Software Engineering Interview Experience - United States
February 21, 2018
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
I had to complete a HackerRank challenge that was 90 minutes long. It was the Grid Illumination challenge, and I found it pretty challenging. I didn't pass the test cases.
However, the process was still very fun, and I had a great time.
Questions
I was only given one question:
Grid Illumination
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 19 interview experiences for the Dropbox Software Engineering role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Dropbox's interview process for their Software Engineering roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive58%
Neutral26%
Negative16%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Dropbox's Software Engineering interview process in United States.
Dropbox Work Experiences
5.0
People care about your personal growth
Software Engineering • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
May 28, 2014
Pros: I've been blown away by the people here and the amount of focus they have on bringing the best of the best into this amazing company culture. It's awesome that they emphasize making an impact and keeping their employees happy by continually challenging them and giving them so much awesome stuff to work on.
Cons: Since I've started at the company, I haven't left work before 7 at night, which isn't too late. It just makes me worry a little bit for how long I will start staying in the future when I get more ramped up.
2.0
Comp/Benefits/Remote: reason to stay. Nothing else
Engineering Manager • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
November 6, 2025
Pros: - Decent compensation.
- Top-notch benefits.
- Remote-first culture.
- Folks from L1 to L5 are pretty good; they are talented and kind.
Cons: - Leadership (specifically the new VPs of EPD, yes, we have new VPs for Engineering, Product, and Design) is clueless.
- Core: Has nothing interesting to do, and the Engineering LT in Core has an extremely low hiring bar.
- Dash: Talented people, decent LT, no idea how to make people pay for Dash.
- Career growth is almost impossible, especially L4 onwards, unless you are buddies with the right people.
1.0
No GLP-1 Coverage
Software Engineer • Current Employee
October 21, 2025
Pros: PPO and HMO options available.
Cons: For Anthem, Dropbox has picked Rightway as the pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) and has opted to not cover GLP-1 medications. Rightway is known to convince employers to not cover these benefits. Dropbox would rather save money than provide comprehensive care.
- 5.0People care about your personal growthSoftware Engineering • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMay 28, 2014Pros: I've been blown away by the people here and the amount of focus they have on bringing the best of the best into this amazing company culture. It's awesome that they emphasize making an impact and keeping their employees happy by continually challenging them and giving them so much awesome stuff to work on.Cons: Since I've started at the company, I haven't left work before 7 at night, which isn't too late. It just makes me worry a little bit for how long I will start staying in the future when I get more ramped up.
- 2.0Comp/Benefits/Remote: reason to stay. Nothing elseEngineering Manager • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesNovember 6, 2025Pros: - Decent compensation. - Top-notch benefits. - Remote-first culture. - Folks from L1 to L5 are pretty good; they are talented and kind.Cons: - Leadership (specifically the new VPs of EPD, yes, we have new VPs for Engineering, Product, and Design) is clueless. - Core: Has nothing interesting to do, and the Engineering LT in Core has an extremely low hiring bar. - Dash: Talented people, decent LT, no idea how to make people pay for Dash. - Career growth is almost impossible, especially L4 onwards, unless you are buddies with the right people.
- 1.0No GLP-1 CoverageSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeOctober 21, 2025Pros: PPO and HMO options available.Cons: For Anthem, Dropbox has picked Rightway as the pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) and has opted to not cover GLP-1 medications. Rightway is known to convince employers to not cover these benefits. Dropbox would rather save money than provide comprehensive care.
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