Is Box a good place to work?

Box scores 35 out of 100 across cult.fyi's culture dimensions, and its employee NPS is 58.

Does Box have good work-life balance?

At Box, employees take an average of 18 days of vacation per year (less than 51% of companies), and the average work week is 42 hours.

How hard is the interview at Box?

Box rates 56 out of 100 on interview difficulty, easier than 85% of companies.

How does Box pay compare to market?

Box pays 14% above market, lower than 54% of companies tracked.

How stable are jobs at Box?

Box has an expected layoff rate of 19.2% of its workforce, higher than 55% of companies.

Box

Box has a stable culture. Top 9% for Employee NPS - significantly above average. Bottom 4% for Training hours - significantly below average.

Last updated June 16, 2026

Value 01 Blow our customers’ minds
Customers are at the center of everything we do. We’re here to know our customers inside and out and to deliver an experience they could never have imagined.

Value 02 Take risks. Fail fast. GSD.
The world is moving incredibly fast, and we can’t let anything slow us down. That’s why we take big bets, iterate constantly and learn from our mistakes.

Value 03 10x it!
At Box, the bigger the better — especially when it comes to ideas. So go ahead, dream up something big. Then 10x it.

Value 04 Be an owner. It’s your company.
Improving the business starts with you. We give you the resources you need to be wildly successful and make your epic ideas a reality.

Value 05 Bring your (____) self to work every day
We get our best work done when we act as our authentic selves. So come as you are — and bring your diverse perspectives, cultures and backgrounds to the table.

Value 06 Be candid and assume good intent
The only way to perform at the highest level is by listening to each other. When we share candid feedback and make a conscious effort to get better, we grow as a business.

Value 07 Make mom proud
Winning in the market only happens if we work in an environment of safety and trust. It’s on us to create a place where our voices are heard and we do right by one another.

Standout Strengths

Top 9% for Employee NPS - significantly above average.

Top 20% for IC autonomy - significantly above average.

Areas of Concern

Bottom 4% for Training hours - significantly below average.

Bottom 5% for Employer brand - significantly below average.

Bottom 6% for Pay growth - significantly below average.

Bottom 7% for Focus on substance - significantly below average.

How well does Box adhere to its principles?

Lower than 59% of companies · median 43

Where do ideas come from?

Lower than 84% of companies · median 36

Organizational Power

Employee count

Large Enterprise2,810 employees

Average Hours Worked

Pace

Lower than 87% of companies · median 60.5

Remote Friendly?

Hybrid/Mixed Bag

How Information Shared

Email/Messaging

Compensation Relative to Market

Lower than 54% of companies · median 115

AI Insights:

Box is the tech industry's comfiest recliner: work-life balance is genuinely excellent, the people are kind, and almost nobody is in a hurry to ship anything. Leadership chases a new shiny initiative every quarter while comp quietly stagnates and tenured Boxers eye the exit once their RSUs finish vesting. It is a fine place to coast, raise a family, and watch the stock not move. Just do not mistake the chill vibes for momentum.

AI stack

Box AI | Internal AI tooling | Box Relay | Box Sign AI features | Vendor LLM APIs

AI maturity

Lower than 90% of companies · median 60

Detailed Compensation Information

Levels.FYI

Review Comments

Glassdoor

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Frequently asked questions

: Box scores 35 out of 100 across cult.fyi's culture dimensions, and its employee NPS is 58.
: At Box, employees take an average of 18 days of vacation per year (less than 51% of companies), and the average work week is 42 hours.
: Box rates 56 out of 100 on interview difficulty, easier than 85% of companies.
: Box pays 14% above market, lower than 54% of companies tracked.
: Box has an expected layoff rate of 19.2% of its workforce, higher than 55% of companies.