Dropbox Program Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Dropbox.
Dropbox
Program Manager
Mid Difficult Positive experience No offer 6 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The process was pretty fast and clear, though the interviews were tough. I liked that they gave examples of the kind of behavioral questions they might ask. They ask targeted questions and then dive deeper into your experience, asking not just what you did, but what you would have done differently. The interviews included: 1. A recruiter screen. 2. A 30-min hiring manager screen. 3. Four 30-min 1:1 interviews with team members you'd be working with. If you don't make it, they let you schedule a feedback call with the recruiter. I got positive feedback, but they ended up choosing someone with more relevant experience.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you share specific instances of your project management experience?
- Can you describe a situation where you had to manage difficult stakeholders?
- Tell me about an experience you had dealing with challenging feedback.
Dropbox
Senior Program Manager
Senior Difficult Neutral experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It was a long interview process, and they asked some of the same questions over and over. It did, however, give the team a good sense of who I was as a candidate. I wasn't a fan of it, but I respected the thoroughness, and now I feel ready to interview anywhere.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Describe a situation where you influenced or changed someone's perspective.
- Can you recall an instance where you used a written document to persuade someone?
- Tell me about a time you had to juggle multiple competing priorities. What actions did you take, and what was the result?
Dropbox
Associate Program Manager
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I applied in September 2013 and had one phone interview. I wasn't ready for tech questions then and wasn't even using Dropbox. I knew I'd messed up right after the call. The interview was laid back, I talked to a nice American guy, though the loudspeaker made it hard to hear him. He left awkward silences, making me feel he wasn't listening. He told me about Dropbox Ireland's goals and their hiring process. Questions were basic tech stuff like who I am, my Dropbox usage, and favorite app. He asked about my tech industry involvement and a straightforward math question I got right. He also asked about my desired role at Dropbox. It was a positive experience, but I rate it neutral since I didn't expect much.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Which competitor product do you think is best?
Dropbox Program Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Dropbox interview reports.
“Considering that Dropbox is pre-installed on Samsung phones through a partnership, how many new accounts do you estimate were created in France in a year from this deal?”
Read reports →“Can you explain what a Prime number is to a child who only understands addition and subtraction?”
Read reports →“Given that Dropbox is on Samsung devices, can you estimate the number of new users Dropbox gained in Paris last month?”
Read reports →“Can you estimate the number of users acquired in a specific country through the Samsung partnership?”
Read reports →“Can you explain what cloud storage is to a person who doesn't know anything about computers?”
Read report →“Out of those acquired users, what percentage do you think will activate?”
Read report →“What new feature would you want to see on Dropbox?”
Read report →“If Dropbox were to acquire a startup, which one would you choose?”
Read report →“What is Dropbox's competitive edge over its rivals, and how would you market it to potential customers, persuading them that it's superior to competing products?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 34 Dropbox interview reports.