Dropbox Software Engineer Intern | Summer 2026

Overview

Dropbox is inviting applications for its Software Engineer Internship (Summer 2026), a 12-week program designed for final-year Computer Science undergraduates (BS/MS) graduating in Fall/Winter 2026 or Spring 2027. This fully remote opportunity offers students the chance to work on high-impact projects, gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies, and connect with industry experts in a collaborative, Virtual First culture.

Responsibilities

As a Dropbox Software Engineer Intern, you will:

• Ship a full project from start to finish, contributing to Dropbox’s core products.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to design, develop, and deploy features.
• Gain exposure to AI-powered tools like Copilot to improve productivity.
• Participate in rapid prototyping, iterative development, and user-focused design.
• Attend the Emerging Talent Summit, networking with peers and mentors.

Team Opportunities

Interns may join diverse engineering teams, such as:

• Product Engineering – Build features for Dropbox Paper, Transfer, or Family.
• Dash (AI Product) – Contribute to Dropbox’s fast-growing AI-driven platform.
• Infrastructure Engineering – Design systems managing millions of connections and petabytes of data.
• Mobile Engineering – Enhance features in the Dropbox mobile app.
• Security Engineering – Develop secure solutions for apps, infrastructure, and user data.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Computer Science or related field.
• Graduation date: Fall/Winter 2026 or Spring 2027.
• Experience coding in Python, Go, JavaScript, or similar languages.
• Previous exposure to software development (coursework, projects, internships, or competitions).
• Available full-time (40 hours/week) during Summer 2026.
• Passion for problem-solving, usability, and innovative software engineering.

Internship Details

• Duration: 12 weeks (choose May–August or June–September session).
• Compensation: $8,000–$9,500 USD/month.
• Work Mode: Remote (U.S. based).

Benefits

• Competitive stipend and perks (monthly internet allowance, social stipend, flexible PTO).
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Access to mentorship, professional workshops, and tech talks.
• Participation in Dropbox’s Emerging Talent Program and Summit.
• Networking with a global community of Dropboxers.

How to Apply

Apply directly via the Dropbox careers site before October 6, 2025.

📢 Note: Dropbox will also open a separate application later in Fall 2025 for underclassmen (graduating Fall/Winter 2027 – Spring 2028).