Senior Infrastructure Software Engineer

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🌍 RemoteπŸ“ Remote - Poland

About this role

Role Description

As an Infrastructure Engineer, your role will be crucial in shaping and constructing the robust systems that not only support our current flagship products but also lay the groundwork for the next wave of engineering innovations. From optimizing user experiences across various projects to ensuring seamless scalability and data integrity, you'll be at the forefront of shaping the technological backbone of our platform.

Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you'll leverage your expertise to tackle audacious challenges and push the boundaries of what's possible. Your contributions will directly impact millions of users, as every line of code you write furthers our mission to revolutionize the way people work and collaborate.

Join us in redefining the future, where your passion for building scalable, reliable systems will drive meaningful change on a global scale.

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

  • Build infrastructure capable of managing metadata for hundreds of billions of files, handling hundreds of petabytes of user data, and facilitating millions of concurrent connections.
  • Lead the expansion of Dropbox's function as the data-fabric, connecting hundreds of millions of applications, devices, and services globally, while also driving initiatives to enhance interoperability and adaptability across diverse ecosystems.
  • Measure and optimize Dropbox's analytics platform to maintain its status as one of the most advanced in the industry for extracting meaningful insights from vast data volumes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and implement solutions that enhance the performance, reliability, and security of Dropbox's infrastructure, ensuring a seamless experience for users worldwide.
  • Proactively identify new opportunities and drive improvements in current project states, advocating for and implementing changes that potentially impact broader business initiatives across teams or products.
  • Proficiency in effectively navigating through ambiguous situations and uncertainties, demonstrating adaptability and strategic thinking to steer projects towards successful outcomes.

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

  • BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field involving coding (e.g., physics or mathematics), or equivalent technical experience
  • 9+ years of professional software development experience
  • Proven track record constructing and managing expansive, multi-threaded, geographically dispersed backend systems
  • Proficient in programming and debugging across a range of languages such as Python, Go, C/C++, or Java
  • Extensive experience working with operating system internals, filesystems, databases, networks, and compilers considered advantageous
  • Ability to navigate and thrive in ambiguous situations, showcasing adaptability and open-ended problem solving.
  • Capable of taking ownership of long-term projects and seeing them through to completion.
  • Ability to set medium-to-long term strategy for business-impacting projects.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proven track record of defining technical roadmaps for the team.

Compensation

Poland Pay Range
333 200 zΕ‚—450 800 zΕ‚ PLN

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Senior Infrastructure Software Engineer position at dropbox?
The salary for this Senior Infrastructure Software 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 Senior Infrastructure Software Engineer job at dropbox remote?
Yes, this Senior Infrastructure Software 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 Senior Infrastructure Software Engineer at dropbox belong to?
This Senior Infrastructure Software Engineer position is part of the EPD department at dropbox. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Senior Infrastructure Software 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 Senior Infrastructure Software Engineer job at dropbox posted?
This Senior Infrastructure Software Engineer position at dropbox was posted on Jul 16, 2025. Apply as soon as possible β€” early applications are often reviewed first.
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