Staff Backend Product Software Engineer, Core · Dropbox

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:56:17 GMT
Engineering

Dropbox · Remote - US: Select locations · $223,400-$302,200 USD (US Zone 2) · remote

We believe in simplifying the way people work together. As a Staff Backend Product Software Engineer, Core, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our mission of building a more enlightened way of working where everyone can unleash their creative potential without constraints.

This role owns large, ambiguous problem spaces directly tied to company metrics and translates them into a clear six-month technical roadmap, leading delivery for 15–20 engineers across team boundaries. You will collaborate on ideas that shape area-level decisions, communicate effectively at all levels, and continuously integrate evolving business context into product and platform direction.

You will set and model high standards for engineering and operational excellence,driving reliability, scalability, execution rigor, and long-term maintainability across foundational systems,while remaining deeply hands-on through daily coding, design authorship, critical reviews, and architectural leadership.

The role influences Core Engineering roadmaps, establishes technical direction, and brings strong instincts for high-quality consumer-facing experiences. You will mentor senior talent, raising the technical bar through coaching and example, and extend your impact through org-level technical leadership.

Over time, this leader grows from a cross-team technical driver into an org-level technical strategist, optimizing for the company as a whole rather than a single scope.

This team will own project Optimize Activation and Engagement Flows for Team Users. Lead a multi-year plan to modernize onboarding and activation, clean up core Dropbox surfaces, and build intelligent, adaptive systems that boost team activation, invites, and long-term engagement across platforms.

Opportunity for large impact on the business helping Teams users activate on the right features to drive down churn.