Backend Engineer • Staff

Who you are

You have extensive experience in backend engineering, particularly in developing and maintaining large-scale systems. Your expertise spans multiple areas, including databases, APIs, and cloud computing, allowing you to tackle complex technical challenges effectively. You possess strong leadership skills, having mentored engineers and driven technical direction across teams. Your ability to communicate effectively at all levels ensures that you can translate ambiguous problem spaces into actionable technical roadmaps. You are hands-on with coding and design, setting high standards for engineering excellence and operational reliability.

You have a solid understanding of consumer-facing products and the importance of user experience. Your experience with machine learning and modern API frameworks positions you well to contribute to innovative solutions that enhance user collaboration. You thrive in environments that require both technical depth and strategic thinking, continuously integrating evolving business contexts into your work. You are passionate about fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration within your team, encouraging others to grow and succeed.

What you'll do

In this role, you will own large, ambiguous problem spaces that are directly tied to company metrics, translating them into a clear six-month technical roadmap. You will lead a team of 15–20 engineers, collaborating across team boundaries to deliver high-quality solutions. Your responsibilities will include driving the technical direction of Core Engineering roadmaps and influencing area-level decisions that shape product and platform direction. You will engage in daily coding, design authorship, and critical reviews, ensuring that the systems you develop are reliable, scalable, and maintainable.

You will mentor senior talent, raising the technical bar through coaching and example, and extend your impact through organization-level technical leadership. Your role will evolve from a cross-team technical driver to an organization-level technical strategist, optimizing for the company as a whole. You will work closely with product teams to ensure that the solutions you develop align with user needs and business goals, contributing to a more enlightened way of working.

What we offer

At Dropbox, we believe in simplifying the way people work together. We provide a range of innovative cloud-based solutions that empower individuals and businesses to share, access, and collaborate on their files seamlessly. As a Staff Backend Product Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our mission and have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies. We offer a competitive compensation package, including a salary range of $204,900—$277,200 CAD, and a collaborative work environment that fosters creativity and innovation.