Software Engineer (Internship) Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
Process
First, I had to complete a coding challenge on HackerRank, which was relatively straightforward.
I heard back the next day and scheduled a technical phone interview with an engineer. The engineer was friendly and seemed genuinely interested in my projects. They were also professional and encouraging while I wrote code.
I heard back a few days later and scheduled an on-site interview. The on-site involved:
- Three technical interviews
- Lunch
- An office tour and product demo
It was overall a pretty fun day, and all the engineers I interviewed with were respectful and friendly. I heard back a few days later with an offer.
Questions
Typical graphs, algorithms, and runtime questions that you'd expect to see.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 13 interview experiences for the Dropbox Software Engineer (Internship) role in San Francisco, California.
Success Rate
Dropbox's interview process for their Software Engineer (Internship) roles in San Francisco, California is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Dropbox's Software Engineer (Internship) interview process in San Francisco, California.
Dropbox Work Experiences
- 5.0People First Company with Great ValuesSoftware Quality Assurance Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesApril 17, 2020Pros: Dropbox's culture helps us stay honest to ourselves and brings out the best in us. It always drives me to challenge myself to do better at everything. Testing times reveal true character. It has always been amazing to work for a good company and be surrounded by smart people. But when COVID-19 Shelter in Place came in, Dropbox ensured that the workforce, health, and personal life were the highest priority. It is truly comforting that this company not only delivers as a team but also takes care of its people.Cons: Frequent restructuring of teams causes slowdown and indifference. But with new vision and direction, we might see less of this.
- 1.0This company does not deserve to be on any best to work listSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJanuary 28, 2019Pros: Just that you get to eat/drink in the building.Cons: Feels like working in a construction zone. No good work ethic. Ton of politics.
- 5.0Great working environmentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesNovember 13, 2015Pros: The perks are breathtaking, and coworkers are generally a great bunch. Good location, great compensation. Great sense of purpose as an employee.Cons: Too heavy on the junior side; needs more senior engineers and leadership. There are a lot of very green employees just out of Ivy League schools who think they're hot stuff, when in reality they're just "ok".
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