Dropbox vs. Google. Does working at Google open more doors?

Microsoft / Eng
Oh-Nooooo

Go to company page Microsoft Eng

Oh-Nooooo
Feb 7 16 Comments

Just got Dropbox and Google offers. I want to take Dropbox, but it is Google...

Offer details (3.5 yoe, both offers are for Seattle):

Dropbox: IC2, ~330k for 1st year, ~290k on average for 4 years.

Google: L4, ~300k for 1st year, ~255k on average for 4 years (due to frontloading).

DBX pays higher. I will be eligible for refresher for my 1st year at DBX. Refresher at G starts 2nd year. But the difference is not significant especially considering DBX is stagnant and GOOG is thriving. Benefits wise, they are comparable. The huge "perk" at DBX is remote first. DBX doesn't have fancy cafeteria anymore, but I am okay with that since I enjoy WFH. In addition, they are giving out 7k for food and wellness per year.

I want to take DBX because I am interested in the work and eng culture is great. I also want to work at a smaller company. In addition, I hate commute and want to WFH. I talked with several teams at G, and got matched with one team. The people and culture seem to be great at G, but I am not interested/excited about the work. Also, promoting to senior seems to be quicker at DBX.

The only reason I am hesitating is because IT IS GOOGLE, and I am fear of missing out this opportunity. I am not sure if I can pass G's interview again. DBX has a high bar but it might not be as high as G. My goal is to become a senior in the next few years, and eventually move to staff level or a management role at some well-known tech. I have no plan to join a start up or have my own business in next 5 or probably 10 years. Would moving to G open more doors for me?

111 PARTICIPANTS SELECT ONLY ONE ANSWER
VOTE VIEW RESULT

comments

Want to comment? LOG IN or SIGN UP
TOP 16 Comments
  • Google
    RestyVesty

    Go to company page Google

    RestyVesty
    You will get promoted at DBX faster. However, DBX is dying.

    DBX stock is not going to increase, while G stock will continue to grow and grow.

    DBX is not growing and opportunities beyond Sr will be limited. So much more opportunity within G. G does everything. Surely you can find something you like, even if you have to transfer teams a year in.

    Working at G will be an incredible experience, especially compared to the low morale of a floundering, dying company.
    Feb 7 5
    • Google
      RestyVesty

      Go to company page Google

      RestyVesty
      In 2021

      They feel similar to me as far as engineering culture within engineering orgs, but engineering seems to be more respected as an org within G. At DBX, Product org is king.
      Feb 7
    • Amazon
      byeamazon😎

      Go to company page Amazon

      byeamazon😎
      Dropbox seems like they are trying to pivot, their financials are solid and not remotely close to dying, it could be a turnaround stock, you never know. Most people on blind are just gonna tell you to hop on big companies dicks.

      You already worked at microsoft before and it opened the door to google and dropbox, both pay high tier money, what other doors you need to open exactly? Netflix? Meta? I can assure you that any company will likely give you a chance to interview no matter which one you join and they also won't magically give you 100k more because you joined google before.

      But if your goal is to impress people outside of tech, then google is a no brainer.
      Feb 7
  • Meta
    lsQX75

    Go to company page Meta

    lsQX75
    Take Dropbox. Top tier companies will consider you whether you are there or at Google. Google's branding isn't worth the difference in $.
    Feb 7 1
  • Dropbox
    switchorno

    Go to company page Dropbox

    switchorno
    ex-G here moved to Dbx 3yrs back. Joined as IC3 promo to IC4 in 2yrs (need consecutive exceeds ratings to crack in 2yrs) and have been M4 since last 1yr.

    My pov is that Dbx is much better for employees well-being, prestige for an engineer from either is same, money is higher for sure, i joined at $17 rate so no complaints on stocks either

    Current TC $510k and amazing wlb plus perks

    I am trying to move out though just to get into FAANG company as Manager coz scope as a manager imho is better at Faang whereas here its very limited n have too much free time on me which was fun at start but not anymore
    Feb 7 0
  • Dropbox
    Droprocks

    Go to company page Dropbox

    Droprocks
    Go to Google. I regret choosing Dropbox.
    Feb 9 2
  • Google / Mgmt
    jingding

    Go to company page Google Mgmt

    PRE
    Amazon
    jingding
    You will not learn transferrable skills at Google. Don't know about dbx
    Feb 7 2