You have opted out of job matches in .
To undo this, go to the 'Skills and Interests' section of your preferences.
Posted 14 days ago
Requirements and responsibilities
Role DescriptionAs a Staff Software Engineer on the Growth Monetization team within Core Growth Engineering, you will play a crucial role in optimizing how millions of users discover, trial, and purchase Dropbox products. You'll lead technical strategy for our checkout, trial, conversion, and subscription systems—directly impacting revenue growth and customer retention.This is a high-visibility, high-impact role where you'll architect and build AI-forward solutions to personalize the customer journey, optimize conversion funnels, and reduce churn. You'll partner closely with Product, Data Science, and Design to define the future of Dropbox monetization while mentoring a team of 15 engineers across experience levels.Your work will have immediate, measurable business impact. You'll get substantial exposure to Growth leadership, shape the technical direction of a critical revenue-driving platform, and help build a best-in-class monetization engineering practice.Dropbox is a Virtual First company. For this role, we are currently only authorized to hire candidates from the following provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Saskatchewan.ResponsibilitiesLead the design and implementation of scalable, reliable systems powering Dropbox's monetization flows (checkout, trials, subscriptions, pricing)Define and drive the technical roadmap for Growth Monetization, aligning engineering investments with business prioritiesArchitect AI/ML-powered solutions for conversion optimization, personalized offers, and predictive churn modelingOwn end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-functional projects with direct revenue impactEstablish engineering best practices, improve system reliability, and drive down technical debtMentor engineers across the team, fostering growth and elevating technical capabilitiesPartner with Product, Data Science, and Design to translate business goals into technical solutionsMany teams at Dropbox run Services with on-call rotations, which entails being available for calls during both core and non-core business hours. If a team has an on-call rotation, all engineers on the team are expected to participate in the rotation as part of their employment. Applicants are encouraged to ask for more details of the rotations to which the applicant is applying.Requirements12+ years of software engineering experience, with 3+ years operating at a senior or staff levelStrong full-stack engineering skills with proficiency in modern frontend frameworks (React, TypeScript) and backend technologies (Python, Go, or similar)Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical projects from conception through deliveryExperience designing and scaling systems that handle high traffic and require high reliabilityTrack record of influencing technical strategy and driving architectural decisions beyond immediate team scopeProven ability to mentor engineers and raise the technical bar across a teamStrong product intuition and ability to balance technical excellence with business impactPreferred QualificationsExperience with monetization, payments, checkout, or e-commerce platformsBackground in growth engineering, conversion optimization, or experimentation platformsFamiliarity with ML/AI applications in personalization or funnel optimizationExperience with subscription-based or SaaS business modelsPrior experience at a company operating at significant scale (millions of users)CompensationCanada Pay Range: $204,900—$277,200 CAD. The range listed above is the expected annual salary/OTE (On-Target Earnings) for this role, subject to change.Salary/OTE is just one component of Dropbox’s total rewards package. All regular employees are also eligible for the corporate bonus program or a sales incentive (target included in OTE) as well as stock in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).Company DescriptionDropbox isn’t just a workplace—it’s a living lab for designing a more enlightened way of working. Our Virtual First model combines the autonomy of a distributed workplace with the power of human connection, creating space for meaningful work and lasting relationships.Team DescriptionThe Dropbox Engineering Team develops the technology, platforms, and products that create more enlightened ways of working for hundreds of millions of people. Our platform features a robust systems software layer that stores and processes exabytes of data, and a suite of growing services that enhance core products like our sharing and sync engine.Virtual FirstDay to day, teams work remotely with nonlinear schedules and core collaboration hours that support deep focus and individual working styles. While remote work is the primary experience, we also prioritize intentional, in-person connection through regular team gatherings, on-demand workspaces, and Dropbox Neighborhood events.This role requires travel to offsites and various other team gatherings (approximately 5-10% of the year or 2-3 days per quarter). We provide advance notice when possible and encourage candidates to discuss any accommodation needs during the interview process.
Optionally, you can add more information later (benefits, pre-screening questions, etc.)