Company Updates

One of the things we love most about Virtual First is how it has allowed all Dropboxers to show up every day as their true, best selves—including Jennifer Opal, a neurodivergent engineer based in the UK. Head over to her LinkedIn to get her inspiring story and thoughts on how you, too, can thrive at work.

At Dropbox, we’re passionate about promoting diversity in computing, and we’re so privileged every year to have the opportunity to foster that even further by attending the Tapia conference! Head over to our blog for details on how we showed up this year and capped off the week with an exciting, exclusive virtual event.

“I set up a monthly coffee chat with all the Dropboxers I’ve hired over the years. You never know who will show up to it, but the authentic connections and candid conversation always brighten my day.” - Emerging Talent team member Lucy is a pro at balancing and nurturing her family, her friendships, and her work in a #VirtualFirst environment. #LifeInsideDropbox

We’re excited to announce that Dropbox has been recognized on Inc.’s inaugural 2021 list of the Best-Led Companies of the middle market (companies with revenue between $50 million and $2 billion)! You can pick up the November issue of their magazine or visit their website to learn exactly how Dropbox excels in the four key areas they surveyed.

We’re excited to see how our upcoming staff engineering summit will foster a sense of community that so many of us have missed during lockdown—and how it will do so using software tools that our team probably would never have discovered working from the office. Learn more about the ideas that sparked the summit from Royce Ausburn in his interview with Built In. #LifeInsideDropbox

“Because of #VirtualFirst, I was able to come back to Dropbox after leaving the Bay Area for Portland, OR. I feel so lucky to be back at Dropbox working with a high-performing team focusing on meaningful work. I also have developed a couple of side hustles—camper-van rentals and growing and selling flowers. Virtual First allows me the flexibility to pursue passion projects in addition to my day job.” - Emerging Talent team member Jordan Kessler on how our new work strategy has affected his life—for the better. #LifeInsideDropbox #EmergingTalent

We can’t wait to be back as an AfroTech sponsor - and we want to meet you in Austin, TX! Join our BlackDropboxers for a very special, curated evening on November 10th from 6-8pm CST. Engage with our dynamic community and exchange stories and experiences with other AfroTech professionals. Make sure to apply for a spot by November 1st! #LifeInsideDropbox #AfroTech2021

When we became a Virtual First workplace, Dropboxers around the world shifted the way they did everything—and the Emerging Talent team is just one outstanding example of a team making the most of their new work-life balance. Meet some of the crew and discover their keys to success in a new blog post!

“Working virtually, I had the opportunity to support and then move over fully to the Emerging Talent team—whereas before, being in Austin, it might not have been as clear of an option or an easy transition. Working from home has allowed me to cook and bake more, too!” - Jenna Hall on how #VirtualFirst has transformed both her career AND her Master Chef audition-worthy cooking skills. #LifeInsideDropbox

Perhaps the only group of people at Dropbox who is more go-getting than our Emerging Talent hires is the Emerging Talent team themselves. Meet half of them in a new blog post (and keep an eye out next week for more!)