Staff Security Engineer at Box

Redwood City, California, United States

Box Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Content Management, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

  • Experienced security engineer with 12+ years in software or security engineering roles, including significant experience architecting and securing large-scale platforms or distributed systems
  • Deep understanding of platform security domains such as identity management, cryptography, API security, supply chain security, and cloud infrastructure security
  • Skilled in threat modeling, architectural risk assessment, and designing secure-by-default frameworks
  • Strong programming skills and familiarity with modern cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern service development (K8s, microservices, service mesh)
  • Growth mindset with proactive problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills to engage technical and leadership audiences
  • Approach work with a growth mindset and leverage AI to make faster, smarter decisions

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of security architectures and controls for Box’s foundational platforms, including identity, API integration, frontend frameworks and mobile security
  • Conduct architectural risk assessments and develop secure components and patterns to make our platforms and frameworks secure-by-design
  • Collaborate closely with engineering, product management, security architecture, production security, and compliance teams to integrate security into our new platform development
  • Drive continuous improvement by researching emerging threats and vulnerabilities
  • Mentor and guide security engineers on finding and remediating security problems at scale
  • Influence company-wide security standards and contribute to organizational knowledge sharing around platform security strategies

Skills

Security Architecture
Platform Security
Threat Modeling
Identity Management
API Security
Software Engineering
Automation

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.

Land your dream remote job 3x faster with AI