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Infrastructure Software Engineer

Build infrastructure managing metadata for hundreds of billions of files

As an Infrastructure Software Engineer at Dropbox, you will build and optimize systems that manage metadata for hundreds of billions of files and handle hundreds of petabytes of user data. You will work on expanding Dropbox's role as a data-fabric, linking hundreds of millions of applications, devices, and services worldwide. Your work will focus on improving interoperability, scalability, and performance of the infrastructure to support seaml...

Why This Role?

Direct impact on systems serving millions of users worldwide

Key Responsibilities

  • Build infrastructure capable of managing metadata for hundreds of billions of files
  • Handle hundreds of petabytes of user data and facilitate millions of concurrent connections
  • Measure and optimize Dropbox's analytics platform for extracting insights from vast data volumes
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance, reliability, and security of infrastructure
  • Assist in expanding Dropbox's role as a data-fabric linking hundreds of millions of applications and services worldwide
  • Participate in on-call work occasionally to address bugs, outages, or operational issues

Requirements

  • BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field involving coding
  • 5+ years of professional software development experience
  • Demonstrated experience in building and managing large-scale, multi-threaded, and geographically distributed backend systems

Required Skills

system designbackend developmentdata managementcloud infrastructurecross-functional collaborationinfrastructure engineeringlarge-scale systemsdistributed systemssystem optimization

Indonesia Context

Working Hours Overlap:
Flexible — work your own hours
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Keywords

Infrastructure EngineerDropboxlarge-scale systemsmetadata managementdata-fabricbackend systemsscalabilityremote worldwide
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Original description from WeWorkRemotely

Headquarters: Remote - Poland Role Description As an Infrastructure Engineer, your role will be crucial in shaping and constructing the robust systems that not only support our current flagship products but also lay the groundwork for the next wave of engineering innovations. From optimizing user experiences across various projects to ensuring seamless scalability and data integrity, you'll be at the forefront of shaping the technological backbone of our platform. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you'll leverage your expertise to tackle audacious challenges and push the boundaries of what's possible. Your contributions will directly impact millions of users, as every line of code you write furthers our mission to revolutionize the way people work and collaborate. Join us in redefining the future, where your passion for building scalable, reliable systems will drive meaningful change on a global scale. Our Engineering Career Framework is viewable by anyone outside the company and describes what’s expected for our engineers at each of our career levels. Check out our blog post on this topic and more here . Responsibilities Build infrastructure capable of managing metadata for hundreds of billions of files, handling hundreds of petabytes of user data, and facilitating millions of concurrent connections. Assist in expanding Dropbox's role as the data-fabric, linking hundreds of millions of applications, devices, and services worldwide, while spearheading efforts to improve interoperability and adaptability across various ecosystems. M easur e and optimiz e Dropbox's analytics platform to maintain its status as one of the most advanced in the industry for extracting meaningful insights from vast data volumes. Collaborat e with cross-functional teams to innovate and implement solutions that enhance the performance, reliability, and security of Dropbox's infrastructure, ensuring a seamless experience for users worldwide. On-call work may be necessary occasionally to help address bugs, outages, or other operational issues, with the goal of maintaining a stable and high-quality experience for our customers. Requirements BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field involving coding (e.g., physics or mathematics), or equivalent technical experience 5 + years of professional software development experience Demonstrated experience in building and managing large-scale, multi-threaded, and geographically distributed backend systems Proficient in programming and debugging across a range of languages such as Python, Go, C/C++, or Java Experience working with operating system internals, filesystems, databases, networks, and compilers . Ability to i ndependently execute tasks at hand Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with Semaphores and Mutexes Compensation Poland Pay Range 272 000 zł — 368 000 zł PLN To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/dropbox-infrastructure-software-engineer

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Job Type
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Location
Remote · Open worldwide
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senior
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Jul 22, 2026

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