At Dropbox, our Mobile Engineering team is pivotal in enhancing the way users interact with their digital content through our mobile application. With millions of users worldwide relying on Dropbox to streamline their workflows and keep their important files secure and accessible, our mission is to continually enhance the core experience of our mobile app, making it more intuitive, efficient, and user-friendly. Moreover, our team is passionate about leveraging the latest technologies and methodologies to deliver seamless, robust, and engaging mobile experiences that meet the evolving needs of our diverse user base. As an Android Software Engineer in our dynamic team, you will play a pivotal role in driving this mission forward.

This position offer a unique opportunity to make a significant impact not only on the Dropbox app and its users, but to also work with others in a way that transcends geographical and device boundaries. You will be at the forefront of solving complex technical challenges, working across different development stacks, and collaborating with a cross-functional team of talented individuals who are equally passionate about creating exceptional mobile experiences.

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• Build intuitive features, enhancing user engagement and experience on our Android application for mobile users.
• Identify and solve foundational issues in the mobile codebase, including potential rearchitecting for better performance and maintainability.
• Collaborate with the team to uphold software development best practices, maintaining a high quality of code through reviews and adherence to standards.
• Work with product managers and designers to create thoughtful features, ensuring alignment with user needs and company goals.
• Utilize advanced problem-solving to address complex mobile development challenges, including optimization and debugging.
• Stay updated with the latest Android development trends and practices, engaging in continuous personal and professional growth.
• Communicate effectively within the team, fostering collaboration and supporting team member growth.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field involving coding (e.g., Physics or Mathematics), or equivalent technical experience
• 2+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong engineering skills and software fundamentals in developing Android applications
• Experience working with large native code bases with significant complexity
• Experience working in a team environment and collaborating with cross-functional groups
• A passion for building consumer applications with elegant and clean interfaces

• Proficiency in Kotlin
• Experience developing, testing, shipping and supporting a product for hundreds of thousands of users

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