Staff Software Engineer Interview Experience - Redwood City, California
July 1, 2017
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Very professional.
Nice people, and a smooth process.
I had a chance to talk to several people after the on-site, which went well, including the VP of Engineering and also the CEO.
I had several competing offers, and they matched several times during the process.
Questions
We spent an hour going into the details of my past projects.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the Box Staff Software Engineer role in Redwood City, California.
Success Rate
25%
Pass Rate
Box's interview process for their Staff Software Engineer roles in Redwood City, California is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive75%
Neutral0%
Negative25%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Box's Staff Software Engineer interview process in Redwood City, California.
Box Work Experiences
5.0
Amazing Company to Work For
Staff Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redwood City, California, United States
July 18, 2024
Pros: Amazing Company to Work For
Cons: Cannot think of one at the moment.
5.0
Still fun like a start-up, inclusive, and people-centric company
Staff Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redwood City, California, United States
December 31, 2021
Pros: Very supportive management and team spirit. There are fewer silos, walls, and "not my problem" attitudes than at other companies I have been at. There's a definite emphasis on things important in a startup, like customer focus and "Getting Sh*t Done," and on reducing unproductive meetings and paperwork. GSD is one of the company's core values. Customers love the product, and you definitely see how your work makes people happy.
Cons: More stingy on cash as management is focused on improving EPS.
Less raises, less swag, no 401k matching, etc.
When Box was 100 people, buying everyone an iPad for Christmas and a black-tie party in San Francisco was possible. Now the emphasis is on hiring overseas as much as possible.
5.0
A great company to work for with a non-toxic and healthy culture
Staff Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redwood City, California, United States
January 3, 2021
Pros: Great people with a non-toxic attitude
Interesting challenges
Cons: - Stock has been stagnant.
- Too many mid-level managers, senior managers, and directors.
- 5.0Amazing Company to Work ForStaff Software Engineer • Current EmployeeRedwood City, California, United StatesJuly 18, 2024Pros: Amazing Company to Work ForCons: Cannot think of one at the moment.
- 5.0Still fun like a start-up, inclusive, and people-centric companyStaff Software Engineer • Current EmployeeRedwood City, California, United StatesDecember 31, 2021Pros: Very supportive management and team spirit. There are fewer silos, walls, and "not my problem" attitudes than at other companies I have been at. There's a definite emphasis on things important in a startup, like customer focus and "Getting Sh*t Done," and on reducing unproductive meetings and paperwork. GSD is one of the company's core values. Customers love the product, and you definitely see how your work makes people happy.Cons: More stingy on cash as management is focused on improving EPS. Less raises, less swag, no 401k matching, etc. When Box was 100 people, buying everyone an iPad for Christmas and a black-tie party in San Francisco was possible. Now the emphasis is on hiring overseas as much as possible.
- 5.0A great company to work for with a non-toxic and healthy cultureStaff Software Engineer • Current EmployeeRedwood City, California, United StatesJanuary 3, 2021Pros: Great people with a non-toxic attitude Interesting challengesCons: - Stock has been stagnant. - Too many mid-level managers, senior managers, and directors.
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