Software Engineer III

About Us:

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: 

Bold in how we dream and innovate

Responsive to feedback, challenges and opportunities

Accountable for results and best in class outcomes

Visionary in future focused problem-solving

Exceptional in execution and impact

The Role

Proofpoint is looking for a semi-senior engineer to work on designing, building, and deploying large-scale threat detection services.

Our team employs cutting-edge technology to detect, analyze and produce intelligence for the latest threats from sophisticated cyber threat actors. Our detection services are the foundational components which are leveraged across Proofpoint’s cybersecurity product offerings to protect our customers from threats delivered through e-mail, social media and SaaS applications.

We are looking for an engineer with technical expertise in multiple domains, internalized critical thinking skills, passion for coding and engineering best practices.

We are a fast-paced, high-energy team where you will be given the opportunity to make a significant impact. The team has a solid engineering culture that values the craftsmanship of writing great code, enjoys learning, and solving big problems. Engineers on the team, work up and down the software stack to tackle challenges of scaling, reliability, security and usability for our users.

Your day-to-day

• Be member of a high-performing team of engineers responsible for building critical threat detection and analysis services

• Contribute to develop resilient and scalable components/features and get them integrated into the service

• Write custom code or integrate open source technologies and AWS services as needed to find solutions to problems

• Contribute innovative ideas for the service to stay ahead of threat actors

• Collaborate with teammates and colleagues in partner teams

What you bring to the team

• 2+ years of experience developing scalable and efficient through some of the following languages: Python, JAVA or GO code.

• Unit testing, cloud-native development (K8s), secure development foundations, RESTful APIs

• Experience automating service deployments (AWS or others), and test automation

• Strong motivation and ability to learn new technologies and domains

• A positive can-do attitude and bring a passion for excellence to the workplace

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills

• Knowledge of cybersecurity, malware analysis, threat detection is a bonus

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or Information Systems

Why Proofpoint?

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.

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.

How to Apply

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