Senior Infrastructure Software Engineer, Identity & Auth Engineering

About the Role

The Identity platform is a critical component of Dropbox's infrastructure, and your work will have a direct impact on the company's ability to expand its product offerings and support its growing user base. You will be part of a talented team of engineers who are passionate about building scalable, secure, and reliable systems that drive business growth.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with product engineering and internal teams to implement identity-related use cases and features
• Design and implement large-scale distributed systems, APIs, and persistent storage solutions
• Develop and maintain scalable, secure, and reliable identity systems that support multiple products
• Work on phased data migrations, ensuring minimal disruption to existing services
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize project requirements
• Participate in code reviews, ensuring high-quality code and adherence to best practices
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, providing technical guidance and support to junior engineers
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, ensuring that knowledge is shared across the team
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in identity and authentication

What We Are Looking For

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on infrastructure, identity, and authentication
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++
• Experience with cloud-based systems, such as AWS or Google Cloud
• Strong understanding of identity and authentication protocols, such as OAuth, OpenID Connect, and SAML
• Experience with distributed systems, microservices architecture, and containerization (e.g., Docker)
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with experience working with cross-functional teams
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and version control systems (e.g., Git)

Nice to Have

• Experience with security frameworks and compliance regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Kubernetes)
• Experience with machine learning or artificial intelligence applications
• Experience with cloud-based identity and access management (IAM) solutions
• Certification in cloud computing, cybersecurity, or a related field

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and equity package
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible PTO policy and paid holidays
• Remote work stipend and home office setup support
• Access to professional development opportunities, training, and conferences
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a team of talented engineers
• Opportunity to work on large-scale, complex systems that drive business growth
• Recognition and reward for outstanding performance and contributions

• Familiarize yourself with Dropbox's Engineering Career Framework to understand the skills and expectations for this role.
• Highlight your experience with large-scale distributed systems, identity and authentication protocols, and cloud-based systems in your resume and cover letter.
• Prepare to showcase your collaboration and communication skills, as well as your ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Be ready to provide specific examples of your experience with technical challenges and how you overcame them.
• Consider creating a personal project or contributing to open-source projects to demonstrate your technical skills and passion for software engineering.
• Research Dropbox's products and services to understand the company's vision and how your role contributes to its success.
• Practice your coding skills and be prepared for a technical interview, focusing on problem-solving and system design.