Proofpoint
A Backend Software Engineer at Proofpoint designs distributed systems to mitigate account takeover attacks for cloud applications like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. The role involves owning complex backend projects, architecting scalable solutions using streaming frameworks, and collaborating with product and QA teams to ensure system reliability. Engineers in this position must proactively address technical debt and influence team decisions while working independently on high-impact deliverables.
Headquarters
Sunnyvale, California, United States
Company Size
1001-5000 employees
Founded
2002
Proofpoint helps protect people, data and brands against cyber attacks. Offering compliance and cybersecurity solutions for email, web, cloud, and more.
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Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Proofpoint didn’t post a salary, so this is our estimate from similar listings.
68% above the average for this role
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