Dropbox
New York, NY, USA
Our Product team advocates for our users and our business, setting the vision for our growing family of products. We use data, research, strategy, and empathy to guide multidisciplinary teams toward a common goal, balancing diverse perspectives and empowering our teams to do great work. As we scale globally, there’s plenty of space for you to grow alongside us and simplify life for millions of people around the world in team that always focuses on we, not I, and creates delightful products that are worthy of trust.
Role Description
The Product Analytics team is focused on using data to help make better decisions about our products. Data is a critical part of our product development process, and Product Analysts are their chief advocates. We are responsible for ensuring that data is trustworthy and correct, finding insights from the data, and making an impact through data-informed decisions. We work across the entire product development timeline, from early data explorations about user behavior to multivariate experiments and optimizations on mature products.
We are looking for a Product Analyst who can jump in and make an impact quickly. Product Analysts at Dropbox can expect to set up and analyze A/B tests for new experimental features, generate and size opportunities to prioritize features, and define key performance metrics for the team. As this small team continues to grow there's also an opportunity to help shape and guide its expansion through mentorship and advocacy across the company. We hope you'll join us!
Responsibilities
You will work with engineering to implement, document, validate, and monitor our logging and metrics
You will craft simple, dependable data pipelines and automated reporting to surface metrics
You will identify, translate, prioritize, and inform important product questions with data
You will explore data to find actionable insights and make product recommendations through funnels, cohort analyses, long-term trends, user segmentation, regression models, and more
You will set up up, analyze, and promote good practices for multivariate experiments
You will synthesize and communicate insights during the product development process
You will empower and guide others to work effectively and efficiently with data are part of your role
You will work towards creating a data-informed culture at Dropbox
Requirements
Degree in Math, Physics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or other quantitative fields preferred
2+ years of experience doing quantitative analysis for a technology company
Fluency in SQL, as well as a deep understanding of statistical analysis, experiment design, and common pitfalls of data analysis
You are a self-starter: You drive projects with minimal guidance and focus on high impact work
Strong communicator: You effectively synthesize, visualize, and communicate your ideas to others
You are a critical thinker: You are thoughtful, self-aware, and use available evidence to make decisions
You work effectively with teammates and win credibility quickly
Benefits and Perks
100% company paid individual medical, dental, & vision insurance coverage
401k + company match
Market competitive total compensation package
Free Dropbox space for your friends and family
Wellness Reimbursement
Generous vacation policy
10 company paid holidays
Volunteer time off
Company sponsored tech talks (technology and other relevant professional topics)
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. A big part of that effort is our support for members and allies of internal groups like Asians at Dropbox, BlackDropboxers, Latinx, Pridebox (LGBTQ), Vets at Dropbox, Women at Dropbox, ATX Diversity (based in Austin, Texas) and the Dropbox Empowerment Network (based in Dublin, Ireland).
Our Product team advocates for our users and our business, setting the vision for our growing family of products. We use data, research, strategy, and empathy to guide multidisciplinary teams toward a common goal, balancing diverse perspectives and empowering our teams to do great work. As we scale globally, there’s plenty of space for you to grow alongside us and simplify life for millions of people around the world in team that always focuses on we, not I, and creates delightful products that are worthy of trust.
Role Description
The Product Analytics team is focused on using data to help make better decisions about our products. Data is a critical part of our product development process, and Product Analysts are their chief advocates. We are responsible for ensuring that data is trustworthy and correct, finding insights from the data, and making an impact through data-informed decisions. We work across the entire product development timeline, from early data explorations about user behavior to multivariate experiments and optimizations on mature products.
We are looking for a Product Analyst who can jump in and make an impact quickly. Product Analysts at Dropbox can expect to set up and analyze A/B tests for new experimental features, generate and size opportunities to prioritize features, and define key performance metrics for the team. As this small team continues to grow there's also an opportunity to help shape and guide its expansion through mentorship and advocacy across the company. We hope you'll join us!
Responsibilities
You will work with engineering to implement, document, validate, and monitor our logging and metrics
You will craft simple, dependable data pipelines and automated reporting to surface metrics
You will identify, translate, prioritize, and inform important product questions with data
You will explore data to find actionable insights and make product recommendations through funnels, cohort analyses, long-term trends, user segmentation, regression models, and more
You will set up up, analyze, and promote good practices for multivariate experiments
You will synthesize and communicate insights during the product development process
You will empower and guide others to work effectively and efficiently with data are part of your role
You will work towards creating a data-informed culture at Dropbox
Requirements
Degree in Math, Physics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or other quantitative fields preferred
2+ years of experience doing quantitative analysis for a technology company
Fluency in SQL, as well as a deep understanding of statistical analysis, experiment design, and common pitfalls of data analysis
You are a self-starter: You drive projects with minimal guidance and focus on high impact work
Strong communicator: You effectively synthesize, visualize, and communicate your ideas to others
You are a critical thinker: You are thoughtful, self-aware, and use available evidence to make decisions
You work effectively with teammates and win credibility quickly
Benefits and Perks
100% company paid individual medical, dental, & vision insurance coverage
401k + company match
Market competitive total compensation package
Free Dropbox space for your friends and family
Wellness Reimbursement
Generous vacation policy
10 company paid holidays
Volunteer time off
Company sponsored tech talks (technology and other relevant professional topics)
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. A big part of that effort is our support for members and allies of internal groups like Asians at Dropbox, BlackDropboxers, Latinx, Pridebox (LGBTQ), Vets at Dropbox, Women at Dropbox, ATX Diversity (based in Austin, Texas) and the Dropbox Empowerment Network (based in Dublin, Ireland).
