Dropbox Reviews

Pros

- Company Benefits: commuter benefits, free food (amazing!), health care (paid for by company), events that get everyone together, gym (and wellness subsidies), unlimited vacation, I could go on! - Culture (most leaders lead by example, everyone is super polite, people try to live the company values): I would say the best co-workers I've ever had. I love this people. They've become friends rather than colleagues. -...

Cons

So why not 5 stars, you ask? Like others have mentioned, the company is growing, and with that come growing pains. They need to establish more processes to add the discipline needed with a big company. We don't want bureaucracy, but in big companies, unfortunately that's needed. We sometimes hire leaders that talk a big game, but when it comes down to it, don't know how to execute. So it's a matter of finding our pace.

Advice to Management

Don't get blinded by "glitzzy" candidates. Look for style & substance. Don't be afraid to establish processes that will help us remain disciplined and accountable. Set a direction and stick to it.

Pros

Great benefits Tuck Shop food is really good. The Wellness Benefit is large and you can use it on a very wide variety of equipment and services. Company matches donations up to a certain amount. Work Environment Newish building with many different work areas. Day to day functions are well organized so that you have relatively little administrative unpleasantness. An awesome Dropstop on every floor takes care of IT needs...

Cons

Weak Strategic Thinking "Evolving" strategy as each year's strategy proved to not work. Each year's strategy is based on models of the industry where either the model is unconvincing or it is not at all clear why Dropbox's approach is the winning one. Passive Aggressive Culture People are always friendly face to face but beneath the veneer there is a lot of jockeying for power. Power distribution is evident when prizes...

Advice to Management

Keep on acquiring companies.

Pros

Great culture. Leadership truly cares about employees Great comp, benefits, and perks (amazing food) Work-life balance. Work can be challenging at times, but not at the cost of personal life Great future outlook and amazing, smart coworkers

Cons

Startup growing pain Need to formalize processes and promote consistency Need to be able to make decisions fast

Pros

the food is good and healthy

Cons

this is a good company to work for but the chef managers can be malicious and abusives creating a toxic work environment.

Advice to Management

pay attention to the employees no matter whats their position in a big company like this one because everyone is important.

Pros

Tons of perks, and many smart people to work with.

Cons

If you don't use the product, it's hard to identify with as much as consumer software.

Pros

Our mission and product strive to create a more enlightened way of working and that is evident in all that we do. The people that work here at Dropbox are INCREDIBLE. Everyone is intelligent and willing to share their wisdom as well as receive tips and tricks from others. This is truly a collaborative environment where I learn something new everyday. The sky is the limit, you can pitch any idea or project to management...

Cons

Not so much a con as it is a warning - Dropbox is a work environment that is ever changing and evolving. If you are someone that needs structure, strict rules, or a step by step guide to you job, this probably isn't the place for you.

Advice to Management

Continue evolving, admitting mistakes and making changes, and keep up the great work!

Pros

Strong product offering, good culture, nice people, ambitious goals

Cons

A little turbulent times as the company matures (processes, tools, long-term planning)

Pros

I have never worked for a company that cares so much for their employees. Dropbox offers an amazing setting to work and gives you all the tools you need to get your job done well. My co-workers and kind and respectful, and the company is self-reflective and ever-changing. I'm so proud to be a Dropboxer!

Cons

Decision making can be slow.