Dropbox
Staff Infrastructure Software Engineer, Developer Infrastructure
Dropbox, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Overview
The Developer Infrastructure team at Dropbox builds and maintains the foundational systems that enable our engineers to deliver features and services to millions of users worldwide. You will be at the heart of architecting and advancing the critical tools and infrastructure that accelerate engineering excellence across the company. The team is seeking a Staff Engineer to lead initiatives at the intersection of developer productivity and AI. In this role, you’ll architect and drive large-scale infrastructure that empowers ~1,000 engineers to build and ship software faster, safer, and with higher quality. You’ll focus on reducing friction across the software development lifecycle—improving build/test systems, streamlining workflows, and integrating AI-powered tools for code reviews, debugging, and documentation. As a technical leader, you’ll set strategy, mentor engineering leaders across multiple sub-teams, and partner closely with application engineers and cross-functional stakeholders. This is a highly visible, company-wide impact role with direct S-team exposure, ideal for someone who thrives on solving complex infrastructure challenges at scale while shaping the future of AI-driven developer productivity. This is a high-impact role with strong visibility, ideal for someone who enjoys building foundational systems, experimenting with new technologies, and helping engineers do their best work. Responsibilities
Define and drive technical strategy for developer infrastructure, with a focus on improving productivity and velocity across ~1,000 engineers. Architect and build large-scale backend systems that support the full software development lifecycle in a complex monorepo environment. Leverage AI-powered tools to automate and enhance workflows including code reviews, testing, debugging, and documentation. Evaluate, pilot, and integrate emerging AI and developer productivity technologies into Dropbox’s engineering ecosystem. Set and track measurable success metrics (e.g., velocity improvements, reduced toil, faster build/test cycles) to guide roadmap and measure impact. Mentor and uplevel technical leaders across Dev Infra, fostering a culture of reliability, customer empathy, and data-driven decision-making. Collaborate closely with application engineering teams, AI Tools team, and cross-functional stakeholders to identify bottlenecks and deliver impactful solutions. Promote best practices for reliability, scalability, and observability in developer infrastructure and AI-enhanced tooling. Represent Dropbox externally by engaging in the developer productivity and infrastructure community through talks, conferences, and peer collaboration. Requirements
10 years of professional software development experience BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field involving coding, or equivalent technical experience Proficient in programming and debugging across languages such as Python, Go, C/C++, or Java Experience designing and building internal tools, developer platforms, or productivity systems that scale across large engineering organizations Comfortable operating in ambiguity and fast-changing environments; proactively brings clarity, structure, and direction when faced with uncertainty Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to gather feedback, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and work directly with engineers to iterate on solutions Proven track record of defining and delivering well-scoped milestones/projects Ability to independently define right solutions for ambiguous, open-ended problems Preferred Qualifications
Experience in Developer Infrastructure Experience with monorepo scale Experience with both going broad and deep to set strategy or dive into difficult technical issues Familiarity with modern AI-powered developer tools, frameworks, and APIs Experience driving initiatives in the developer productivity space Compensation
US Zone 1: $240,600–$325,500 USD US Zone 2: $216,500–$292,900 USD US Zone 3: $192,400–$260,400 USD The ranges listed above are the expected annual salary/OTE for this role and are subject to change. OTE applies to sales roles only. Salary/OTE is just one component of Dropbox’s total rewards package. All regular employees are also eligible for the corporate bonus program or a sales incentive (target included in OTE) as well as stock in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). Dropbox considers factors such as job level, location, skillset, and peer compensation when determining starting pay. Dropbox uses the zip code of a remote work location to determine the applicable metropolitan pay range. Current US Zone locations are defined as: US Zone 1: San Francisco metro, New York City metro, or Seattle metro; US Zone 2: California (outside SF metro), Colorado, Connecticut (outside NYC metro), Delaware, Illinois (Chicago metro), Indiana (Chicago metro), Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan (Chicago metro), New Hampshire, New Jersey (outside NYC metro), New York (outside NYC metro), Oregon, Pennsylvania (D.C. metro), Pennsylvania (outside NYC or DC metro), Texas (Austin metro), Virginia (DC metro), Washington (outside Seattle metro), Washington DC metro, West Virginia (DC metro), Wisconsin (Chicago metro); US Zone 3: all other US locations. Dropbox is a Virtual First company and is open to hiring candidates in all authorized locations. Company Description
