Dropbox
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SeniorInfrastructureSoftwareEngineer,SearchPlatform
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“Senior Infrastructure Software Engineer, Search Platform at Dropbox. Skills: Search Platform, Scalable systems, Backend development. Build a robust, highly scalable in-house search platform. Unify search for Dropbox Dash”
Industry & Context.
Open-ended problem solving
On-call rotation
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Equivalent technical experience, 9+ years of professional software development experience, Proven track record constructing and managing expansive, multi-threaded, geographically dispersed backend systems, Proficient in programming and debugging across a range of languages, Ability to navigate and thrive in ambiguous situations, Capable of taking ownership of long-term projects, Ability to set medium-to-long term strategy
Nice to Have
Experience working with Search Infrastructure tools, Extensive experience working with operating system internals, Extensive experience working with filesystems, Extensive experience working with databases, Extensive experience working with networks, Extensive experience working with compilers
What You'll Do.
highly scalable in-house search platform
Unify search for Dropbox Dash
Integrate search for Dropbox Dash with file and
Design a singular search platform
Implement a singular search platform
Enable search and retrieval capabilities
Support lexical search
Support vector search
Support multi-modal search
Support recommendations
Build a highly scalable indexing infrastructure
Handle trillions of documents
Expand search platform capabilities
Support global user base
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams
Process & Methodology
Long-term projects, Medium-to-long term strategy
Full Job Description
Role Description As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, your role will be crucial in shaping and constructing the robust systems that not only support our current flagship products but also lay the groundwork for the next wave of engineering innovations. From optimizing user experiences across various projects to ensuring seamless scalability and data integrity, you'll be at the forefront of shaping the technological backbone of our platform. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you'll leverage your expertise to tackle audacious challenges and push the boundaries of what's possible. Your contributions will directly impact millions of users, as every line of code you write furthers our mission to revolutionize the way people work and collaborate. Joining us in redefining the future, where your passion for building scalable, reliable systems will drive meaningful change on a global scale. Our Engineering Career Framework is viewable by anyone outside the company and describes what’s expected for our engineers at each of our career levels. Check out our blog post on this topic and more here. Responsibilities Build a Next-Generation Search Platform: Develop a robust, highly scalable in-house search platform to power Dropbox Dash -AI-powered search for work. Unify Search Experiences: Design and implement a singular search platform that integrates search for Dropbox Dash with Dropbox’s file and folder search, delivering a seamless and cohesive user experience. Support Diverse Search Use Cases: Enable a wide range of search and retrieval capabilities, including lexical search, vector search, multi-modal search, Q&A, and recommendations, to meet evolving customer needs. Scale the Indexing Platform: Build a highly scalable indexing infrastructure capable of handling trillions of documents while ensuring performance, reliability, and efficiency. Drive International Expansion: Expand the search platform's capabilities to support Dropbox’s growing global user base,
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