Box Engineering Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 12 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Box.
Box
Engineering Manager
Manager Average Positive experience Accept offer 6 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Presentation Onsite Panel Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation System Design
The whole thing took about a month. An HR recruiter hit me up on LinkedIn since I was open to new roles. The recruiter was really nice and explained the whole process so I knew what to expect. After chatting with the recruiter, she set up a one-hour phone screen with the hiring manager. The hiring manager was also super friendly and we had a great talk about engineering challenges, team building, and how my background fit the role. Things went well, so I got scheduled for the first of two onsite interviews. I met the hiring manager again, where we talked about behavioral and management stuff. Later that day, I met with a Director and a Staff Engineer to give a presentation on a technical project I worked on, including the architecture, decisions, and trade-offs. A few days later, they said it went well and wanted me back for a second and final onsite. The second onsite was pretty fun. I was impressed they actually tested my technical breadth, which is rare for leadership roles, and I was excited to connect with the engineers. The first part of the day, I met with the department Director for more behavioral, management, and cultural fit questions. I also got to have lunch with one of the founders, which was cool. The tech interviews on front-end architecture and an open-ended design question were super fun and engaging, and I liked that they focused a lot on this. Lastly, I had a competing offer from another big social media company, but it wasn't really a contest because Box offered me a top-notch compensation package. Plus, the CEO called me to answer any extra questions, showing they really wanted me. I ended up signing with Box! The interview process overall was smooth, and they were flexible with my start date.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you design a _______?
Box
Engineering Manager
Manager Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
I was contacted by a recruiter and then spoke with the hiring manager. The hiring manager's exact words were 'the recruiters WANTED ME to talk to you so here we are'. When I asked him what he would change about Box, he responded with 'Oh I wouldn't change anything about it, it's perfect, it's great, there's not a single thing I would change, it's the greatest place I've worked with'. This was a definite RED FLAG.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Tell me about your experience managing underperforming employees.
- Have you conducted performance reviews before?
- What aspects of Box would you suggest improving?
Box
Engineering Manager
Manager Difficult Positive experience Decline offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Panel
Interview formats
System Design Behavioral Other
The interview process was one of the best I've experienced. The recruiter was really helpful and paid attention to everything. The hiring manager and the people on the panel were all pros and very nice. They gave me a really good understanding of the company, what they care about, and what they're trying to achieve. By the end, I felt like I really connected with this awesome group of people.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Questions about system design were asked.
- Questions regarding process management were part of the interview.
- Questions related to people management were also included.
Box Engineering Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Box interview reports.
“What is the sum of all numbers between 1 and 100 that are divisible by either 5 or 7?”
Read reports →“What aspects of Box would you suggest improving?”
Read reports →“Can you design a _______?”
Read reports →“How do you handle disagreements between two teams?”
Read reports →“Can you describe your current company's release schedule?”
Read report →“How would you approach managing a relationship with an external provider?”
Read report →“Design-related questions were part of the interview.”
Read report →“Have you conducted performance reviews before?”
Read report →“How do you handle project management?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 12 Box interview reports.