[Remote] Senior Infrastructure Software Engineer, Storage Core

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Dropbox is a leading file hosting service that enables users to store and share files across devices. They are seeking a Senior Infrastructure Software Engineer for their Storage team to design, build, and operate large-scale storage systems that ensure high durability and scalability for millions of users. The role involves collaborating with engineers to improve reliability and performance, while also gaining exposure to complex distributed systems challenges.ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and maintain large-scale distributed storage systems that ensure data durability, availability, and performanceCollaborate with peers to evolve the architecture of Dropbox’s core storage infrastructure for improved scalability and efficiencyContribute to the design of replication, erasure coding, and system lifecycle management systems that balance cost, reliability, and performanceWrite high-quality, performant, and maintainable code in Go and RustParticipate in the on-call rotation, gaining firsthand experience operating Dropbox’s production storage systemsInvestigate and resolve complex production issues, performing root cause analysis and driving continuous reliability improvementsPartner with cross-functional teams (Networking, Hardware, Capacity Planning) to deliver end-to-end reliable and cost-efficient storage solutionsTake ownership of scoped projects and demonstrate growth toward leading larger, cross-team technical initiativesSkills9+ years of strong understanding of distributed systems principles, including replication, consistency, and fault toleranceExperience developing and debugging production services in C++, Go, or RustFamiliarity with distributed storage systems, file systems, or data infrastructure at scaleDemonstrated ability to write efficient, reliable, and maintainable code in mission-critical environmentsExperience troubleshooting complex systems and participating in on-call or operational rotationsSolid communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across infrastructure and product teamsEagerness to learn, grow, and contribute to multi-year infrastructure evolution initiativesExperience building and operating large-scale object storage or distributed storage systems (e.g. S3, Ceph, GFS/Colossus)Deep interest in systems performance, profiling, and low-level optimizationFamiliarity with replication protocols, erasure coding, and data placement algorithmsExperience with production monitoring, observability, and incident response workflowsContributions to infrastructure projects, open-source systems, or developer tooling that improved reliability and performanceCompany OverviewDropbox 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.