Northwestern University
Chicago, IL, USA
Participates as technical expert in design, development, coding, testing, and/or debugging of major new software and/or significant enhancements to existing software, which may include applications over multiple platforms. Guides and advises junior staff. Manages complex projects independently and assists in estimating and planning for future development work. Performs complex system integration tasks.
The successful applicant will maintain and extend novel web applications that support the Feinberg School of Medicine. The position is based in the Central IT group and works closely with faculty and staff at Feinberg.
Specific Responsibilities:
Development
Provides technical leadership on projects.
Acts as subject matter expert (SME) in appropriate technologies and business domain.
Designs, codes, tests, debugs and documents all phases of applications development.
Codes software applications adhering to designs supporting internal business requirements or external user.
Troubleshoots complex, difficult issues.
Designs databases and data structures.
Provides recommendations on how to enhance system to meet full business requirements.
Determines project feasibility and how to integrate with current system.
Administration
Develops and implements procedures for data security, management and compliance
Creates and maintains code documentation.
Creates ad hoc administrative reports.
Delivers system presentations and overviews.
Evaluates feature/upgrade/change requests and recommends action.
Researches new technologies to enhance current system.
Strategic Planning
Provides application development leadership for new and existing software applications.
Partners with user in designing features for technology.
Provides recommendation on how to enhance system for future growth.
Advises/recommends project and activities as related to system/architectural direction and strategy.
Supervisory
May supervise or provide work direction to staff such as team members, subordinates, contractors, vendors, students, etc.
Coaches and mentors staff.
Manages projects ensuring timelines and deliverables are met and meet expectations.
Provides input to staff assignments.
Provides input to performance evaluations for junior team members.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as computer science, information technology, or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
4 years relevant experience:
Infrastructure
Code Repositories (Git, Subversion)
Programming Languages
CSS
Java
JavaScript
JQuery
PL/SQL
Analytical
critical thinking
data modeling
database design/ data structure
judgment
Project
Code documentation
collaboration and teamwork
planning
Minimum Competencies:
Excellent communications skills, both oral and written.
Excellent organizational and problem solving skills.
Team Player: ability to build effective collaboration and trust in a team environment.
Multi-tasking: ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Attention to detail: must be able to manage a complex project and maintain accuracy while working on complex tasks.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in a University environment.
Experience with support of researchers and scientists.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.
Participates as technical expert in design, development, coding, testing, and/or debugging of major new software and/or significant enhancements to existing software, which may include applications over multiple platforms. Guides and advises junior staff. Manages complex projects independently and assists in estimating and planning for future development work. Performs complex system integration tasks.
The successful applicant will maintain and extend novel web applications that support the Feinberg School of Medicine. The position is based in the Central IT group and works closely with faculty and staff at Feinberg.
Specific Responsibilities:
Development
Provides technical leadership on projects.
Acts as subject matter expert (SME) in appropriate technologies and business domain.
Designs, codes, tests, debugs and documents all phases of applications development.
Codes software applications adhering to designs supporting internal business requirements or external user.
Troubleshoots complex, difficult issues.
Designs databases and data structures.
Provides recommendations on how to enhance system to meet full business requirements.
Determines project feasibility and how to integrate with current system.
Administration
Develops and implements procedures for data security, management and compliance
Creates and maintains code documentation.
Creates ad hoc administrative reports.
Delivers system presentations and overviews.
Evaluates feature/upgrade/change requests and recommends action.
Researches new technologies to enhance current system.
Strategic Planning
Provides application development leadership for new and existing software applications.
Partners with user in designing features for technology.
Provides recommendation on how to enhance system for future growth.
Advises/recommends project and activities as related to system/architectural direction and strategy.
Supervisory
May supervise or provide work direction to staff such as team members, subordinates, contractors, vendors, students, etc.
Coaches and mentors staff.
Manages projects ensuring timelines and deliverables are met and meet expectations.
Provides input to staff assignments.
Provides input to performance evaluations for junior team members.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as computer science, information technology, or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
4 years relevant experience:
Infrastructure
Code Repositories (Git, Subversion)
Programming Languages
CSS
Java
JavaScript
JQuery
PL/SQL
Analytical
critical thinking
data modeling
database design/ data structure
judgment
Project
Code documentation
collaboration and teamwork
planning
Minimum Competencies:
Excellent communications skills, both oral and written.
Excellent organizational and problem solving skills.
Team Player: ability to build effective collaboration and trust in a team environment.
Multi-tasking: ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Attention to detail: must be able to manage a complex project and maintain accuracy while working on complex tasks.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in a University environment.
Experience with support of researchers and scientists.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.
