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 The Role Proofpoint is looking for a highly motivated Sr. Software Engineer to join the Threat Response product engineering team. As part of the Threat Response team, you will help design, build, and operate the cloud platform that powers our services. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys software development while also taking ownership of cloud architecture, infrastructure scalability, reliability, security, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate has strong software engineering experience combined with practical expertise in cloud platforms and large-scale production environments. What You’ll Work On Designing and operating scalable cloud platforms that support a global multi-tenant SaaS environment Building highly available and resilient architectures that support business continuity and disaster recovery objectives Designing secure networking solutions across AWS environments, regions, and accounts Managing containerized application platforms and deployment pipelines Driving operational excellence through observability, monitoring, automation, and reliability engineering practices Supporting database operations, upgrades, migrations, and platform scalability initiatives. What You Bring to the Team Proven experience building enterprise or SaaS applications in Java and/or Python, including large-scale, highly available, secure cloud-native platforms Hands-on AWS networking and security experience, including VPCs, CIDR planning, Security Groups, cross-account IAM, secure connectivity between environments, disaster recovery, and regional failover Working knowledge of Terraform, including writing and maintaining modules, managing state, and safely executing plan/apply operations in shared environments Experience operating Kubernetes-based platforms and modern CI/CD pipelines in production environments PostgreSQL or other relational database experience, including upgrades, migrations, performance tuning, backup, recovery, and scalability Demonstrated ability to effectively leverage AI-assisted engineering tools for system design, implementation, testing, debugging, and operational support Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills BSc degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience Preferred Qualifications Experience with AWS services such as EKS, RDS, MSK, Route 53, ELB, CloudWatch, SQS, and SNS Experience with CI/CD platforms such as CloudBees and/or Harness, and observability platforms such as Coralogix Experience with compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP, SOC 2, or ISO 27001. 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! 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.

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