Staff Backend Product Software Engineer, Core · Dropbox

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:54:26 GMT
Engineering

Dropbox · Remote - Canada: Select locations · $204,900-$277,200 CAD · remote

We're seeking a Staff Backend Product Software Engineer to join our Core team. As a Staff Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our mission of building a more enlightened way of working. You will own large, ambiguous problem spaces directly tied to company metrics and translate them into a clear six-month technical roadmap. You will lead delivery for 15–20 engineers across team boundaries and collaborate on ideas that shape area-level decisions. You will 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. You will remain deeply hands-on through daily coding, design authorship, critical reviews, and architectural leadership. You will influence Core Engineering roadmaps, establish technical direction, and bring 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, you will grow 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. You will 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.