Join Dropbox as a Backend Product Software Engineer to develop and enhance collaboration tools in a fully remote role.
Posted by employer 2 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 9 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 9 hours ago
What you'll build
- Identify and deliver software solutions
- Write code alongside junior engineers
- Collaborate with product managers and designers
- Develop and execute roadmaps
- Establish relationships with other engineering teams
Must have
- 5+ years of software engineering experience
- BS degree in Computer Science or related field
- Proven track record in delivering software solutions
- Developed and shipped large-scale web applications
- Proficiency in building user-facing software
Nice to have
- Contributions to open source projects
- Full-Stack Development
Practical constraints
- On-call work may be necessary occasionally
AI in the day-to-day
Dropbox is expediting the creation and implementation of AI-enabled products using a comprehensive AI technology stack.
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
In this role, the Backend Product Software Engineer at Dropbox focuses on developing and enhancing software solutions for the company's suite of products, ensuring a seamless user experience. The position requires expertise in languages such as Python, Go, and Java, along with a strong background in building large-scale web applications. Ideal candidates will have over five years of experience in software engineering and a collaborative mindset, as they will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features. Dropbox emphasizes a culture of mentorship and teamwork, fostering an environment where engineers can grow and contribute.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 31, 2026. Last confirmed on Dropbox's careers page October 31, 2026.
- This exact title is also open at 1 other location at Dropbox: Mexico.
Quick facts
- Is the Backend Product Software Engineer role remote?
- Yes — Dropbox lists this as a fully remote position.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Backend Product Software Engineer role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Go, Java, MySQL, Python, Rust.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Dropbox targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Backend Product Software Engineer role at Dropbox.
From the original posting
Role Description
As a Product Engineer at Dropbox, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of collaboration and file sharing. Your responsibilities will revolve around developing and enhancing our suite of Dropbox Products to deliver exceptional user experiences. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, turning innovative ideas into robust, scalable, and user-friendly features.
This year, Dropbox is on a mission to expedite the creation and implementation of AI-enable products by providing a comprehensive AI technology stack that facilitates speedy prototyping and reliable deployment of AI-driven functionalities.
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
- Independently identify and deliver software solutions through a set of milestones spanning a specific product focus or a multi-component system
- Write code alongside junior engineers, demonstrating hands-on technical leadership, understanding root causes, and leading by example.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and analysts to deeply understand user needs and develop products that meet those needs.
- Develop and execute both short and long-term roadmaps, balancing business impact, user experience, and technical excellence.
- Foster a positive team and company culture through mentorship, participation in interviews, and engagement in new initiatives.
- Establish and nurture relationships with other engineering teams and collaborate effectively with other functions within Dropbox.
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 software engineering or related industry experience.
- BS degree in Computer Science or related technical field involving coding (e.g., physics or mathematics), or equivalent technical experience.
- Proven track record in identifying and delivering software solutions through a set of milestones spanning a specific product focus or a multi-component system
- Developed and shipped large-scale web applications with a user-centric mindset.
- Proficiency in building user-facing software and supporting systems and libraries for web and/or desktop platforms.
Preferred Qualifications
- Contributions to open source projects or technical communities
- Full-Stack Development
- Technologies: MySQL, Python, Go, Java, Rust
- Awareness: Understand yourself and others.
- Judgment: Evaluate information and make decisions in complex situations.
- Adaptability: Learn, adjust, and stay effective through change.
- Connection: Communicate, collaborate, and build trust.
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