructure solutions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (traffic, physical infrastructure, security) to support end-to-end network initiatives

On-call work may be necessary occasionally to help address bugs, outages, or other operational issues, with the goal of maintaining a stable and high-quality experience for our customers.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in designing, deploying, and operating large-scale production networks
  • Hands-on experience with datacenter, backbone and edge networking at scale
  • Proficiency in core networking protocols such as BGP, OSPF/ISIS, MPLS and IPv4/IPv6
  • Strong background working with major networking vendors (e.g., Juniper, Cisco, Arista)
  • Strong background in automation (e.g., Python, Ansible, or infrastructure-as-code tools)
  • Familiarity with monitoring, observability, or telemetry systems for network reliability
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with experience working on distributed global teams

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience contributing to or leading network architecture projects in datacenter, backbone, or edge domains
  • Industry certifications such as CCNP/CCIE (Cisco), JNCIP/JNCIE (Juniper), or equivalent
  • Track record of developing or extending network automation frameworks
  • Familiarity with cloud networking, traffic engineering, or peering deployments
  • Experience driving security-related remediation at scale (e.g., protocol hardening, vulnerability response)
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

Compensation

Poland Pay Range
225 300 zł—304 800 zł PLN

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Network Engineer position at dropbox?
The salary for this Network Engineer role at dropbox is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Is the Network Engineer job at dropbox remote?
Yes, this Network Engineer position at dropbox is remote, with team members based in Remote - Poland. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Which team or department does the Network Engineer at dropbox belong to?
This Network Engineer position is part of the Physical Infrastructure (Sub Team) department at dropbox. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Network Engineer position at dropbox?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to dropbox's official application portal hosted on greenhouse where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Network Engineer job at dropbox posted?
This Network Engineer position at dropbox was posted on May 13, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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