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Q&A With Dropbox Employees
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.
How employees describe working at Dropbox
customer service is absolutely abysmal
Usability, intuitive, lots of features
the service of this company provide is always excellent, amazing, powerful and fast. I love how i can save my work done in the dropbox. it is so usefful
Great company. Highly recommend if you can get hired
The two men I live chatted with who were Mitch and Alex did a great job! One of the two girls was Charlotte who was the worst I have ever seen in my life and Crystal who confused me so badly I immediately uninstalled my software from my three devices and bailed out of Dropbox for good.
What it's like to work at Dropbox
- Dropbox employees generally work 9.2 hrs a day
- Employees at Dropbox report the work pace is comfortably fast
- On a typical day, employees at Dropbox have 4+ meetings
- 85% of Dropbox employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Dropbox employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
- 67% of Dropbox employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Dropbox employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
- 81% of Dropbox employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Dropbox Employees
IDX: 0 TOT: 43
How's the work life balance at Dropbox?
depends on the team, could be 35 hours a week, could be 65 hours a week. just luck of the draw
Work-life balance is forefront at Dropbox. We tend to think of it more in terms of work-life harmony. Take the time you need for yourself and your family but show up and do your job.
What's the pay like for Sales roles at Dropbox?
It’s good and can be better than industry average for performers
Better than average / above industry standard.
What's the Sales team like at Dropbox?
Creative, collaborative, supportive and serious about winning as a team
World-class!
How difficult is it to maintain a social life while in your job at Dropbox?
very difficult, in the office 11-12+ hours a day every day
tough to balance unless you like to hang out with your coworkers
How much diversity is there among employees at Dropbox?
a lot, but feel like my team has gotten less diverse.
depends on department
What is the daily attire at Dropbox?
casual
What kind of people does Dropbox like to hire?
Friendly, talented and smart, but can't say the same about leadership team.
What is the PTO policy at Dropbox?
Unlimited PTO but you actually get "punished" when you take a few weeks normal leaves.
How hard is it to get promoted at Dropbox?
Not a fair system currently, saying YES to manager > impact made
Does Dropbox have a volunteer program?
yes
What's the work from home policy like at Dropbox?
100% remote currently, after pandemic studios for once in a while team meet
Is it possible to switch teams at Dropbox? If so, what is the process?
One year or longer, need manager blessing, same level of pay
What does the ideal candidate in the Design department look like at Dropbox?
We look at four skills. - Product thinking - Visual design - Interaction design - Process Depending on the role we may emphasize one or more of these skills. The safe bet is to try to be strong in three of these areas. On top of these we care a lot about humility, passion and a track record of shipping.
What should I wear for an interview at Dropbox?
casual clothes
If you could make changes, how would you improve the culture at Dropbox?
less politics, hire better people managers, allow people to go on vacation and disconnect
What are the team outings like at Dropbox?
there really aren't any - have leaders in place who are only work oriented, zero team building activities
What's the best part of your job at Dropbox?
coworkers
How would you compare interviewing at Dropbox to other places you've interviewed?
less rigorous and less organized
How's the vacation policy at Dropbox?
unlimited but good luck trying take it or take vacation without having to work
What benefits does Dropbox provide?
food, 401k match, wellness benefit
What do people at Dropbox think about the CEO? What do they do well and what can they improve?
better vision and strategy, more products needed, hire better people leaders
How does Dropbox make decisions around promotions?
they collect 360 reviews and self and manager assessments, but ultimately the head of team will decide
How do I do well in an interview at Dropbox?
Just know your stuff, If you are good at what you do there is nothing to be afraid of. Everyone is super nice and welcome.
How's the leadership on the Sales team at Dropbox?
World-class. No embellishment, our leaders are steller.
What's the vibe like in the Sales dept at Dropbox? How many hours are you working?
It's a very close team. They're really supportive of one another. It's a 'team environment' vs a cutthroat sales culture. We win together and celebrate together. That said, you need to bring your A-game every day and be a closer.
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Should I work at Dropbox?
45% of Dropbox employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 27% are neutral and 28% would not recommend working at Dropbox to their friends.
| 45% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 27% | Passive |
| 28% | Detractors |
