Good upside ruined... - Senior Software Engineer Box Employee Review

3.0
Mar 25, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Box has good work life balance, okay pay, and is generally a decent job for the valley.

Cons

No direction in product or engineering during the time I was there. Huge turnover which was shocking since the general work-life is really good. A lot of the higher ranked people are more interested in self-preservation than results. Very non-result oriented promotion rubric which leads to a lot of bad senior leadership who then invent a new rubric.

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5.0
Jun 9, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Strong executive leadership with clear direction - Customers see the value in the software and there is a product/market fit - Managers care about work life balance and your professional growth - Autonomy to do valuable meaningful work and focus on the right initiatives for your role

Cons

- Nothing comes to mind

2.0
Jun 10, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Competitive compensation and decent earning potential depending on segment. Opportunity to manage complex deal cycles. Broad product suite allows for cross-sell and solution-based selling. Active founder-led company

Cons

Poor management quality and leadership decisions can impact morale. Culture can feel less dull and lack energy especially compared to faster-growing tech companies. Selling the product can feel little exciting. Internal processes and decision-making can feel bureaucratic.

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