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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 19 days Box's roles stay open a median of 38 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Box's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Box
- high 54 stale, 19 reposted of 153 open
- Hiring momentum
- 235 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Box's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Box.
About this role
As a Software Engineer on the Automate team at Box, you will design and develop full-stack solutions for the workflow automation platform, utilizing Java for backend development and React/TypeScript for frontend experiences. Your work will involve building scalable systems that handle millions of workflow executions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior engineers. You will also participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices in engineering.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Box as an employer.
What you need
- 3+ years of professional software development experience
- Strong proficiency in Java and React/TypeScript
- Deep understanding of object-oriented design principles, REST APIs, and modern web development patterns
- Experience building scalable backend systems, including database design, caching strategies, and asynchronous processing
- Proven ability to assess, communicate, and complete project milestones in a time-sensitive manner
- Fluent English proficiency (written and verbal)
Nice to have
- Experience with workflow automation, business process management, or integration platforms
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and DevOps practices
- Track record of leading cross-functional projects or mentoring junior engineers
- Experience with enterprise integrations and API design
- Contributions to open-source projects or demonstrated passion for software craftsmanship
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Position requires in-office work a minimum of 3 days per week
- The team is described as growing, which may imply evolving responsibilities and potential instability
- The role emphasizes a strong focus on AI, which may require continuous learning and adaptation
Summarised from Box's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Box on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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