Staff Python Engineer 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, Content Management, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

  • Strong proficiency in Python, including debugging and profiling
  • Broad software engineering expertise across multiple languages and paradigms
  • Experience with distributed systems, Kubernetes, and cloud environments (preferably GCP)
  • Ability to debug complex system-level issues (threading, networking, VM behavior)
  • Strong architectural thinking, ensuring consistency and scalability across services
  • English proficiency at B2 level or higher
  • Systems thinker who understands both deep technical detail and cross-service architectural alignment
  • Growth mindset leveraging AI for faster, smarter decisions

Responsibilities

  • Own architectural consistency and validate significant technical decisions across Shuttle’s services
  • Design and guide the evolution of critical systems, including migration adapters and backend microservices
  • Drive resolution of complex system-level problems in areas such as Kubernetes orchestration, cloud VMs, and networking
  • Ensure fixes address root causes, not just symptoms
  • Provide technical mentorship and oversight to senior and mid-level engineers
  • Collaborate with other Box teams on integrations (Box Consulting, Archive, Metadata initiatives, and potentially File System and API)
  • Contribute to roadmap planning by aligning Shuttle’s architecture with Box’s broader goals around metadata and AI
  • Participate in on-call rotation, available at all times while on-call to help respond to and triage any issues that arise

Skills

Python
Software Engineering
Microservices
Distributed Systems
Architecture
Scalability
Migration
Adapters

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

Benefits

Health and Wellness
Family Support
Generous Time Off
Financial Benefits
Community
Evolving Workplace

Risks

Box faces strong competition from Amazon, Alphabet, and Microsoft.
Economic downturns may lead to reduced subscription revenue for Box.
AI integration may face data privacy and regulatory compliance challenges.

Differentiation

Box integrates AI to enhance content management and collaboration capabilities.
Box offers tailored solutions for diverse industries, including legal and government sectors.
Box's global presence, especially in APAC, strengthens its market position.

Upsides

Box's AI integration with Microsoft 365 Copilot enhances user experience and data management.
Box's collaboration with Bubo Defense expands its AI capabilities and partnerships.
Box Hubs streamlines enterprise content management with advanced AI technologies.

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