Box Software Engineer interview experience

The one-hour interview wasn’t just about writing code; it started with understanding the task and clarifying requirements, then moving into implementation under time constraints. The questions were difficult enough that I felt the pressure immediately.

I could tell the interviewer expected me to actively ask questions and confirm the problem before coding, but the timing ended up affecting how I moved through the solution. I finished the interview without feeling fully satisfied with how much I was able to cover.

I didn’t get an offer. The reflection I had afterward was that the structure