Dropbox
Dropbox has a balanced, stable culture. Top 18% for Cooperation between employees - significantly above average. Bottom 7% for Company strategy - significantly below average.
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Our unique culture is shaped by the way we work, grow, and thrive together. These values shape every Dropbox employee’s experience and drive our collective impact:
Be worthy of trust
Millions of teams trust us with their most important information. But this trust can vanish in an instant. That’s why integrity is the foundation of our culture. We do the right thing, even when nobody’s looking. We’re honest—even when it’s uncomfortable.
They win, we win
Our customers come first. So we put in the work to deeply understand them. We ask, “Who’s the customer?” and “What do they really need?” When they succeed, our business—and everything else—falls into place.
Keep it simple
Simple things work better and make more sense. That’s why we build products that do just a few things, and do them really well. Getting to simple isn’t always easy, but it’s worth the effort. And whether it’s a plan or a process, we don’t overcomplicate life at Dropbox.
Own it
We take responsibility for our work, from start to finish. When we get stuck, we unblock ourselves. When something goes wrong, we ask, “What could I do better?” not “What did they screw up?” We learn from our mistakes and keep going.
Make work human
Our mission is to design a more enlightened way of working. That’s why we make products that prioritize our needs as humans. Here, you’ll experience a compassionate culture that fosters your best work—no matter who you are or where you’re from.
Standout Strengths
Top 18% for Cooperation between employees - significantly above average.
Areas of Concern
Bottom 7% for Company strategy - significantly below average.
Bottom 13% for Work-authorization support - significantly below average.
Bottom 15% for AI maturity - significantly below average.
How well does Dropbox adhere to its principles?
Lower than 78% of companies · median 43
Where do ideas come from?
Lower than 79% of companies · median 36
Organizational Power
Employee count
Average Hours Worked
Pace
Lower than 82% of companies · median 60.5
Remote Friendly?
How Information Shared
Compensation Relative to Market
Higher than 55% of companies · median 115
AI stack
Dropbox Dash (AI search) | Internal AI coding tools | OpenAI integrations | Machine learning infra
AI maturity
Lower than 85% of companies · median 60
Detailed Compensation Information
Review Comments
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Frequently asked questions
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Dropbox scores 43 out of 100 across cult.fyi's culture dimensions, and its employee NPS is 14.
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At Dropbox, employees take an average of 20 days of vacation per year (more than 79% of companies), and the average work week is 40 hours.
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Dropbox rates 67 out of 100 on interview difficulty, easier than 55% of companies.
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Dropbox pays 17% above market, higher than 55% of companies tracked.
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Dropbox has an expected layoff rate of 24.6% of its workforce, higher than 75% of companies.