Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Summary

Dropbox is a collaboration technology company developing products and services that help people manage content and work together. The Software Engineering Intern will complete a high-priority software development project, collaborate on product and engineering teams, develop and deploy features, participate in rapid prototyping and iterative development, and explore new technologies through technical talks and professional development workshops.

Responsibilities

• Create Impact: Ship a high-priority project from start to finish, directly contributing to mission-critical software development. Along the way, build AI proficiency by leveraging tools like Copilot to boost productivity and code quality
• Innovative Development: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design, develop, and deploy next-gen features for Dropbox's suite of products
• Agile Learning: Immerse yourself in rapid prototyping, iterative development, and harness the power of structured feedback from your host team
• User-Centric Focus: Ensure solutions are designed with the end-user in mind, emphasizing usability and intuitive design
• Tech Exploration: Participate in tech talks, professional development workshops, to explore new technologies and tools
• Team Matching: You play an active part in the team matching process. Prior to final round technical interviews, we'll send you a detailed survey to understand your interests and strengths. These criteria as well as current business needs and your location are all factors we consider to match you closely with a host team
• Mentorship: Receive 1:1 mentorship and guidance from your team, a mentor, and a peer mentor. These dedicated industry professionals help you gain insights into the tech world while enabling your success through meaningful work, clear guidance, and a supportive environment
• Continuous Feedback: Receive real time and written actionable feedback and reviews on a regular cadence to help drive your development over the course of the internship

Skills

• Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Computer Science or related technical field involving coding (e.g., physics or mathematics), graduating in Fall/Winter 2027 or Spring 2028. This should be your final internship before graduating
• Experience writing or shipping software as part of coursework, personal projects, internships, coding competitions or research
• Experience coding in programming languages, such as Python, Go, JavaScript, or similar languages
• Passion for learning, solving problems, and challenging the status quo
• Available for Summer 2027 full-time internship (40 hours per week /12 weeks)
• Although this is a virtual internship, interns are expected to work from their designated primary work location throughout the 12-week program. Any request to work from another location, including another country, must be approved in advance and may be restricted based on applicable company, legal, payroll, or security requirements
• **Awareness:** Understand yourself and others
• **Judgment:** Evaluate information and make decisions in complex situations
• **Adaptability:** Learn, adjust, and stay effective through change
• **Connection:** Communicate, collaborate, and build trust

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Computer Science or related technical field involving coding (e.g., physics or mathematics), graduating in Fall/Winter 2027 or Spring 2028. This should be your final internship before graduating
• Experience writing or shipping software as part of coursework, personal projects, internships, coding competitions or research
• Experience coding in programming languages, such as Python, Go, JavaScript, or similar languages
• Passion for learning, solving problems, and challenging the status quo
• Available for Summer 2027 full-time internship (40 hours per week /12 weeks)
• Although this is a virtual internship, interns are expected to work from their designated primary work location throughout the 12-week program. Any request to work from another location, including another country, must be approved in advance and may be restricted based on applicable company, legal, payroll, or security requirements
• **Awareness:** Understand yourself and others
• **Judgment:** Evaluate information and make decisions in complex situations
• **Adaptability:** Learn, adjust, and stay effective through change
• **Connection:** Communicate, collaborate, and build trust

Benefits

• Virtual First work culture with virtual and in-person connection opportunities
• Opportunity to attend the Emerging Talent Summit in person
• Learning and development opportunities through the Emerging Talent Summit
• 1:1 mentorship and guidance from a team mentor and peer mentor
• Real-time and written actionable feedback and reviews on a regular cadence
• Professional development workshops
• Tech talks