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Full-Time

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Service Mesh

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Box

Box

1,001-5,000 employees

Cloud-based content management and collaboration solutions

AI & Machine Learning
Consumer Software
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$181k - $226.5kAnnually

+ Equity + Benefits

Senior, Expert

San Carlos, CA, USA

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
Site Reliability Engineering
Cloud Engineering
Required Skills
TCP/IP
Kubernetes
Python
Ruby
Java
AWS
Linux/Unix
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • Deep understanding of service mesh technologies such as Istio, LinkerD or any other Envoy based service mesh
  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on distributed systems, cloud native applications, and microservices
  • Well versed with Circuit Breaker, Traffic Routing, Service discovery patterns
  • You have some larger-scale production operations experience and enjoy talking about stability, scalability and performance limits of web-services
  • You have hands-on experience working with cloud providers GCP or AWS particularly in container orchestration using Kubernetes.
  • You understand what it takes to operationalize a critical infrastructure component and how to maintain it
  • You have a proven track record of building tooling, automation, and/or services in one or multiple programming languages (e.g., Go, Python, Java, Ruby)
  • You are well-versed in Linux systems and networking fundamentals, such as TCP/IP, TLS, HTTP
  • You enjoy troubleshooting in a distributed Linux systems environment and are comfortable in tracing problems through applications, systems and networks
  • You are a technical expert who can provide guidance on best practices, coding standards, and complex technical issues, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment.
  • You have good oral and written communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate complex subjects
  • Passion about open source and staying up-to-date with the community
Responsibilities
  • Architect and lead engineering efforts to implement and maintain a service mesh solution using Istio, Envoy to manage the communications between microservices.
  • Collaborate with Engineering and SRE teams to optimize the service mesh for performance, scalability and resilience.
  • Implement and enforce security practices within service mesh including zero-trust networking, mutual TLS, authentication and authorization mechanisms.
  • Be heavily involved in driving the platform vision and writing design documents for potential projects
  • Create and manage CI/CD pipelines for the deployment of configuration of service mesh components, ensuring smooth and automated day 2 operations.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation for the services and components the team owns, triaging and addressing production issues
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and peers, promoting best practices in distributed systems and service mesh technologies.
  • Engage with Box’s engineering community to build relationships, identify potential areas of improvement and help drive adoption of our team’s offerings

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 improve productivity by providing instant answers and content creation capabilities. Box differentiates itself from competitors through its focus on customer-centricity and tailored subscription plans that cater to various industries and business sizes. The company's goal is to transform the way people work together by offering a simple, secure, and efficient cloud content management system.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$1.2B

Headquarters

Redwood City, California

Founded

2005

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

10%

2 year growth

21%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Box's recognition as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2024 highlights its commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment.
  • Strategic partnerships, such as the integration with Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service, enhance Box's AI capabilities and offer advanced solutions to its clients.
  • The appointment of experienced leaders like Steve Murphy to the Board of Directors brings valuable expertise and guidance to drive the company's growth.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape of content management and collaboration tools is intense, with major players like Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive posing significant challenges.
  • The integration of advanced AI tools requires continuous innovation and investment, which could strain resources and impact profitability.

What makes Box unique

  • Box's integration of AI tools like Box AI for Notes and Documents sets it apart by enhancing productivity through instant answers and content creation capabilities.
  • The company's strong emphasis on security and compliance, particularly in sectors like healthcare, makes it a trusted partner for organizations handling sensitive data.
  • Box's global presence, with significant operations in APAC, allows it to cater to a diverse range of clients, from small businesses to large enterprises and government agencies.

Benefits

Health and Wellness

Family Support

Generous Time Off

Financial Benefits

Community

Evolving Workplace