[Remote] Senior Infrastructure Software Engineer, Search Platform

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Dropbox is a leading platform revolutionizing the way people work and collaborate. They are seeking a Senior Infrastructure Software Engineer to develop scalable systems that support their flagship products and enhance user experiences. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to tackle complex challenges and innovate the technological backbone of the platform.

Responsibilities

• Build a Next-Generation Search Platform: Develop a robust, highly scalable in-house search platform to power Dropbox Dash -AI-powered search for work
• Unify Search Experiences: Design and implement a singular search platform that integrates search for Dropbox Dash with Dropbox’s file and folder search, delivering a seamless and cohesive user experience
• Support Diverse Search Use Cases: Enable a wide range of search and retrieval capabilities, including lexical search, vector search, multi-modal search, Q&A, and recommendations, to meet evolving customer needs
• Scale the Indexing Platform: Build a highly scalable indexing infrastructure capable of handling trillions of documents while ensuring performance, reliability, and efficiency
• Drive International Expansion: Expand the search platform's capabilities to support Dropbox’s growing global user base, ensuring a consistent, high-quality experience worldwide

Skills

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field involving coding (e.g., physics or mathematics), or equivalent technical experience
• 9+ years of professional software development experience
• Proven track record constructing and managing expansive, multi-threaded, geographically dispersed backend systems
• Proficient in programming and debugging across a range of languages such as Python, Go, C/C++, or Java
• Extensive experience working with operating system internals, filesystems, databases, networks, and compilers considered advantageous
• Ability to navigate and thrive in ambiguous situations, showcasing adaptability and open-ended problem solving
• Capable of taking ownership of long-term projects and seeing them through to completion
• Ability to set medium-to-long term strategy for business-impacting projects
• Experience working with Search Infrastructure tools such as ElasticSearch

Company Overview

Dropbox is a smart workspace company that provides secure file sharing, collaboration, and storage solutions. It was founded in 2007, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.dropbox.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship

Dropbox has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 47 in 2026, 116 in 2025, 101 in 2024, 103 in 2023, 166 in 2022, 197 in 2021, 157 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.