Solutions Architect Interview Experience - London, United Kingdom
July 1, 2015
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I applied online and received, a few days later, an email from the hiring manager proposing that I book a 15-minute timeslot for a call.
On the day of the interview, she had a 5-minute delay, leaving only 10 minutes remaining.
The interview was very short; she didn't take the time to present the company or the position. She asked me three questions and simply asked if I had any questions for her. She seemed very bored.
The overall process felt quite industrial.
Two days later, I received an email informing me that I was not chosen and that it was not worth waiting for feedback, as they had too many people to deal with.
Questions
What have you done in your present job?
What have you done in pre-sales?
Why Dropbox?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Dropbox Solutions Architect role in London, United Kingdom.
Success Rate
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Pass Rate
Dropbox's interview process for their Solutions Architect roles in London, the United Kingdom is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Dropbox's Solutions Architect interview process in London, United Kingdom.
Dropbox Work Experiences
4.0
Good Place to Work For a While
Solutions Architect • Former Employee
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
April 23, 2024
Pros: Great Company
Great benefits
Great Salary
Great Diversity
Cons: Not very interested in your mental health.
Forced their workforce to start working from home and forced them to believe it is best for everyone, when they are the only ones profiting from it.
After changing to virtual first, they didn't care how that would impact their employees.
They will never tell you are working too much.
5.0
Excellent culture, fun working environment
Solutions Architect • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
October 25, 2023
Pros: These folks care! It's not just perks -- they're genuinely great people.
Cons: It's not the fastest culture on the business side. There's a lot of deference to self-serve motions which can clash culturally with outbound sales -- but overall, it's a great company.
5.0
My first year at Dropbox
Solutions Architect • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
October 5, 2022
Pros: 1. A welcoming community: Even before starting my job, I received email from my colleagues welcoming me to the team.
2. Work at your own pace, asynchronously: This is a great way to have a work-life balance. I can take my son to school or make any urgent trip and then come back to work. I am not expected to be 100% on my messenger to answer questions.
3. The culture in the company is different: employees work for each other, they help each other when asked, and some offer their help without being asked. It is a situation I have dreamed of in the past, but I am really happy to join. Employees from different departments work for each other for the sake of the common good of the company. You can contact any person, whatever their level in the hierarchy is, without worrying about not being answered.
4. Information sharing: There is every effort to make sure all the information is available to everyone. Information is not used as a tool to make someone important!
5. Transparency: There is also a culture of transparency, whether between you and your manager or with other peers. Also, there is transparency in sharing the company’s objectives and roadmaps.
6. The income is competitive.
7. Flexible working and, in Dropbox terms, Virtual first: whether you prefer to work at home or would like to come to the office, it is up to you.
8. There is a company PTO once a month: an unexpected long weekend takes place once a month!
9. Employees review: Every 6 months, you sit with your manager and are challenged with what you want to do with your future, the current state of affairs, and how your manager can help you to progress further in your career.
10. Trust: #beworthyoftrust is Dropbox's slogan, and they trust you with your time, treating you like an adult.
Cons: I cannot find cons for working for Dropbox. I have been there only a year now and am loving it a lot. There isn't a perfect company, certainly, but then, there isn't a concern that I have and was not answered.
- 4.0Good Place to Work For a WhileSolutions Architect • Former EmployeeDublin, Dublin, IrelandApril 23, 2024Pros: Great Company Great benefits Great Salary Great DiversityCons: Not very interested in your mental health. Forced their workforce to start working from home and forced them to believe it is best for everyone, when they are the only ones profiting from it. After changing to virtual first, they didn't care how that would impact their employees. They will never tell you are working too much.
- 5.0Excellent culture, fun working environmentSolutions Architect • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesOctober 25, 2023Pros: These folks care! It's not just perks -- they're genuinely great people.Cons: It's not the fastest culture on the business side. There's a lot of deference to self-serve motions which can clash culturally with outbound sales -- but overall, it's a great company.
- 5.0My first year at DropboxSolutions Architect • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomOctober 5, 2022Pros: 1. A welcoming community: Even before starting my job, I received email from my colleagues welcoming me to the team. 2. Work at your own pace, asynchronously: This is a great way to have a work-life balance. I can take my son to school or make any urgent trip and then come back to work. I am not expected to be 100% on my messenger to answer questions. 3. The culture in the company is different: employees work for each other, they help each other when asked, and some offer their help without being asked. It is a situation I have dreamed of in the past, but I am really happy to join. Employees from different departments work for each other for the sake of the common good of the company. You can contact any person, whatever their level in the hierarchy is, without worrying about not being answered. 4. Information sharing: There is every effort to make sure all the information is available to everyone. Information is not used as a tool to make someone important! 5. Transparency: There is also a culture of transparency, whether between you and your manager or with other peers. Also, there is transparency in sharing the company’s objectives and roadmaps. 6. The income is competitive. 7. Flexible working and, in Dropbox terms, Virtual first: whether you prefer to work at home or would like to come to the office, it is up to you. 8. There is a company PTO once a month: an unexpected long weekend takes place once a month! 9. Employees review: Every 6 months, you sit with your manager and are challenged with what you want to do with your future, the current state of affairs, and how your manager can help you to progress further in your career. 10. Trust: #beworthyoftrust is Dropbox's slogan, and they trust you with your time, treating you like an adult.Cons: I cannot find cons for working for Dropbox. I have been there only a year now and am loving it a lot. There isn't a perfect company, certainly, but then, there isn't a concern that I have and was not answered.
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