What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineer III, Query Infra position at boxinc?
WHAT IS BOX?
WHY BOX NEEDS YOU
Metadata is a key component of the Box Content Cloud, enabling customers to add additional context to their files and transforming them into actionable content. In the current iteration, it's used to organize, discover, annotate, secure and retain content. Metadata Platform adoption continues to grow exponentially as more Box products like Shield, Relay, Sign, Governance, etc rely on it internally and as our customers continue to build custom applications leveraging it.
But, we've only scratched the surface of what's possible. That's where you come in!
As we embark on the mission to deliver a next-generation Metadata Platform, we're looking for a Senior Engineer to join us and play a pivotal role. You'll have the opportunity to work with a small team of talented, collaborative and fun engineers, solving some of the toughest challenges, as we build out the future of content management in the cloud. The work you do will have an immediate impact on the productivity of millions of users, at some of the most important enterprises of our time.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Lead design and implementation efforts for new components of our platform, from the ground up
- Design and implement scalable services with a focus on reliability, observability, operability and efficiency
- Work with cutting-edge technologies like Kubernetes, Docker, BigTable, Elasticsearch, Spark and Istio
- Be heavily involved in setting the platform vision and defining feature roadmaps
- Mentor other engineers and contribute to team growth and development
- Strengthen engineering processes, principles, and culture within the team and across Box, by championing a culture of learning, continuous improvement, and blameless retrospection
WHO YOU ARE
- You have 3 years of professional software development experience
- You have extensive experience deploying and operating microservices in a cloud environment
- You have a proven track record of building services and/or tooling in one or more languages (e.g., Java, Go, Scala, Python)
- You have experience working with message queues and/or streaming data systems like Kafka/PubSub
- Must be able to visit the Redwood City office 1-2 days a week
MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE
- Proficiency in an object oriented language such as Java, Scala, or C
- BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent
- Proficiency with distributed systems
- 4 years of industry experience
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Familiarity with Elasticsearch/Solr/Lucene or other information retrieval systems.
- Experience with Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services or Azure.
- Experience deploying and operating Microservices on Kubernetes.
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 2 days per week, with a focus on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 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.
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United States Pay Range
$155,500 - $194,500 USD
Salary : $155,500 - $194,500
