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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Proofpoint
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $111,300.0 - $174,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Bash Shell, Software Quality, Linux, Perl (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Scripting, Reliability of Systems, Information Technology, Build Tools
- **Published:** May 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g1svyp

## About the Role

+ Solid experience with **Linux** and at least one scripting language such as **Perl, Python, or Bash**

 + Hands-on experience with **Claude Code** and deploying **AI agents** to automate routine tasks and improve development productivity

 + Strong interest in applying **AI-first thinking** to software development and engineering workflows

 + **2 years of software development experience**

 + BS degree in Computer Science, or similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience

 + Curious, eager to learn, and motivated to continuously improve systems and processes

 + Excellent verbal and written communication skills

 + High accountability, low ego, and someone who puts the team and the organization first

## Description

We're hiring a **Software Developer** with **2 years of experience** who brings strong technical fundamentals, an **AI-first mindset** , and a passion for improving systems and processes.

We're looking for someone who thinks deeply about how work can be reimagined and improved using AI, and who actively looks for opportunities to apply AI to engineering, operations, automation, and developer workflows. The right candidate has solid experience with **Claude Code** and hands-on experience deploying **AI agents** to improve productivity, enhance code quality, accelerate problem solving, and automate routine development tasks.

Your day-to-day

 + Design, develop, test, and maintain software solutions that improve engineering efficiency and system reliability

 + Work in **Linux environments** to troubleshoot issues, automate workflows, and support development and operational needs

 + Use scripting languages such as **Perl, Python, or Bash** to build tools, automate repetitive tasks, and improve team productivity

 + Leverage **Claude Code** and **AI agents** to streamline development workflows, improve code quality, and reduce manual effort

 + Identify manual, repetitive, or low-value tasks and build AI-powered or scripted solutions to automate them

 + Collaborate with team members to improve systems, processes, and developer experiences

 + Challenge existing approaches and propose practical improvements that increase scalability, efficiency, and reliability

 + Continuously learn and adopt new tools, technologies, and best practices that help the team move faster and work smarter


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