Principal Machine Learning Engineer, New Initiatives

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, C Programming, C++, Caffe, Deep Learning, Effective communication skills, Machine learning techniques, Python Programming, TensorFlow

Job Description

Team Description

Our Engineering team is working to simplify the way people work together. They’re building a family of products that handle over a billion files a day for people around the world. With our broad mission and massive scale, there are countless opportunities to make an impact.

Role Description

We are looking for a technical leader to help shape the Machine Learning agenda for Dropbox’s new initiatives. This will involve developing high impact ML solutions that touch hundreds of millions of people and a *lot* of data. From images to documents in every language, using the full range of Machine Learning techniques from deep learning, interacting with modern LLMs (natural language), computer vision, etc. and executing everywhere from mobile devices to large clusters on our back-end infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• You will work with machine learning experts across Dropbox to help shape where and how we use machine learning
• You will build delightful products and experiences for millions, while working alongside an excellent, multi-functional team across Engineering, Product and Design
• You will help craft the direction of machine learning and artificial intelligence at Dropbox

Requirements

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field involving Machine Learning, or equivalent technical experience
• 10+ years of experience building machine learning or AI systems in applied settings
• Demonstrated skill develop deep learning model architectures in practice
• Strong communication skills and a demonstrated passion for helping others leverage machine learning
• Proven software engineering skills across multiple languages Python, C/C++ and ML packages (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Caffe, Theano, Torch)

Total Rewards

For candidates hired in San Francisco metro, New York City metro, or Seattle metro, the expected salary/On-Target Earnings (OTE) range for the role is currently $276,300 - $325,000 - $373,800. 

For candidates hired in the following locations: Austin (TX) metro, Chicago metro, California (outside SF metro), Colorado, Connecticut (outside NYC metro), Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York (outside NYC metro), Oregon, Pennsylvania (outside NYC or DC metro), Washington (outside Seattle metro) and Washington DC metro, the expected salary/On-Target Earnings (OTE) range for the role is currently $248,600 - $292,500 - $336,400. 

For candidates hired in all other US locations, the expected salary/On-Target Earnings (OTE) range for this role is currently $221,000 - $260,000 - $299,000. 

Range(s) is subject to change. Dropbox takes a number of factors into account when determining individual starting pay, including job and level they are hired into, location/metropolitan area, skillset, and peer compensation. Dropbox uses the zip code of an employee’s remote work location to determine which metropolitan pay range we use. 

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).

Dropbox is committed to investing in the holistic health and wellbeing of all Dropboxers and their families. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to: * Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage

• (US Only) Competitive 401(k) Plan with a generous company match and immediate vesting
• Flexible Time Off/Paid Time Off, paid holidays, 11 Company-wide PTO days, Volunteer time off and more
• Protection Plans including; Life Insurance, Disability Insurance and Travel benefit plans
• Perks Allowance to be used on what matters most to you, whether that’s wellness, learning and development, food & groceries, and much more
• Parental benefits including; Parental Leave, Child and Adult Care, Day Care FSA (US Only), Fertility Benefits (US Only), Adoption and Surrogacy support and Lactation Support

Mental Health and Wellness benefits Free Dropbox space for your friends and family 

Additional benefits details are available upon request.

Benefits

Dropbox is committed to investing in the holistic health and wellbeing of all Dropboxers and their families. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:

• Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage*
• Retirement Savings through a defined contribution pension or savings plan**
• Dropbox provides a Flexible PTO Policy in addition to your statutory holidays allowing you to unplug, unwind, and refresh
• Dropbox also provides exclusive additional paid time off for all FTE employees across the Globe, in addition to any relevant statutory holidays
• Protection Plans including Life and Disability Insurance*
• A Perks Allowance to be used on what matters most to you, whether that’s wellness, learning and development, food & groceries, and much more
• Parental benefits including; Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Adoptions and Surrogacy support, and Lactation support

Additional benefits details are available upon request.

*Where group plans are not available, allowances are provided
**Benefit, amount, and type are dependent on geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy

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. A big part of that effort is our support for members and allies of internal groups like Asians at Dropbox, BlackDropboxers, Latinx, Pridebox (LGBTQ), Vets at Dropbox, Women at Dropbox, ATX Diversity (based in Austin, Texas) and the Dropbox Empowerment Network (based in Dublin, Ireland).