Is Dropbox a good company to work for?

Dropbox has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 1,841 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 67% of employees would recommend working at Dropbox to a friend and 37% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Dropbox have been left by employees working as Software Engineering Intern , Recruiter and Technical Recruiter .

Does Dropbox pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Dropbox employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Dropbox. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Dropbox?

67% of Dropbox employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Dropbox 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.5 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))

What are employees saying about Dropbox layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Dropbox layoffs and their outlook for job security at Dropbox in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Dropbox locations?

San Francisco , Austin , New York , Seattle , Chicago , Los Angeles , San Jose , Washington , San Diego , Boston , Dallas , Oakland , Denver , Atlanta , Phoenix , Houston , Milwaukee , Albuquerque , Charlotte , Nashville , Indianapolis , Belmont , South San Francisco , Edison , Salt Lake City , Glen Carbon , Sterling , Kansas City , Scottsdale , Louisville

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Virtual First? More like Virtual Worst. - Senior Software Engineer Dropbox Employee Review

2.0

Oct 14, 2020

Senior software engineer

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Pros

Dropbox has always had amazing benefits and a stellar work life balance. Company culture never felt political, and my experience with my coworkers was always positive. The code can be a bit dated in places, but that's the case for any long-lived product companies. Overall, I have enjoyed my time at Dropbox, and I have loved the people I work with. Three days ago I would have given Dropbox 5 stars!

Cons

The new "Virtual First" policy Dropbox committed to in mid-Oct 2020 to throws all of that away. Starting in 2021, Dropbox's global workforce is being forced to switch to remote work. No more in-office perks, no more personal desks, no more seeing and interacting with your coworkers and friends in person. Offices (now called "Studios") are off-limits unless you have an in-person meeting. It's no longer time for temporary covid WFH, starting 2021 it will instead be required WFH. Sure, if you like WFH or are already a full-time remote employee, then Dropbox is a great option for you! But if you can't wait to get back into the swing of things and see your coworkers again, grab lunch with your friends, and collaborate in person then avoid Dropbox like the plague.

Dropbox Response

We appreciate your feedback. The transition to Virtual First was a big decision for Dropbox and one that we don't take lightly. The health and safety of our staff is top priority and while we cant wait to see our colleagues again in person, we will do all that we’re able to stay connected and in community together even if virtually! Thank you for leaving a review, we hope you’ll continue to share your feedback moving forward and encourage you to reach out to your HRBP if there is anything specific you’d like to discuss.

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5.0

Jul 14, 2026

Senior product marketing manager

Recommend

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Pros

Excellent benefits and smart colleagues!

Cons

Constant strategy change and work about work.

2.0

Jun 12, 2026

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

Benefits: - Personal wellbeing allowance - Annual performance bonus - Equity - Internet & cell phone reimbursement

Cons

Very little room for growth. No real sense of job security due to the constant layoffs. Execs chase the latest and greatest trends, only to abandon projects halfway through. There’s no real sense of leadership or direction—where’s the company headed? What’s the actual goal of [xyz] project?

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