Role Description

We are seeking a motivated Network Engineer to join Dropbox’s Network Engineering team. You’ll work alongside senior and mid level engineers to design, implement, and optimize enterprise network infrastructure across data centers, offices, wireless networks, and cloud environments.

This role provides hands-on opportunities to build expertise in network automation, performance optimization, cloud networking, and security. You’ll support ongoing projects while helping expand the team’s capabilities in automation, observability, and cloud infrastructure consolidation.

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

Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize networks using Datadog, Kentik NetFlow, and synthetic testing.
Support datacenter and studio office network deployments, upgrades, and retrofits.
Assist in day-to-day CorpNet operations including stand-ups and vendor calls.
Contribute to Aruba Cloud wireless migrations and ongoing management.
Support AWS, GCP, Azure, and OCI networking initiatives including VPC design, routing, and security optimization.
Assist with Zscaler ZIA/ZPA/ZDX/ZCC projects including DR testing and Business Continuity deployments.
Develop, test, and maintain network automation scripts using Ansible and Python.
Contribute to automation of datacenter office deployments to reduce manual effort and streamline provisioning.
Work with Terraform and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, ArgoCD, etc.) to enable repeatable deployments.
Maintain and improve NetBox, Oxidized, ACL management, and IPAM systems.
Document network architectures, procedures, and operational guides.
Contribute to knowledge sharing by writing technical runbooks and training materials.
Support network segmentation and traffic inspection projects to enhance security posture.
Assist in secrets and certificate management across enterprise platforms.
Participate in performance optimization initiatives to improve end-user experience.

On-call work may be necessary occasionally to help address bugs, outages, or other operational issues, with the goal of maintaining a stable and high-quality experience for our customers.

Requirements

Hands-on experience with Cisco and Juniper platforms.
Familiarity with network automation using Ansible, Python, and Terraform.
Understanding of cloud networking concepts (AWS, GCP, Azure, OCI).
Experience with enterprise networking technologies: DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and Wi-Fi.
Knowledge of monitoring platforms: Datadog, Kentik, NetBox, IPAM.
Basic familiarity with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, ArgoCD).
Strong interest in zero trust security (Zscaler) and performance optimization.

Preferred Qualifications

Exposure to Aruba wireless (on-prem and cloud).
Experience with Zscaler tools (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX, ZCC).
Knowledge of Vault or other secrets management platforms.
Familiarity with containers and Kubernetes networking.
Strong written skills for technical documentation and runbooks.

Company Description

Dropbox isn’t just a workplace—it’s a living lab for designing a more enlightened way of working. We’re a global community of bold visionaries and resourceful doers shaping the future of Dropbox and, in turn, the future of work. 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. With a startup mindset and enterprise-level opportunities, we expect Dropbox employees to think critically, stay curious, and use modern tools, including AI, to improve how work gets done. Here, you can be who you are and grow into who you’re meant to be. You own your impact, helping make work more intuitive, joyful, and human for yourself and hundreds of millions of people worldwide. If you’re ready to push boundaries and challenge yourself, Dropbox is ready for you.

Team Description

The Dropbox Engineering Team develops the technology, platforms, and products that create more enlightened ways of working for hundreds of millions of people. Customers rely on Dropbox to manage, share, and collaborate on content seamlessly—our engineering makes that easier and more intuitive than ever before.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. We’re also driving innovation with new offerings such as Dash, our AI-powered knowledge management engine. Our infrastructure spans high-performance servers and cutting-edge components across multiple data centers worldwide, ensuring reliability, speed, and scalability at a global scale. We think like a startup but build for an enterprise, exploring new possibilities that transform how people work. If you're excited about turning complex technical challenges into intuitive solutions at scale, join our Engineering team.

Virtual First

Dropbox’s Virtual First way of working is designed to help people do their best work with flexibility, autonomy, and connection. Day to day, teams work remotely with nonlinear schedules and core collaboration hours that support deep focus and individual working styles. We prioritize asynchronous communication to improve clarity, respect deep work time, and reduce unnecessary meetings. While remote work is the primary experience for our employees, we also prioritize intentional, in-person connection. We bring teams together through regular team gatherings, on-demand workspaces, and Dropbox Neighborhood events in order to strengthen team cohesion, foster creativity, and enhance momentum. Virtual First is built to provide the same access to opportunity, growth, and impact for everyone, regardless of location.

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.

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Dropbox is an equal opportunity employer. We are a welcoming place for everyone, and we do our best to make sure all people feel supported and connected at work.