Principal Engineer • Lead

Who you are

You are a highly skilled expert with extensive experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) — you have a proven track record of shaping and executing intelligence visions that drive revenue growth and enhance productivity. Your expertise in Automation, Data Analytics, and Visualization allows you to deliver transformative experiences for customers, partners, and colleagues alike.

You possess strong leadership skills and have experience providing mentorship and technical guidance — you cultivate a culture of excellence and continuous learning within your team. Your ability to collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, infrastructure, and legal stakeholders ensures that AI-powered products are delivered responsibly and effectively.

You have a holistic view of systems and architecture, ensuring they are scalable, reliable, secure, and maintainable over multiple years — your strategic problem-solving skills enable you to address complex challenges in intelligence systems and data pipelines. You are comfortable making informed architectural decisions that ensure long-term scalability and success.

Desirable

Familiarity with AI-assisted development practices in large codebases is a plus — you may have experience representing engineering externally through talks, blogs, or industry events, showcasing your thought leadership in the field.

What you'll do

In this role, you will define, drive, and communicate the technical vision for intelligence, AI, and data initiatives — ensuring alignment with the organization's strategy and goals. You will lead the design, development, and deployment of robust, scalable, and secure AI solutions that foster innovation through emerging technologies.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that technical efforts are strategically aligned and deliver measurable impact — your role will involve addressing complex challenges and making informed decisions that shape the future of the organization’s intelligence capabilities.

You will mentor and guide team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement — your leadership will be crucial in cultivating an environment where innovation thrives and team members feel empowered to contribute their best work.

What we offer

At Dropbox, you will be part of a mission-driven organization that values creativity and innovation — we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. You will have the opportunity to work remotely from Canada, allowing for flexibility in your work environment while contributing to impactful projects that shape the future of technology.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with a supportive culture that prioritizes professional growth and development. Join us in delivering transformative experiences that enhance productivity and drive success for our customers and partners.