Principal Software Engineer, Core Sharing & Collaboration

Dropbox · AI/ML

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Full Time$227,800–$385,200 USDPosted Sep 3, 2026

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Category
AI/ML
Employment type
Full Time
Experience level
Staff
Job salary
$227,800–$385,200 USD

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Original employer: DropboxSource ATS: DropboxLast checked: Sep 6, 2026Job status: Active

Dropbox is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for their Core Sharing & Collaboration team to drive AI adoption and foundational architecture in a fully remote role within the United States.

As a Principal Engineer, you will tackle ambiguous, high-impact technical problems, shaping long-term strategies for customer-facing products used by millions. You will serve as a technical partner to senior leadership while remaining hands-on with development, leveraging AI to improve productivity and product value across distributed systems.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Remote - US all locations
Salary $227,800–$385,200 USD
Principal level leadership
Focus on AI-powered foundations
Virtual First company

What You’ll Bring

Advanced degree in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience
15+ Years of experience designing large scale software systems
Proven success operating at a Principal level
Experience building consumer facing products at scale
Broad technical expertise across frontend, mobile, search, databases, or distributed systems
Practical experience applying modern ML and LLM based APIs in production

What You’ll Get

Corporate bonus program
Stock in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Benefits not specified in the listing

About the Company

Dropbox is a global collaboration platform that operates on a Virtual First model, prioritizing distributed work while maintaining meaningful human connection. The company focuses on designing tools that enable a more enlightened way of working through modern technology and AI.

Listing checked for remote eligibility · Posted Sep 3, 2026 · DropboxApply
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