Job Description

Dropbox is a Virtual First company. For this role, we are currently only authorized to hire candidates from the following provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Saskatchewan.



Role Description

Dropbox is looking for an entrepreneurial Director of Product to lead one of our most strategic new bets under the New Initiatives team. This team is responsible for bringing new products to market for Dropbox that leverage AI to improve collaboration and help people focus on their most important work.



In this role, you'll have the rare opportunity operate as the true head of a 0-1 product, directly managing a cross-functional team of product, design, and engineering and owning the full lifecycle from incubation to scale.



You'll lead a small, highly autonomous team charged with building a brand-new product from the ground up. Operating at the intersection of product, design, engineering, and go-to-market, this team is focused on rapidly testing ideas, learning from real user feedback, and turning early signal into durable strategy. You'll set the vision, drive execution, and bring clarity to ambiguity--all with speed and purpose.



We're looking for a leader who combines deep product instincts with strong execution, a bias for speed, and the ability to turn early signals into strategy. You'll be expected to leverage AI-native capabilities, take smart bets, and build for product-market fit--pushing the boundaries of what's possible in collaborative work.



This role reports into the GM of New Initiatives and will partner closely with cross-functional leadership across the company.

Responsibilities



Serve as the head of a new product incubation track, responsible for product strategy, execution, and go-to-market readiness.

Manage a small, cross-functional team through 0?1 discovery, validation, and build cycles--moving quickly from concept to live product.

Leverage AI and emerging technologies as core ingredients in the product experience and operational stack.

Define and drive toward product-market fit using a combination of intuition, data, and rapid experimentation.

Build alignment across stakeholders, communicate clearly, and distill ambiguity into direction.

Cultivate a team culture rooted in ownership, urgency, creativity, and impact.

Set clear goals and accountability loops, using metrics and qualitative feedback to inform prioritization and next steps.

Requirements



10+ years of product leadership experience, with at least 3+ years operating as a general manager, founder, or 0-1 product lead.

Proven track record of building and scaling new products or business lines--ideally in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

Strong product instincts, with the ability to translate user problems and whitespace into crisp strategy and product direction.

Familiarity with and passion for AI/ML and other emerging technologies.

Ability to drive cross-functional alignment, motivate teams, and move fast while keeping high-quality bar.

Hands-on operator with a bias toward action--comfortable doing whatever it takes to ship, learn, and iterate.

Clear, structured communicator who brings clarity to complex problems and decisions.

Passionate about Dropbox's mission and excited to shape the future of digital work

Preferred Qualifications



Background in startups, venture incubation, or innovation labs.

Experience in productivity, collaboration, or knowledge work spaces.

Familiarity with AI/ML technologies and LLM integration in product workflows.

Technical or design background is a strong plus

Compensation Canada Pay Range $218,500--$295,600 CAD



The range listed above is the expected annual salary/OTE for this role, subject to change.



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).



Company Description



Dropbox isn't just a workplace--it's a living lab for more enlightened ways of working. We're a global community of bold visionaries and resourceful doers who are shaping the future of Dropbox--and with it the future of work. Our Virtual First model combines the autonomy of a distributed workplace with the power of human connection, making space for both meaningful work and meaningful relationships. With our start-up mindset and enterprise-level opportunities, you can be who you are and grow into who you're meant to be. Here, you can own your impact to make work more intuitive, joyful, and human--for you as a Dropboxer and for hundreds of millions of people worldwide. If you're ready to push boundaries--and yourself-- Dropbox is ready for you.



Team Description



The Dropbox Product Management Team envisions and builds the future of work while growing our business, one product at a time. We're strategic thinkers and advocates for our users, crafting solutions that make work more intuitive and joyful. Using data, research, and strategy--and a healthy dose of empathy--we guide cross-functional teams toward the shared goal of creating transformative products that people love to use. If you're passionate about building solutions that reshape how the world works while delighting users in the process, join our Product Management team.



Areas of work include Product Management, Product Strategy, User Research, Data Analytics, Product Operations, Growth Strategy, and Go-to-Market Planning.



Benefits



Dropbox is committed to investing in the holistic health and wellbeing of all Dropboxers and their families. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:



Flexible PTO/Paid Time Off, paid holidays, Volunteer Time Off, and more, allowing you time to unplug, unwind, and refresh



Perks Allowance to be used on what matters most to you, whether that's wellness, learning and development, food and groceries, and much more



Mental health and wellness benefits



Monthly Internet Allowance



Intern Social Stipend



Annual Emerging Talent Summit, travel and hotel accommodations provided



Additional benefits details are available upon request.



Where group plans are not available, allowances may be provided

Benefit, amount, and type are dependent on geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy



Dropbox supports responsible use of AI for preparation, but misrepresentation of skills or experience is not permitted. See our AI philosophy .



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, enABLE, TODOS (Latinx), Pridebox (LGBTQ), Vets at Dropbox, and Women at Dropbox.