Dropbox is a Virtual First company. For this role, we are hiring in Zones 2 and 3. Zones are determined by your zip code; if you’re within 100 miles of a listed metro area (straight-line radius), you’re included in that Zone. Please check your Zone in the Compensation section below.
Role Description
As the Stock Administrator at Dropbox, you will have the opportunity to administer our global equity programs while contributing to the development of a dynamic and growing team. We're looking for you to bring your previous stock administration experience in a global setting, CEP credentials, and experience providing excellent customer service to equity participants at all levels as we scale to new heights.
We're a highly collaborative team and you'll have an opportunity to work cross-functionally with Payroll, People Operations, Tax, and Accounting teams while helping with special projects, including compensation planning, acquisitions, mobility, compliance, and securities law matters. We're looking for someone with a positive outlook and a strong work ethic. Exceptional attention to detail is a must to maintain database integrity and ensure the accuracy of employee equity and demographic records.
Responsibilities
- Administer equity transactions, including restricted stock unit (RSU) releases and new equity award grants, in accordance with SOX controls, while maintaining complete and accurate documentation
- Reconcile equity award activity across company, broker, and transfer agent records on an ongoing basis
- Support SOX compliance, quarterly reviews, and year-end audits by collaborating with internal and external auditors and the global Finance team
- Develop employee communications and educational materials to help participants understand the equity program and the value of their awards
- Provide timely, accurate support to employees, management, and other stakeholders on equity plan questions
- Assist with preparing and filing SEC Forms 3, 4, and 5 and supporting proxy statement disclosures, as needed
- Support the maintenance of the Workday–Shareworks integration, including monitoring data accuracy and resolving discrepancies
Requirements
- 1–3 years of experience in equity administration or equity compensation consulting
- General knowledge of GAAP accounting, payroll processes, and basic taxation principles
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with the Shareworks equity administration platform
- Knowledge of applicable SEC regulations, Section 16 reporting requirements, and trading window administration
- Completion of Level 1 or higher of the Certified Equity Professional (CEP)
Durable Skills
AI fluency means using these tools to amplify human judgment, not replace it. We believe people with these skills will thrive as work and technology continue to evolve:
- 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.
To learn more about why these skills matter and what the data shows about thriving through change, read this blog post from our Chief People Officer, Melanie Rosenwasser.
Compensation
US Zone 1
This role is not available in Zone 1
US Zone 2
$90,300—$122,100 USD
US Zone 3
$80,200—$108,600 USD
Salary/OTE is just one component of Dropbox’s total rewards package. All regular employees are also eligible for the corporate bonus program or a sales incentive (target included in OTE) as well as stock in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
Dropbox takes a number of factors into account when determining individual starting pay, including job and level they are hired into, location/metropolitan area, skillset, and peer compensation. We target most new hire offers between the minimum up to the middle of the range.
Dropbox uses the zip code of an employee’s remote work location to determine which metropolitan pay range we use. Current US Zone locations are as follows:
- US Zone 1: San Francisco metro, New York City metro, or Seattle metro
- US Zone 2: California (outside SF metro), Colorado, Connecticut (outside NYC metro), Delaware, Illinois (Chicago metro), Indiana (Chicago metro), Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan (Chicago metro), New Hampshire, New Jersey (outside NYC metro), New York (outside NYC metro), Oregon, Pennsylvania (D.C. metro), Pennsylvania (outside NYC metro), Texas (Austin metro) Virginia (DC metro), Washington (outside Seattle metro), Washington DC metro, West Virginia (DC metro), Wisconsin (Chicago metro)
- US Zone 3: All other US locations
Check Your Zone
Company Description
Dropbox isn’t just a workplace—it’s a living lab for designing a more enlightened way of working. We’re a global community of bold visionaries and resourceful doers shaping the future of Dropbox and, in turn, the future of work. Our Virtual First model combines the autonomy of a distributed workplace with the power of human connection, creating space for meaningful work and lasting relationships. With a startup mindset and enterprise-level opportunities, we expect Dropbox employees to think critically, stay curious, and use modern tools, including AI, to improve how work gets done. Here, you can be who you are and grow into who you’re meant to be. You own your impact, helping make work more intuitive, joyful, and human for yourself and hundreds of millions of people worldwide. If you’re ready to push boundaries and challenge yourself, Dropbox is ready for you.
Team Description
The Dropbox Legal, Policy, Trust & Privacy Team safeguards our company to enable innovation while protecting our users, platform, and business. Our team navigates complex challenges at the intersection of technology and law, embracing agility to tackle the changing landscape while ensuring compliance and integrity. From governance, risk & compliance to public policy, we combine creative problem-solving with subject-matter expertise expertise to help our employees and users work securely, drive responsible growth, and shape the future of policy around technology. If you're excited about protecting trust in the digital age, join our Legal team.
Virtual First
Dropbox’s Virtual First way of working is designed to help people do their best work with flexibility, autonomy, and connection. Day to day, teams work remotely with nonlinear schedules and core collaboration hours that support deep focus and individual working styles. We prioritize asynchronous communication to improve clarity, respect deep work time, and reduce unnecessary meetings. While remote work is the primary experience for our employees, we also prioritize intentional, in-person connection. We bring teams together through regular team gatherings, on-demand workspaces, and Dropbox Neighborhood events in order to strengthen team cohesion, foster creativity, and enhance momentum. Virtual First is built to provide the same access to opportunity, growth, and impact for everyone, regardless of location.
This role requires travel to offsites and various other team gatherings (approximately 5-10% of the year or 2-3 days per quarter). We provide advance notice when possible and encourage candidates to discuss any accommodation needs during the interview process.
AI Fluency
- Ownership: You use AI responsibly by protecting data, applying sound judgment, and taking accountability for the quality and accuracy of your work.
- Experimentation: You explore new AI capabilities and apply them to improve workflows within approved tools and practices.
- Leverage: You use AI to enhance thinking, improve efficiency, and increase your impact and your team’s.
- Learning: You stay current on emerging AI tools and trends, continuously build your skills, and share what you learn with others.
Dropbox is an equal opportunity employer. We are a welcoming place for everyone, and we do our best to make sure all people feel supported and connected at work.
