WHAT IS BOX? 

Box (NYSE:BOX) is the leader in Intelligent Content Management. Our platform enables organizations to fuel collaboration, manage the entire content lifecycle, secure critical content, and transform business workflows with enterprise AI. We help companies thrive in the new AI-first era of business. Founded in 2005, Box simplifies work for leading global organizations, including JLL, Morgan Stanley, and Nationwide. Box is headquartered in Redwood City, CA, with offices across the United States, Europe, and Asia.

By joining Box, you will have the unique opportunity to continue driving our platform forward. Content powers how we work. It’s the billions of files and information flowing across teams, departments, and key business processes every single day: contracts, invoices, employee records, financials, product specs, marketing assets, and more. Our mission is to bring intelligence to the world of content management and empower our customers to completely transform workflows across their organizations. With the combination of AI and enterprise content, the opportunity has never been greater to transform how the world works together and at Box you will be on the front lines of this massive shift.

WHY BOX NEEDS YOU 

Software Engineers on the Trust and Safety Engineering team play a critical role in protecting Box, its platform, and its customers from abuse, fraud, and malicious actors. This role is ideal for an engineer who combines strong software development fundamentals with a deep interest in security, threat mitigation, and building resilient systems at scale. The team partners closely with security, product, and engineering organizations across Box to design and deliver solutions that strengthen the company’s defenses while preserving a seamless customer experience. Much of this work is highly visible and directly customer-facing, shaping how users experience safety, reliability, and trust across the product. The systems built by this team have significant impact, and performance is essential because latency matters in delivering protections that are both effective and seamless. Work in this area spans a wide range of disciplines, including building and operating containerized microservices in a Kubernetes-based environment, developing behavioral detection systems and machine learning models to identify suspicious activity, tuning rate limiters and other mitigation controls across the Box stack, and delivering product security features that proactively reduce risk. This is an opportunity to make a direct impact by building intelligent, scalable systems that help Box stay ahead of evolving threats.

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

• Design, build, and continuously improve security systems that protect Box, its platform, and its customers from abuse, fraud, malicious actors, and insider threats.
• Develop scalable APIs and backend services that detect, prevent, and disrupt abuse campaigns across Box’s microservice infrastructure.
• Build behavioral detection systems and near-real-time mitigation workflows to identify suspicious usage patterns, risky traffic, and emerging attack techniques.
• Apply analytics and machine learning approaches to model malicious behavior, improve detection accuracy, and reduce false positives.
• Strengthen platform defenses through rate limiting, automated enforcement, and other mitigation controls that balance security with customer experience.
• Build resilient, containerized microservices in distributed environments that support high-volume trust and safety protections at scale.
• Partner closely with security, product, and engineering teams to translate threat trends into durable product and platform safeguards.
• Contribute to Box’s broader technical security strategy by identifying systemic risks, proposing defenses, and improving security engineering practices.
• Proactively evaluate evolving abuse and fraud patterns to help Box stay ahead of new threats with intelligent, scalable protections.

WHO YOU ARE 

We are an AI-first company. This means you approach your work with a growth mindset and find ways to leverage AI to help make faster, smarter decisions that will 10X your impact at Box.

• 6+ years of professional software development experience in one or more of the following languages: Java, Python, PHP, or Scala
• Experience building containerized microservices in large-scale, distributed environments
• Preferred qualifications include experience with machine learning models, large-scale datasets, Java Spring/Spring Boot, Terraform-based public cloud infrastructure, and trust and safety, abuse, or fraud mitigation systems
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and reporting skills
• Strong analytical, system design, engineering, planning, and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience

Box lives its values, with community and in-person collaboration being a core part of our culture. Boxers are expected to work from their assigned office a minimum of 3 days per week.Your Recruiter will share more about how we work and company culture during the hiring process.

