Principal Engineer, Identity & Engagement
Core
Define and build the next-generation identity platform powering Dropbox's product ecosystem, enabling secure actions for people, applications, and AI agents.
Role type
Principal Software Engineer (Identity & Engagement)
Builds
Identity platform services, APIs, engagement signals, telemetry/analytics pipelines, and reusable platform primitives.
Domain
SaaS, Identity & Access Management, AI Infrastructure
Required skills
Distributed systems architecture, Identity/AuthN/AuthZ, Service API design, Analytics/Telemetry infrastructure, Modernization of legacy systems, Technical roadmap definition, Cross-functional technical leadership, System reliability and security design
Preferred skills
Cloud-scale identity platforms (SSO, session management), AI enablement infrastructure, Multi-tenant SaaS compliance, Org-wide technical strategy influence
Technologies
None explicitly listed
Responsibilities
Define technical roadmap for identity services, lead multi-quarter modernization efforts, design authentication and authorization systems, build engagement and insights foundations, create reusable platform primitives, mentor senior engineers and influence technical direction
Seniority
Principal, company-level strategy & hands-on architecture
