Looks nice on the outside, inside it's rotten - Software Engineer Box Employee Review

2.0
Apr 3, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Fair compensation. Emphasizing ownership. Cross team communication. Helpful co-workers.

Cons

Constructive feedback is non-existent. You are usually disregarded with only "Sorry for the low raise, keep up the good work. See you next year." Nothing to really work with. Also unkept promises from management. Managers don't give a damn about you if you don't cause problems. Unless you are a close friend of theirs. It's better to break something and fix it later than to prevent it, because you'll be praised more that way. Questionable design decisions that result in missed deadlines, but no one is held accountable. Chaos in high- and middle-level management. Decisions are made at the last minute, without consulting stakeholders. Global decisions that affect the whole company even if countries work differently. If you're looking for a job where you can do the bare minimum and collect a paycheck, Box is the perfect place. If you want to tackle difficult problems and grow as a person, look elsewhere.

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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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