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Impact Meets Opportunity: What it Means to Evolve as an Engineer at DropboxBrand Studio Logo
Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Published on April 10, 2025

Impact Meets Opportunity: What it Means to Evolve as an Engineer at Dropbox

Two machine learning engineers share how far they’ve come on their career journeys — and how Dropbox is guiding them further on their paths toward evolution.

Jenny Lyons-Cunha Jenny Lyons-Cunha
Updated on April 10, 2025

Base is the Next Phase of Coinbase’s ‘Secret Master Plan’ to Create a Brighter Financial Future

Coinbase believes in an open, global crypto economy for all — Base is the first step toward that decentralized future. Here’s how Coinbase engineers built it.

Photo of Coinbase employees who worked on Base
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Michael Hines Michael Hines
Updated on April 10, 2025

‘Save as Draft’: How Braze Built a Better Customer Journey Tool

It might sound simple, but Braze product manager Jordan Singer knows how nuanced and important a “Save as Draft” feature is to marketers.

An area to relax in the Braze office with couches and a coffee table
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Updated on April 10, 2025

How a 22-year-old rose to the top sales position at ContextMedia

It’s not very common to have a 22-year-old in charge. But, that’s the glory of the startup. Say goodbye to ancient hierarchy and meaningless experience minimums — tech startups want and need the best people for the job.

How a 22-year-old rose to the top sales position at ContextMedia
Lucas Dean Lucas Dean
Updated on April 10, 2025

Finding Strength in Authenticity: Yext’s ERGs Forge Strong Bonds, Celebrate Intersectionality and Foster Belonging

Employee resource groups empower Yext employees to harness their identities and experiences for the benefit of all. Team members shared how they’ve found unity and raised awareness.

Group photo of Yext team members wearing pink breast cancer awareness T-shirts.
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Written by Brendan Meyer Written by Brendan Meyer
Updated on April 10, 2025

Why Ontra’s New VP of Engineering Is ‘Eliminating the Need for Heroes’

With explosive company growth comes the need for scalable processes.

Ontra coworkers having a team meeting in the office with post it notes on the wall in the background
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