Sr. Software Engineer

Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.

At Proofpoint you’ll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values: 

We're looking for a Sr. Software Engineer to join the Inception team within our Core Email Protection API group. The team owns the email processing flow, integrations with other Proofpoint services, and critical data infrastructure, including Kafka clusters and data lakes. You'll join at a pivotal moment, as we scale our services to meet the enterprise-grade demands of our customers.

• →Possess extensive experience in Backend development (Codebase is Python, but can consider transition from Java or .NET)
• →Public cloud exposure with AWS, Azure or GCP
• →Track record of working at scale and solving diverse technical challenges
• →Product-focused mindset, understanding the impact of your decisions on customers and the organization
• →Ability to proactively identify and solve problems before they impact progress
• →Be willing and able to lead and shape the technical direction of projects, aligning with business goals
• →Mentor peers, sharing knowledge and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• →Demonstrate advanced problem-solving abilities, navigating complex challenges with innovative solutions
• →Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, influencing outcomes and driving project success
• →Excel in communication, capable of empathetic and constructive dialogue in both technical and non-technical settings with a varied audience

At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you’ll love working with us:

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive benefits

• Career success on your terms

• Flexible work environment

• Annual wellness and community outreach days

• Always on recognition for your contributions

• Global collaboration and networking opportunities

Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone.

We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to accessibility@proofpoint.com.

Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can’t wait to hear from you!