People Technology Intern - Summer 2024: A Unique Opportunity to Revolutionize Work Experience with Dropbox

Join the Dropbox Revolution: Where Technology Meets Human-Centered Design

Imagine a work environment where every minute counts, and technology is designed to enhance people's needs. Welcome to Dropbox, a pioneering company that's making this vision a reality. As a leader in the tech industry, we're on a mission to create a more enlightened way of working, and we're looking for innovative talent to join us on this journey.

About Dropbox

With nearly 3,000 Dropboxers worldwide, our company has become a living workspace where people come together, and ideas come to life. Our 700+ million global users have helped us acquire customers with incredible efficiency, enabling us to reach a billion-dollar revenue run rate faster than any software-as-a-service company in history. At Dropbox, we're passionate about making the dream of a fulfilling and seamless work life a reality.

Emerging Talent Programs

At Dropbox, we believe in nurturing exceptional early-career professionals through our Emerging Talent programs. These initiatives include internships, apprenticeships, and early-career full-time opportunities that provide a comprehensive view of how internal technology enhances company operations and employee experiences. As a People Technology Intern within the People team at Dropbox, you'll gain extensive experience with key aspects of technology to serve the function.

Role Description

As a People Technology Intern, you'll participate in several key initiatives for the function through the implementation of technology enhancements, contribute to user-centric design, and bring together technical and business teams to improve employee experience. This internship provides substantial senior leadership exposure with Dropbox's People technology leaders across People and IT, deep insights into People technology, and the opportunity to develop skills in:

• People tech strategy development
• Business analysis
• Program management and operations

Key Responsibilities:

• Support, shadow, or lead comprehensive People Technology initiatives throughout the 12-week internship, gaining hands-on experience in the end-to-end process.
• Learn how to apply design-thinking principles to ensure a user-centric approach in developing solutions within the realm of People systems and enterprise applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders from both the People and IT departments to gather requirements and feedback for a technology project, ensuring alignment with the overall technology strategy.
• Learn and apply best practices for communicating business requirements to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, gaining exposure to process improvement, business partnership, and asynchronous communication.
• Execute specific tasks related to People Technology projects under the guidance of team managers, with a focus on areas such as:
• Workday operations
• System audits
• Process documentation
• Contribute to solving predefined problems for business teams, actively participating in the enhancement of HR processes and technology implementations.
• Engage in learning opportunities to develop a foundational understanding of HR operations, Workday, and other People Technology tools.
• Attend People Technology team meetings to familiarize yourself with various sub-domains within the field, gaining insight into ongoing projects and discussions.
• Demonstrate commitment by following through on assigned tasks, taking responsibility for delivering quality work within established timelines.

Requirements

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, you should:

• Be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Human Resources, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field, graduating in 2026.
• Be curious about Technology and the People function with a keenness to apply design-thinking principles.
• Possess strong communication skills, with an ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What We Offer

As a People Technology Intern at Dropbox, you'll enjoy:

• A competitive salary: The expected salary/On-Target Earnings (OTE) rate for the role is $5,000/month, subject to change.
• A unique opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals who are passionate about revolutionizing the work experience.
• Substantial senior leadership exposure with Dropbox's People technology leaders across People and IT.
• Deep insights into People technology and the opportunity to develop skills in People tech strategy development, business analysis, and program management and operations.
• A comprehensive view of how internal technology enhances company operations and employee experiences.

Our Culture and Values

At Dropbox, we're committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive work environment where everyone feels supported and connected. We value diversity and inclusion, and we're proud to have internal groups like:

• Asians at Dropbox
• BlackDropboxers
• Latinx
• Pridebox (LGBTQ)
• Vets at Dropbox
• Women at Dropbox
• ATX Diversity (based in Austin, Texas)
• The Dropbox Empowerment Network (based in Dublin, Ireland)

Ready to Apply?

If you're a motivated individual ready to contribute to a thriving team, we encourage you to apply now! We're excited to review your application and discuss this incredible opportunity further.

Apply now and join the Dropbox revolution!