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Senior Software Engineer, Metadata Platform

Redwood City OfficeFull-time$199k–$240k2026-11-06 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Design and implement scalable, reliable metadata services for the Box Content Cloud to organize, discover, annotate, secure, and retain enterprise content.

Role type

Senior Software Engineer (Platform)

Builds

Next-generation Metadata Platform components and scalable cloud services

Domain

Enterprise Content Management / Cloud Infrastructure

Required skills

Microservices architecture, Cloud environment operations, Java/Go/Scala/Python, Message queues (Kafka/PubSub), System design, Mentoring, Engineering culture

Preferred skills

Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure

Technologies

Kubernetes, Docker, BigTable, Istio, Kafka, PubSub

Responsibilities

Lead design and implementation of new platform components, Design and implement scalable services with focus on reliability and efficiency, Work with cutting-edge technologies, Set platform vision and define feature roadmaps, Mentor other engineers, Strengthen engineering processes and culture

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities