Process
Consisted of a couple of phone screens with their recruiter, and then a technical phone screen with one of the senior engineers.
Questions
A lot of Linux questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 60 interview experiences for the Box Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
17%
Pass Rate
Box's interview process for their Software Engineer roles is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral32%
Negative18%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Box's Software Engineer interview process.
Box Work Experiences
4.0
Good Balance, Tough Decisions
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redwood City, California, United States
October 4, 2024
Pros: Good work-life balance, decent company culture (although it seems to be dying), some cool projects.
Cons: Hiring outside the US a lot. The company feels like leadership has difficulty making hard decisions. Too politically correct (at least puts on the facade that it is). Getting promoted also seems difficult. Lower pay than some comparable companies.
4.0
Good vibes, but old technology
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland
March 17, 2025
Pros: - Office space
- Overall talent pool
- Software engineering processes at the top level
Cons: - Missing opportunities for skills development.
- Some projects are based on 10+ year old assumptions with really ancient technologies.
- The company doesn't seem to progress anymore.
5.0
Fun workplace, tough problems
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Los Altos, California, United States
December 19, 2012
Pros: - Awesome people: the employees are generally open and happy to collaborate and help each other.
- Working with a product that customers love and solves a real pain point for businesses.
- A focus on fostering a fast-paced, fun culture, even as the company evolves into an enterprise software company.
- Super-fast growth, both in terms of business and organization.
Cons: Super fast growth: at times, we've struggled with evolving processes and culture to match our growth. I think management is aware of the issues and has worked to keep the culture and implement sane processes, but it's hard sometimes.
The HQ is a little far from the Caltrain station, though it's still definitely walkable.
- 4.0Good Balance, Tough DecisionsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRedwood City, California, United StatesOctober 4, 2024Pros: Good work-life balance, decent company culture (although it seems to be dying), some cool projects.Cons: Hiring outside the US a lot. The company feels like leadership has difficulty making hard decisions. Too politically correct (at least puts on the facade that it is). Getting promoted also seems difficult. Lower pay than some comparable companies.
- 4.0Good vibes, but old technologySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeWarsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, PolandMarch 17, 2025Pros: - Office space - Overall talent pool - Software engineering processes at the top levelCons: - Missing opportunities for skills development. - Some projects are based on 10+ year old assumptions with really ancient technologies. - The company doesn't seem to progress anymore.
- 5.0Fun workplace, tough problemsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Altos, California, United StatesDecember 19, 2012Pros: - Awesome people: the employees are generally open and happy to collaborate and help each other. - Working with a product that customers love and solves a real pain point for businesses. - A focus on fostering a fast-paced, fun culture, even as the company evolves into an enterprise software company. - Super-fast growth, both in terms of business and organization.Cons: Super fast growth: at times, we've struggled with evolving processes and culture to match our growth. I think management is aware of the issues and has worked to keep the culture and implement sane processes, but it's hard sometimes. The HQ is a little far from the Caltrain station, though it's still definitely walkable.
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