Principal Software Engineer, Core Sharing & Collaboration
Core
Define long-term technical direction for Dropbox's customer-facing experiences, integrating AI to improve value and shape multi-area strategies while remaining hands-on in critical software development.
Role type
Principal Software Engineer (Strategy & Architecture)
Builds
Foundational systems, platforms, and AI-powered features for Dropbox's core sharing and collaboration products.
Domain
Cloud storage, collaboration, and applied AI
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Large-scale software system design, technical strategy definition, cross-organizational alignment, hands-on coding, AI integration, architectural decision-making
Preferred skills
Experience with distributed virtual environments, frontend and backend system evolution
Technologies
(Not explicitly listed)
Responsibilities
Own and drive technical outcomes across multiple teams; Define long-term technical strategy for company objectives; Tackle ambiguous technical and product problems; Remain hands-on implementing critical foundational parts of the system; Influence and align roadmaps across organizations; Architect and evolve foundational systems; Drive AI adoption for productivity and features
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship