Lead Backend Engineer

Box is hiring a Lead Backend Engineer to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Lead Backend Engineer, you'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users. This is a freelance, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US (CST)). About the role You'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code • Review pull requests and mentor teammates • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack What we offer: • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Annual learning and professional development budget • Flexible working hours across US time zones • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • 100% remote, work-from-anywhere-in-the-US culture How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. Box is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 7+ years of experience, including leading teams or projects • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) • Solid understanding of data structures, APIs, and databases • US work authorization • Experience with version control and CI/CD Nice to have: • Comfort communicating clearly and proactively in writing • Familiarity with modern collaboration tools (Slack, Notion, Linear)