Process
I applied online, and the process was quite quick.
The first round was a 60-minute coding challenge with 12 test cases to pass.
The second round was a technical phone screen where you needed to code on a shared screen. The interviewer was patient and walked me through the question, discussing doubts and issues as I coded. It was a pleasant experience overall.
Questions
The question has been discussed on Glassdoor: "implementing a data structure to count the number of hits to a website in the last 5 minutes."
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 204 interview experiences for the Dropbox Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Dropbox's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having good feelings for Dropbox's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Dropbox Work Experiences
- 5.0Amazing place to work at!Software Engineer • Current EmployeeHouston, Texas, United StatesApril 11, 2023Pros: Great benefits: unlimited PTO, insurance, a perks allowance of $1750 per quarter to spend on basically anything, 8 free therapy sessions per year, and 6 months of parental leave for parents with newborns. Fully remote, and they let you set your own schedule outside of core collaboration hours. Amazing work-life balance. Work is interesting and challenging. Top pay for all roles. Management and team members are great to work with. Optional offsite events to meet your team every quarter. Very clear structure for promotions. Diverse group of coworkers.Cons: They usually pay new hires more than people who get promoted internally for the same level, which is not unusual in the industry.
- 4.0Chill place, but not the most stableSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesMay 4, 2023Pros: Great WLB. Good benefits. Great pay. Great people.Cons: Constant shifting of priorities from senior leadership. Annual reorgs. Layoffs.
- 5.0Great Pay, Slow TechSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesFebruary 15, 2022Pros: Great pay and benefits compared to peer companies. Great work-life balance.Cons: The technology stack is a little old, and progress is slow.
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