Dropbox isn’t just a workplace—it’s a living lab for more enlightened ways of working. We’re a global community of bold visionaries and resourceful doers who are shaping the future of Dropbox—and with it the future of work. Our Virtual First model combines the autonomy of a distributed workplace with the power of human connection, making space for meaningful work and relationships. We leverage a start-up mindset with enterprise-level opportunities, empowering you to own your impact and grow into what you’re meant to be. Here, you can push boundaries—and yourself. Team Description: The Dropbox Engineering Team builds technology that creates more enlightened ways of working for hundreds of millions of people. Our platforms handle over a billion files daily and span Python, React, Node.js, JavaScript, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and Android development. We operate with a startup mindset but build for scale, solving challenging problems through intuitive solutions. Roles include Machine Learning Engineers, Infrastructure Engineers, Product SWE, Frontend and Backend, Mobile Engineers, Engineering Manager, Data Engineer, SDET, Security Engineer, SRE, Technical Program Managers, Network Engineer, Datacenter Engineer, and more. Benefits
Dropbox offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health and wellbeing of Dropboxers and their families, including: Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) plan with a generous company match and immediate vesting Flexible PTO/Paid Time Off, paid holidays, Volunteer Time Off, and more Income protection: Life and disability insurance Travel protection: Travel medical and accident insurance Perks allowance for wellness, learning, and everyday needs Parental benefits including parental leave, childcare support, fertility benefits, and lactation support Access to global co-working spaces Dropbox supports responsible use of AI for preparation and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive environment and support for communities across the organization.
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The Developer Infrastructure team at Dropbox builds and maintains the foundational systems that enable our engineers to deliver features and services to millions of users worldwide. You will be at the heart of architecting and advancing the critical tools and infrastructure that accelerate engineering excellence across the company. The team is seeking a Staff Engineer to lead initiatives at the intersection of developer productivity and AI. In this role, you’ll architect and drive large-scale infrastructure that empowers ~1,000 engineers to build and ship software faster, safer, and with higher quality. You’ll focus on reducing friction across the software development lifecycle—improving build/test systems, streamlining workflows, and integrating AI-powered tools for code reviews, debugging, and documentation. As a technical leader, you’ll set strategy, mentor engineering leaders across multiple sub-teams, and partner closely with application engineers and cross-functional stakeholders. This is a highly visible, company-wide impact role with direct S-team exposure, ideal for someone who thrives on solving complex infrastructure challenges at scale while shaping the future of AI-driven developer productivity. This is a high-impact role with strong visibility, ideal for someone who enjoys building foundational systems, experimenting with new technologies, and helping engineers do their best work. Responsibilities
Define and drive technical strategy for developer infrastructure, with a focus on improving productivity and velocity across ~1,000 engineers. Architect and build large-scale backend systems that support the full software development lifecycle in a complex monorepo environment. Leverage AI-powered tools to automate and enhance workflows including code reviews, testing, debugging, and documentation. Evaluate, pilot, and integrate emerging AI and developer productivity technologies into Dropbox’s engineering ecosystem. Set and track measurable success metrics (e.g., velocity improvements, reduced toil, faster build/test cycles) to guide roadmap and measure impact. Mentor and uplevel technical leaders across Dev Infra, fostering a culture of reliability, customer empathy, and data-driven decision-making. Collaborate closely with application engineering teams, AI Tools team, and cross-functional stakeholders to identify bottlenecks and deliver impactful solutions. Promote best practices for reliability, scalability, and observability in developer infrastructure and AI-enhanced tooling. Represent Dropbox externally by engaging in the developer productivity and infrastructure community through talks, conferences, and peer collaboration. Requirements