At Box, we believe unique and diverse experiences benefit our culture, our products, our customers, our company, and our world. We aim to recruit a passionate, high-performing workforce that reflects the world we live in. If you are head-over-heels about this role but unsure if you meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, and any other protected ground of discrimination under applicable human rights legislation. Box strives to respect the dignity and ‎‎independence of people with disabilities and is committed to giving them the same ‎‎opportunity to succeed as all other employees. Inclusiveness is core to our culture at Box, and we strive to ensure you get the most from your interview experience.

Box makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please complete this form. Reasonable accommodations may include scheduling adjustments, document dictation and beyond.

Notice to applicants in Los Angeles:  Box, Inc and its related branches will consider for employment, qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chair Ordinance.  The Fair Chance Ordinance is provided here. 

Notice to applicants in San Francisco:  Box, Inc and its related branches will consider for employment, qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chair Ordinance.  The Fair Chance Ordinance is provided here. 

For details on how we protect your information when you apply, please see our Personnel Privacy Notice. If you are a California-resident, please read our California Applicant & Candidate Privacy Notice here.

WHAT IS BOX? 

Box (NYSE:BOX) is the leader in Intelligent Content Management. Our platform enables organizations to fuel collaboration, manage the entire content lifecycle, secure critical content, and transform business workflows with enterprise AI. We help companies thrive in the new AI-first era of business. Founded in 2005, Box simplifies work for leading global organizations, including JLL, Morgan Stanley, and Nationwide. Box is headquartered in Redwood City, CA, with offices across the United States, Europe, and Asia.

By joining Box, you will have the unique opportunity to continue driving our platform forward. Content powers how we work. It’s the billions of files and information flowing across teams, departments, and key business processes every single day: contracts, invoices, employee records, financials, product specs, marketing assets, and more. Our mission is to bring intelligence to the world of content management and empower our customers to completely transform workflows across their organizations. With the combination of AI and enterprise content, the opportunity has never been greater to transform how the world works together and at Box you will be on the front lines of this massive shift.

WHY BOX NEEDS YOU 

Box has a world class security organization responsible for protecting our customer and employee data around the globe. We are looking for a Enterprise Security Architect o be a part of our Enterprise Security team to help architect and scale the security systems that protect Box’s corporate environment. In this role, you will design and drive security initiatives across identity, endpoint, network, SaaS, and AI-enabled systems.

This is a highly impactful role where you will partner closely with IT, infrastructure, and security teams to build resilient, scalable security architectures that enable productivity while reducing risk. As a Staff Engineer, you will operate with a high degree of autonomy and influence, helping shape the technical direction of Box’s enterprise security program.

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

Core Mission

Design, build, deploy, and maintain comprehensive security systems that protect Box's corporate infrastructure, workforce, and SaaS environments while driving the evolution of our security architecture toward a zero-trust, AI-enabled future.

Security Architecture & Implementation

• Architect and implement cutting-edge security solutions across critical enterprise domains including endpoint protection, zero trust networking (ZTNA), identity and privileged access management, SaaS security, and AI-enabled systems
• Lead the transformation of Box's security architecture toward a fully realized zero-trust model, encompassing device trust frameworks, identity-centric access controls, and continuous verification mechanisms
• Design security controls that scale with Box's growth while maintaining operational efficiency and user experience
• Pioneer the adoption of AI-augmented security operations, including LLM-based investigative tooling and automated threat analysis
• Identify and implement opportunities to automate security workflows through scripting, infrastructure-as-code, and orchestration platforms
• Develop self-healing security systems that can detect, respond to, and remediate threats with minimal human intervention

Strategic Security Reviews & Risk Management

• Lead comprehensive security architecture reviews and risk assessments for enterprise infrastructure changes, SaaS application integrations, and data protection initiatives
• Conduct threat modeling exercises for new technologies and business initiatives, ensuring security is embedded from inception
• Develop and maintain security standards and reference architectures that guide enterprise-wide technology decisions
• Create reusable security patterns and templates that accelerate secure deployment of new services
• Contribute to the strategic direction of Box's enterprise security architecture and long-term technology roadmap
• Collaboration & Impact

