Dropbox or Microsoft?

Oct 4, 2017 71 Comments

I have similar offers from both companies (Seattle). Microsoft’s is cash but Dropbox’s is paper money (and most likely overvalued). Which company is better considering culture, career growth and name on resume?

Dropbox: L3 $170k base, $90k RSU/yr ($12/share)
Microsoft: Level 63 $160k base, $60k/yr

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  • Whether to go to MS or not would highly depend on the team you are joining. MS comp also has 15% target bonus, not sure if Dropbox has that as for refreshers, at L63 your target will be 24k

    I would not rule out MS, it is a good company if you are going to a good team. Much more variety of things you can do than Dropbox.

    I am leaving MS for FB btw so it's not the Kool-Aid talking.
    Oct 4, 2017 0
  • Ask yourself this: do you want to work for a company from the past, or that from the present/future ? The answer to that will guide you where to go. BTW, dont buy into the BS that some of the fake MS fanboys say about the winds of change at MS. There aren't winds of change, never have been, never will be.
    Oct 4, 2017 2
    • And Dropbox is from future?! Yeah, they were hot in 2006-2010. What they do now is old news. So many companies competing with them, with probably better products. With gdrive, one drive, box, iCloud..... Who uses Dropbox anymore?
      Oct 4, 2017
    • Dropbox is a sinking ship. To much investment on infrastructure on a commoditized product.
      Oct 4, 2017
  • Microsoft / Eng
    AmlEvil

    Go to company page Microsoft Eng

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    AmlEvil
    Why not renegotiate with Facebook?

    Which teams?
    Oct 4, 2017 9
  • If both in Seattle, no doubt MS. Dropbox is remote office with limited options. Don't see much growth with Dropbox. Very likely will drop valuation upon IPO.
    MS depends on team. Don't go to msit and windows. Good benefits like Healthcare, espp, 401k if it matters to you.
    I'm no longer in MS, so not biased.
    Oct 4, 2017 0
  • Facebook
    userucowdn

    Go to company page Facebook

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    Dropbox has much better free food
    Oct 4, 2017 0