Director of Engineering - Dash
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Role Description
As Director of Engineering, you will be responsible for people management, technical direction, and driving major strategic and product initiatives. You will have significant strategic impact and influence the direction of the company, as well as direct responsibility for new products. You will do this together with an amazing team of talented, passionate engineers and engineering managers, as well as cross functional leaders.
This role represents an extraordinary opportunity to oversee our new business unit, Dropbox Dash, focused on building universal search for all your cloud documents and AI-powered assistant tools to make your life more productive. Additionally, you will represent the interests of Dropbox engineers 'on the ground' in Poland, ensuring that Dropbox continues to develop as a center of excellence for this growing business unit. As such, this role requires an experienced and versatile leader with a passion for building and grow new teams.
Responsibilities
Lead the team in setting the right balance between urgency and the high quality bar expected by both our customers and the broader Dropbox engineering teams, through implementing clear repeatable engineering processes
Partner closely with leaders across Engineering, Product, Design, HR and Talent Acquisition to set organizational and technical strategy, as well as support engineering managers in Europe and North America
Foster a healthy and collaborative culture in Poland that embodies Dropbox's values and continue to develop Dropbox as one of the best places to work
Drive results by identifying impactful opportunities and ensuring long-term growth and customer impact
Inspire team with a clear direction, fostering an environment where innovation flourishes and bold ideas are encouraged
Foster talent development by supporting personal growth, career advancement, and diverse hiring practices
Cultivate a collaborative and inclusive culture, championing team members and upholding our company values
Ensure excellence through quality feedback, risk mitigation, and alignment with technical strategy and business goals
Requirements
BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field (e.g. physics or mathematics)
10+ years of experience in an engineering leadership role (4+ years as a Senior Manager or Director) with a track record of successfully managing and growing engineering teams
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
Experience in defining and implementing engineering processes and best practices
Proven ability to drive innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership
Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in managing and collaborating with teams across diverse geographic locations and multiple time zones
Total Rewards
Dropbox applies increased tax deductible costs (50%) to remuneration earned by certain qualifying employees (to the extent an employee will be involved in the creation of the software as an “author”) for the transfer of copyrights, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Personal Income Tax Act.
About the job
Director of Engineering - Dash
To see similar active jobs please follow this link: Remote Management jobs
Role Description
As Director of Engineering, you will be responsible for people management, technical direction, and driving major strategic and product initiatives. You will have significant strategic impact and influence the direction of the company, as well as direct responsibility for new products. You will do this together with an amazing team of talented, passionate engineers and engineering managers, as well as cross functional leaders.
This role represents an extraordinary opportunity to oversee our new business unit, Dropbox Dash, focused on building universal search for all your cloud documents and AI-powered assistant tools to make your life more productive. Additionally, you will represent the interests of Dropbox engineers 'on the ground' in Poland, ensuring that Dropbox continues to develop as a center of excellence for this growing business unit. As such, this role requires an experienced and versatile leader with a passion for building and grow new teams.
Responsibilities
Lead the team in setting the right balance between urgency and the high quality bar expected by both our customers and the broader Dropbox engineering teams, through implementing clear repeatable engineering processes
Partner closely with leaders across Engineering, Product, Design, HR and Talent Acquisition to set organizational and technical strategy, as well as support engineering managers in Europe and North America
Foster a healthy and collaborative culture in Poland that embodies Dropbox's values and continue to develop Dropbox as one of the best places to work
Drive results by identifying impactful opportunities and ensuring long-term growth and customer impact
Inspire team with a clear direction, fostering an environment where innovation flourishes and bold ideas are encouraged
Foster talent development by supporting personal growth, career advancement, and diverse hiring practices
Cultivate a collaborative and inclusive culture, championing team members and upholding our company values
Ensure excellence through quality feedback, risk mitigation, and alignment with technical strategy and business goals
Requirements
BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field (e.g. physics or mathematics)
10+ years of experience in an engineering leadership role (4+ years as a Senior Manager or Director) with a track record of successfully managing and growing engineering teams
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
Experience in defining and implementing engineering processes and best practices
Proven ability to drive innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership
Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in managing and collaborating with teams across diverse geographic locations and multiple time zones
Total Rewards
Dropbox applies increased tax deductible costs (50%) to remuneration earned by certain qualifying employees (to the extent an employee will be involved in the creation of the software as an “author”) for the transfer of copyrights, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Personal Income Tax Act.