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Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Dropbox for 2 years
September 21, 2022
5.0
RecommendsPositive Outlook
Pros

Dropbox is my third job and my favorite so far. The company has led the way in terms of remote work and allows a more flexible schedule custom to the way that you work best.

The work itself is technically challenging and interesting. I've learned a ton of good engineering and development processes.

Cons

The obvious downside that comes with working remote is that it's a bit harder to make peer-to-peer interactions. The company acknowledges this and takes measures to handle it (rainbow bagel making class, chocolate making class, tie-dye events, etc.). They also offer twice-a-year team offsites, but the remote nature can still be tough.

Also related to remote work is that it can be a bit invasive. It can be tough to distance yourself from Slack and the stream of notifications/email related to work (especially across time zones). That might be more of an individual issue, though.

Technically, internal dev infra can be a pain point, but it is continuing to get better.

I think promotions are also tough, and more insight into that process would be helpful.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
4.0
Culture and Values
5.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
5.0
Career Opportunities
4.0
Compensation and Benefits
5.0
Senior Management
4.0

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