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner closely with Incident Response, IT Operations, Infrastructure, and Engineering teams to mature Box's enterprise security function
• Build and maintain security telemetry, monitoring, and investigative tooling that enhances detection, containment, and response capabilities
• Foster a security-first culture across the organization through education, tooling, and collaborative problem-solving

Mentorship & Leadership

• Mentor and coach junior engineers, sharing expertise in security architecture, threat modeling, and defensive strategies
• Help raise the technical bar across the team through code reviews, architectural discussions, and knowledge sharing
• Build a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the security engineering team

Future Focus

This role is designed for a forward-thinking security engineer who can balance immediate operational needs with long-term strategic vision. You'll be at the forefront of defining what enterprise security looks like in an AI-driven, cloud-first world, while ensuring Box remains protected against both current and emerging threats. Your work will directly shape how Box secures its workforce, protects customer data, and maintains its position as a trusted leader in intelligent content management.

WHO YOU ARE 

We are an AI-first company. This means you approach your work with a growth mindset and find ways to leverage AI to help make faster, smarter decisions that will 10X your impact at Box.

You are a security professional with:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, information security or related field
• 8+ years of experience in corporate/enterprise security engineering (endpoint, network security, cloud security, SaaS security, identity, or a combination)
• Deep expertise in macOS security with solid knowledge of Windows and ChromeOS
• Hands-on experience deploying and operating at scale for a combination of below:
• Device trust and endpoint detection solutions (EDR/XDR)
• ZTNA/zero trust architectures, VPNs and hybrid/in-office deployments
• Identity and access management (IAM/PAM/passwordless authentication)
• CASB/Secure web gateway, SSPM and DLP solutions
• Strong understanding of emerging security challenges: shadow IT, AI & Agentic identities, SaaS-to-SaaS integrations, browser security and data exfiltration paths
• Experience with security automation using Python, Go, or similar languages
• Proficiency with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Elastic, SumoLogic) for log analysis and rule creation
• Experience securing cloud-native and hybrid environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Familiarity with IaC (Terraform), CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps practices
• Understanding of AI security risks and experience securing AI-centric deployments
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate complex security topics for all audiences
• Proven ability to work independently with high autonomy, manage ambiguity, and recommend secure but risk profiled decisions.

BENEFITS

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Box lives its values, with community and in-person collaboration being a core part of our culture. Boxers are expected to work from their assigned office a minimum of 3 days per week. Your Recruiter will share more about how we work and company culture during the hiring process.

At Box, we believe unique and diverse experiences benefit our culture, our products, our customers, our company, and our world. We aim to recruit a passionate, high-performing workforce that reflects the world we live in. If you are head-over-heels about this role but unsure if you meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply!

Box lives its values, with community and in-person collaboration being a core part of our culture. Boxers are expected to work from their assigned office a minimum of 3 days per week.Your Recruiter will share more about how we work and company culture during the hiring process.

At Box, we believe unique and diverse experiences benefit our culture, our products, our customers, our company, and our world. We aim to recruit a passionate, high-performing workforce that reflects the world we live in. If you are head-over-heels about this role but unsure if you meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, and any other protected ground of discrimination under applicable human rights legislation. Box strives to respect the dignity and ‎‎independence of people with disabilities and is committed to giving them the same ‎‎opportunity to succeed as all other employees. Inclusiveness is core to our culture at Box, and we strive to ensure you get the most from your interview experience.

Box makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please complete this form. Reasonable accommodations may include scheduling adjustments, document dictation and beyond.

Notice to applicants in Los Angeles:  Box, Inc and its related branches will consider for employment, qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chair Ordinance.  The Fair Chance Ordinance is provided here. 

Notice to applicants in San Francisco:  Box, Inc and its related branches will consider for employment, qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chair Ordinance.  The Fair Chance Ordinance is provided here. 

For details on how we protect your information when you apply, please see our Personnel Privacy Notice. If you are a California-resident, please read our California Applicant & Candidate Privacy Notice here.