10 years of professional software development experience BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field involving coding, or equivalent technical experience Proficient in programming and debugging across languages such as Python, Go, C/C++, or Java Experience designing and building internal tools, developer platforms, or productivity systems that scale across large engineering organizations Comfortable operating in ambiguity and fast-changing environments; proactively brings clarity, structure, and direction when faced with uncertainty Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to gather feedback, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and work directly with engineers to iterate on solutions Proven track record of defining and delivering well-scoped milestones/projects Ability to independently define right solutions for ambiguous, open-ended problems Preferred Qualifications
Experience in Developer Infrastructure Experience with monorepo scale Experience with both going broad and deep to set strategy or dive into difficult technical issues Familiarity with modern AI-powered developer tools, frameworks, and APIs Experience driving initiatives in the developer productivity space Compensation
US Zone 1: $240,600–$325,500 USD US Zone 2: $216,500–$292,900 USD US Zone 3: $192,400–$260,400 USD The ranges listed above are the expected annual salary/OTE for this role and are subject to change. OTE applies to sales roles only. Salary/OTE is just one component of Dropbox’s total rewards package. All regular employees are also eligible for the corporate bonus program or a sales incentive (target included in OTE) as well as stock in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). Dropbox considers factors such as job level, location, skillset, and peer compensation when determining starting pay. Dropbox uses the zip code of a remote work location to determine the applicable metropolitan pay range. Current US Zone locations are defined as: US Zone 1: San Francisco metro, New York City metro, or Seattle metro; US Zone 2: California (outside SF metro), Colorado, Connecticut (outside NYC metro), Delaware, Illinois (Chicago metro), Indiana (Chicago metro), Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan (Chicago metro), New Hampshire, New Jersey (outside NYC metro), New York (outside NYC metro), Oregon, Pennsylvania (D.C. metro), Pennsylvania (outside NYC or DC metro), Texas (Austin metro), Virginia (DC metro), Washington (outside Seattle metro), Washington DC metro, West Virginia (DC metro), Wisconsin (Chicago metro); US Zone 3: all other US locations. Dropbox is a Virtual First company and is open to hiring candidates in all authorized locations. Company Description
Dropbox isn’t just a workplace—it’s a living lab for more enlightened ways of working. We’re a global community of bold visionaries and resourceful doers who are shaping the future of Dropbox—and with it the future of work. Our Virtual First model combines the autonomy of a distributed workplace with the power of human connection, making space for meaningful work and relationships. We leverage a start-up mindset with enterprise-level opportunities, empowering you to own your impact and grow into what you’re meant to be. Here, you can push boundaries—and yourself. Team Description: The Dropbox Engineering Team builds technology that creates more enlightened ways of working for hundreds of millions of people. Our platforms handle over a billion files daily and span Python, React, Node.js, JavaScript, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and Android development. We operate with a startup mindset but build for scale, solving challenging problems through intuitive solutions. Roles include Machine Learning Engineers, Infrastructure Engineers, Product SWE, Frontend and Backend, Mobile Engineers, Engineering Manager, Data Engineer, SDET, Security Engineer, SRE, Technical Program Managers, Network Engineer, Datacenter Engineer, and more. Benefits
Dropbox offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health and wellbeing of Dropboxers and their families, including: Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) plan with a generous company match and immediate vesting Flexible PTO/Paid Time Off, paid holidays, Volunteer Time Off, and more Income protection: Life and disability insurance Travel protection: Travel medical and accident insurance Perks allowance for wellness, learning, and everyday needs Parental benefits including parental leave, childcare support, fertility benefits, and lactation support Access to global co-working spaces Dropbox supports responsible use of AI for preparation and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive environment and support for communities across the organization.
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