Is Dropbox a good company to work for as a Software Developer?

Software Developer professionals working at Dropbox have rated their employer with 4.0 out of 5 stars in 204 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Dropbox employees being 3.9 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Developer Jobs at Dropbox now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Developer interview questions at Dropbox .

Does Dropbox pay Software Developer employees well?

Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Dropbox with 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 204 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is equal to the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Developer salaries at Dropbox.

How happy are Software Developer professionals working at Dropbox?

72% of Software Developer employees at Dropbox would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 1% in the past 12 months. Software Developer professionals have also rated Dropbox with a 4.1 rating for work-life-balance, 4.0 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.1 rating for culture and values and 3.5 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Dropbox?

Software Engineer (217) , Senior Software Engineer (72) , Account Executive (49) , Product Manager (36) , Program Manager (27) , Sales (27) , Account Manager (26) , Marketing (21) , Engineering Manager (19) , Manager (17) , Product Designer (16) , Account Representative (14) , Project Manager (14) , Recruiter (14) , Technical Recruiter (14)

What are the pros of working at Dropbox according to real employee reviews?

"The people we work with are really great" ((in 287 reviews)); "Virtual first is a great benefit and there is a lot of support for remote work." ((in 237 reviews)); "I really don't understand how a company can pay so well and still provide such great work life balance." ((in 148 reviews)); "Good pay but not great if not in SF" ((in 90 reviews)); "Great product and team." ((in 57 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Dropbox according to real employee reviews?

"Poor leadership and decision making" ((in 59 reviews)); "Bad management and politics" ((in 50 reviews)); "If you have a bad manager you're outta luck." ((in 32 reviews)); "Can be political, recent layoffs and lack of growth as a company" ((in 29 reviews)); "Upper management is a complete mess." ((in 10 reviews))

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Dropbox Software Developer reviews

4.0

72% would recommend to a friend

(204 total reviews)

Drew Houston

38% approve of CEO

24% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.5

Compensation and benefits

4.1

Culture & values

4.1

Work/Life balance

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Career opportunities

2.8

Senior management

Software Developer employees have rated Dropbox with 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 204 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have a good working experience there. Dropbox is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.6 stars).

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204 reviews

3.0

Jun 17, 2025

Ok company

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good remote work and work from anywhere

Cons

Reduciton in headcount and also shift to midwest career

4.0

Apr 17, 2025

Great with caveats

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance Engineering culture Compensation.

Cons

Leadership and management Shakiness of market trends

4.0

Apr 1, 2025

Great People, Collaborative Culture, and Strong Focus on Development & Work-Life Balance

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Exceptional colleagues – Dropbox has some of the smartest, kindest, and most collaborative people I’ve worked with. Team work is highly valued, and there’s a strong sense of mutual respect. Supportive culture for growth – The company emphasizes personal and career development. My recent promotion reflects the opportunities available for those who seek growth. Healthy work-life balance – Dropbox encourages sustainable work habits, and managers are generally respectful of personal time. Transparent leadership – While no company is perfect, leadership at Dropbox does make an effort to communicate visions and changes clearly and transparently.

Cons

Transition period with some instability – Like many tech companies for the past few years, Dropbox has gone through layoffs and reorgs. This can create uncertainty, though I'd say that the company has handled it as well as possible. Strategy shifts – As Dropbox adapts to market changes, priorities can shift, which may impact long-term projects.

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