Engineering Manager II, Core Experiences at Box

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Cloud Computing, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Over 2 years of experience as a software engineering manager, leading teams responsible for high-scale production services
At least 5 years of professional software development experience, contributing to the development of full-stack web applications and/or distributed systems
Excel at aligning and executing new technical ideas, demonstrating an understanding of best practices
Proven experience in driving effective execution with agile processes in a dynamic environment
A people-oriented leader, capable of modelling and fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture
Exceptional at communicating, passionate about technology and committed to raising the bar
Experience working with distributed teams across different time zones (advantageous)
Proficient in English
Bonus Points
Hands-on experience designing and building cloud-native architecture for AWS, GCP, or similar
Passion for open source and staying abreast of community developments

Responsibilities

Lead a team of experienced engineers in Poland
Define the team's roadmap, execution plans, and take ownership of project delivery
Develop team members through 1:1s, career planning, coaching discussions, and hiring
Uphold values by building a collaborative, inclusive team focused on customer impact
Cultivate a culture of excellence through emphasis on execution, quality, and scale
Organize stand-ups, sprint planning, technical discussions, and manage sprint task statuses
Collaborate with product teams to scope new features, provide project estimates, and inform quarterly commitments
Work with cross-functional partners and stakeholders to ensure the team delivers significant business impact
Represent Box internally and externally

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Software EngineeringEngineering ManagementWeb DevelopmentUI/UXSearchAIScalable Systems

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Engineering Manager position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this role remote or based in a specific location?

The role is based in the Warsaw office in Poland, which serves as a global engineering and product development hub. Experience working with distributed teams across different time zones is advantageous.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Candidates need over 2 years as a software engineering manager leading high-scale teams, at least 5 years of professional software development in full-stack web apps or distributed systems, proven agile execution, people-oriented leadership, and strong communication skills. Proficiency in English is required, with bonus for cloud-native architecture experience.

What is the company culture like at Box?

Box fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture, with a people-oriented leadership approach emphasized for this role.

What makes a strong candidate for this Engineering Manager role?

Strong candidates have 2+ years managing high-scale engineering teams, 5+ years in full-stack or distributed systems development, agile execution experience, and skills in leading distributed teams while fostering collaboration. Hands-on cloud experience and passion for technology are bonuses.

Box

Cloud-based content management and collaboration solutions

About Box

Box provides cloud-based content management and collaboration solutions that enable businesses to securely manage, share, and collaborate on their content. The platform offers features such as secure file storage, sharing, and collaboration tools, along with advanced functionalities like Box AI for Notes and Box AI for Documents, which utilize artificial intelligence to enhance productivity by providing instant answers and content creation capabilities. Unlike many competitors, Box focuses on a subscription-based model that allows clients to choose tailored pricing plans based on their specific needs, ensuring a good return on investment. The company's goal is to transform how people work together by offering a simple, secure, and efficient way to manage content in the cloud, while fostering a customer-centric approach and encouraging diverse ideas within its workforce.

Redwood City, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2005Year Founded

$548.7MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees