Software Engineer III, Identity and Security Foundation
Box
Job Description
About the Role
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 AstraZeneca, 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain secure and scalable authentication and authorization systems using technologies like Java, PHP, Docker, and Kubernetes.
- Build high-quality microservices focused on security features such as MFA, SSO, OAuth2.0, OIDC, JWT Auth, token management, scopes and permissions.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product managers and other engineers to deliver reliable solutions aligned with business needs.
- Contribute to code reviews and help improve team best practices around security standards and software quality.
- Troubleshoot production issues related to authentication services; implement fixes while balancing performance and usability.
- Participate in architectural discussions by providing input based on hands-on experience with secure web service design.
- Mentor junior engineers by sharing knowledge about secure coding patterns and system design principles.
- Participate in our on-call rotation, and be available during on-call shifts to respond to and triage any issues that arise.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent practical experience with strong fundamentals in software development concepts.
- 3+ years of professional software engineering experience working primarily with Java or PHP in production environments.
- Solid understanding of modern authentication mechanisms like MFA, SSO, OAuth 2.0 flows, and JWT token management, including scope and permission enforcement.
- Experience building RESTful APIs or microservices architectures with an emphasis on security best practices.
- Comfortable collaborating across teams to translate requirements into technical designs that balance security needs with user experience.
- Understanding how to balance security concerns alongside system performance and usability without compromising quality.
Nice to Have
- Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience working in an AI-first company or with AI-related technologies.
- Knowledge of secure web service design principles.
Qualifications
- Educational background in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Benefits & Perks
- Role is eligible for equity and benefits.
- Competitive salary range: $155,500 - $194,500 USD, dependent on experience and location.
- Work environment includes hybrid work arrangements with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.
- Box offers healthcare benefits and additional perks.
Working at Box
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. We believe diverse experiences benefit our culture, products, customers, and the world. We aim to recruit a passionate, high-performing workforce that reflects the world we live in. Inclusiveness and respect for diversity are fundamental to our culture, and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.
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About Box
Website
box.com
Company Size
1001-5000 employees
Location
Redwood City, CA
Industry
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
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