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. We're looking for an engineer who loves building from the ground up and can help shape both the product and culture from day one.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Experience building and operating production-grade systems at scale in cloud environments
• Experience with large-scale distributed systems ideally written in Python, Go or Rust
• Experience with micro service design using API gateways, event streaming and container orchestration
• Experience with DevOps workflows and CI/CD pipelines
• Strong debugging, instrumentation, and observability skills across distributed systems
• Proven ability to take ownership of complex problems and learn quickly
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools and LLM frameworks
• Startup experience — especially as a founder or early engineer who has built a product from scratch — is a strong plus

Benefits

• 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