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Despite recent cuts, Dropbox remains industry leader

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Dropbox for less than 1 year
September 2, 2023
San Francisco, California
5.0
RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros

Well-built management team that truly seems to value work-life balance. Industry-leading benefits. Seems to remain committed to a virtual-first commitment (despite cutting some of the benefits). Reasonably flexible working hours with core hours for meetings. Quarterly paid on-sites to hang out with your team and get to know each other better. Working among some of the best and brightest, alongside a very strictly curated culture. I can genuinely say I enjoy working alongside my teammates. Continues to try and innovate (occasionally at their detriment, see cons).

Cons
  • Pivots too soon on bets, feels like we're chasing the industry rather than innovating.
  • Recent instability at the company and current "Moving Faster" directive has employees on edge.
  • You can definitely feel it in the atmosphere during meetings.
  • Upper management should recognize the remaining employees deserve some sort of morale booster after recent RIF, rather than further cuts to benefits.
  • You will not pull in industry-leading talent if your employees aren't your advocates.
Advice to Management
  • Executive management needs to recognize current gaps in employee motivation and why true talent is bleeding.
  • Re-invest in the talented employees you have, and you'll see far greater long-term gain.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
5.0
Culture and Values
5.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
5.0
Career Opportunities
5.0
Compensation and Benefits
5.0
Senior Management
3.0

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