Sr. Software Engineer

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.

Your day-to-day

• Engage with the world of Python 3 and AWS, architecting robust distributed systems designed to manage immense volumes of data with exceptional speed.
• Collaborate across various functions, harnessing team synergy to deliver premium solutions and outcomes for our esteemed customers.
• Apply your keen product mindset and tech savvy to help shape Defender’s future, contributing to our progressive vision.
• Cultivate a supportive environment by providing thoughtful, actionable feedback, fostering growth and development among team members.
• Embrace the responsibility of maintaining and supporting our essential business systems, always mindful of the interplay between scale, latency, and cost.
• Take on the complex task of processing highly sensitive data, a challenge that will refine your skills in data security and handling.
• Guide and support your team members, enhancing the team’s effectiveness and productivity by applying your knowledge and experience.
• Spearhead cross-team projects, guiding them from their conception through to their deployment in production.

• 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:

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

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.

How We Work:

At Proofpoint you’ll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values, Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams.

We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We’re driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.

Our BRAVE Values:

At Proofpoint, we are BRAVE in everything we do, and our values aren’t just words-they shape how we work, collaborate, and grow.

We seek people who are bold enough to challenge the status quo, responsive in the face of ever-evolving threats, and accountable for delivering real impact.

We value those with a visionary mindset who anticipate what’s next and push cybersecurity forward, and we celebrate exceptional execution that ensures we continue to defend data and protect people.

Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans. We know that work is simply better when you’re surrounded by people who inspire you-who share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed. That’s why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones-to help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together.

This isn’t just a job-it’s a mission to protect people and defend data in a world that never slows down. We’re building the future of human-centric cybersecurity, and that future belongs to all of us. We take ownership, move fast, and hold ourselves accountable-because that’s what it takes to stay ahead. And we do it together, winning as one.

Be empowered to reach your full potential through meaningful challenges and personalized support-designed around you and your goals. Whether you’re growing as a leader or leveling up from great to exceptional as an individual contributor, we’re here to help you get there.

Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.