I have gotten offers from Microsoft (TC 220K) and Shopify (Pending) , and recently got positive feedback from Dropbox for IC2. My Microsoft offer is expiring soon and would love to move forward with Dropbox if all things are good but I'm worried I'll lose out on the Microsoft offer before I get team matched and comp at Dropbox. Can anyone from Dropbox speak on the company outlook/environment? YOE 3 TC 150 #swe #softwareengineer
Just tell them the results of other interviews are expected soon and you would request a reasonable extension of 30 days. I am done with this expiring offer BS , only kids give in to them
Choose Microsoft
MS shouldn’t even be considered compared to Dropbox. It’s literally a different tier company both pay/benefits and swe talent wise.
Unfortunately this is correct
Perhaps, but not in terms of business prospects and stability though. Also, not sure why you think "swe talent" is bad at MS. They built Azure - core computer sciencey shit - the real deal - which has now gathered ~ 22% market share.
Which is better?
Dropbox actually makes money and not off of ads (non-tech companies are going to cut ad spend first in a recession) and didn't over-hire during covid. As you probably saw today the Docusign CEO resigned. Docusign has the same revenue as Dropbox, but three times the employees. Engineering will be safe at Dropbox.
Nice explanation, makes me feel safer
Msft over hired?
Dropbox is definitely safe, and youll likely get a lot higher TC from them than MS. WLB is also incredible
Do you help with referrals?
Just join Dropbox and diversify your investment. At Dropbox, u will grow faster and ur TC will increase faster. MSFT is good for stability and if u wonna stay somewhere for 10 years getting (relatively) the same pay, but yes the little amount of RSU u got might grow, but that’s it, and there’s no refreshers. (I came from MSFT)
I moved to Dropbox from MS and i think i made the right decision. I am very happy with my team and the company over all! And yes my TC almost went up by 80%
What level are you at and can you share prep guidance?
Do you help with referrals?
Dropbox is fine, very stable business and good eng culture. Nothing to worry about. Between those choices I would go with DBX unless there was a huge difference in TC/opportunity
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