Research and Insights Intern, Dropbox

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., Psychology, Human-Computer Interaction, Anthropology, Sociology, Design, Information Science, or related), or equivalent practical experience working with Product, Design, or Research teams graduating in 2027 or 2028
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with comfort explaining ideas, insights, and opinions clearly
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners
• Product curiosity and user empathy, with the ability to articulate why certain experiences work well (or don’t)
• Interest in user research and insights, and motivation to grow in a Research-focused career path

Desirable

• As a Research & Insights Intern at Dropbox, you’ll help teams better understand how users interact with AI-powered workflows
• Embedded within the Research (UXR) organization, you’ll contribute to research that informs product direction, user experience, and engagement for AI features
• You’ll either own a scoped qualitative research project or support ongoing research initiatives, depending on business needs, with guidance from experienced researchers
• Your work may focus on a specific user workflow and will contribute to clear insights and actionable recommendations for product partners
• This is a full-time, 12-week summer internship (40 hours/week)
• You’ll work closely with the research team, receive one-on-one mentorship and regular feedback, and have opportunities to present your work and insights to cross-functional stakeholders
• In our Virtual First work culture, you’ll connect with with Dropboxers virtually and in-person to build the foundation of a strong professional network
• As a Summer intern, you will also have the opportunity to attend our Emerging Talent Summit, where participants from our intern and early-career programs come together in person to build lasting relationships, explore learning and development opportunities, and prepare for their career journey ahead
• For Summer 2026, we offer two start dates culminating in a 12-week internship:
• May 26 - August 14, 2026
• June 30 - Sep 18, 2026
• Partner with researchers and product teams to identify and refine research questions related to AI-powered user workflows
• Own a scoped qualitative research project or support an ongoing one, depending on business needs, with mentorship and guidance throughout the research process
• Review existing research, competitive insights, and product materials to form hypotheses and areas for exploration
• Assist with the planning, execution, and synthesis of user research using qualitative methods and selected quantitative approaches (e.g., surveys)
• Develop clear insights and product recommendations based on research findings
• Contribute to research readouts, decks, and presentations, and help communicate findings to product and research stakeholders
• Team Description:
• Our Emerging Talent program helps participants grow through mentorship, curated development opportunities, and being a part of a vibrant community
• We offer a 12-week summer program where interns can build their technical and non-technical skills, hone their career goals, and connect with peers and leaders at our annual Summit