Senior Infrastructure Software Engineer, Storage Core

About This Role

Key ResponsibilitiesAI-extracted

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  Design, implement, and maintain large-scale distributed storage systems that ensure data durability, availability, and performance.
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  Collaborate with peers to evolve the architecture of Dropbox's core storage infrastructure for improved scalability and efficiency.
• 3
  Contribute to the design of replication, erasure coding, and system lifecycle management systems that balance cost, reliability, and performance.
• 4
  Write high-quality, performant, and maintainable code in Go and Rust.
• 5
  Participate in the on-call rotation, gaining firsthand experience operating Dropbox's production storage systems.
• 6
  Investigate and resolve complex production issues, performing root cause analysis and driving continuous reliability improvements.
• 7
  Partner with cross-functional teams (Networking, Hardware, Capacity Planning) to deliver end-to-end reliable and cost-efficient storage solutions.

RequirementsAI-extracted

• 9+ years of strong understanding of distributed systems principles, including replication, consistency, and fault tolerance.
• Experience developing and debugging production services in C++, Go, or Rust.
• Familiarity with distributed storage systems, file systems, or data infrastructure at scale.
• Demonstrated ability to write efficient, reliable, and maintainable code in mission-critical environments.
• Experience troubleshooting complex systems and participating in on-call or operational rotations.
• Solid communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across infrastructure and product teams.

Perks & BenefitsAI-extracted