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Software Engineering Interview Experience - San Francisco, California

September 1, 2013
Negative ExperienceNo Offer

Process

I had a really strange experience. They had me for the wrong position!

I applied at a career fair. The person who took my resume didn't even look at me, then blandly said, "Take a t-shirt and go." I thought Dropbox hired people first and then found a fitting role. No.

I was invited for an on-campus interview. Apparently, it wasn't even an engineering position but something like a sales position, and not full-time. My resume clearly states I'm seeking an engineering, full-time position.

God knows why they made me go to the interview only to find out (thanks to a smart lady interviewing me) that I indeed should not have been called for it.

So, an immediate reject.

Did it annoy me? Yes! Not for the time or effort, but for getting my hopes up :(

Questions

Interviewer: I think I am not the right interviewer for you. Let me check what's going on. ME: Ehh...

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Interview Statistics

The following metrics were computed from 8 interview experiences for the Dropbox Software Engineering role in San Francisco, California.

Success Rate

0%
Pass Rate

Dropbox's interview process for their Software Engineering roles in San Francisco, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.

Experience Rating

Positive63%
Neutral25%
Negative13%

Candidates reported having very good feelings for Dropbox's Software Engineering interview process in San Francisco, California.

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