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 qualities and are adept at defining technical directions for intelligence initiatives — you thrive in environments where you can mentor and provide technical guidance to cultivate a culture of excellence and continuous learning. Your ability to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams ensures that technical efforts are strategically aligned and deliver measurable impact.

You have a holistic view of systems and architecture, ensuring they are scalable, reliable, secure, and maintainable over multiple years — your experience in addressing complex challenges in intelligence systems and data pipelines makes you a valuable asset to any organization. You are familiar with AI-assisted development practices in large codebases and have experience representing engineering externally through talks, blogs, or industry events.

Desirable

Experience with emerging technologies and a passion for innovation are highly desirable — you are always looking for ways to integrate new technologies into existing systems to enhance functionality and user experience. You have a strong understanding of privacy and ethical considerations in AI development, ensuring that products are delivered responsibly.

What you'll do

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

You will play a central role in strategic problem-solving, addressing complex challenges in intelligence systems and data pipelines — your informed architectural decisions will ensure long-term scalability and success. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to deliver AI-powered or data-intensive products, ensuring that all efforts are aligned with organizational objectives.

Your responsibilities will also include mentoring team members and fostering a culture of continuous learning — you will encourage innovation and excellence within your team, helping to shape the next generation of AI solutions. You will be expected to stay updated on industry trends and advancements in AI and ML, integrating relevant findings into your work.

What we offer

At Dropbox, you will be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation — we offer competitive compensation packages, including a salary range of $256,300—$346,700 USD depending on your location and experience. You will have the opportunity to work remotely, allowing for flexibility in your work environment.

We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement — we believe that diverse teams build better products and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Join us in shaping the future of AI and data solutions at Dropbox.