Senior Software Engineer
ProofpointAbout the role
About Us:
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.
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.
Corporate Overview
Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations’ greatest assets and biggest risks: vulnerabilities in people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber-attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including more than half of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web.
We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. That’s why we’re a leader in next-generation cybersecurity.
Protection Starts with People. Proofpoint.
The Role
We are looking for a Sr. Software Engineer who is an outstanding team player with a positive attitude, and high energy, to help us deliver state of the art products. Someone that want to grow herself, the product and the team. We're looking for someone with the ability to work independent, and communicate clearly and effectively with team members.
Your day-to-day
• You understand the complexities and tradeoffs for building systems with 99.999% availability
• Design/Code/Test based on user stories, and product defects (perl & golang)
• Ability to spear head a project, leading other engineers as part of a team
• Contribute to software design and code reviews
• Solid understanding of algorithms & data structures along with their runtime complexities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Introduce and influence process improvements and act as an agent for change to the organization
What you bring to the team
• Passionate about scripting, preferably in perl
• BS Degree in CS, or similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience
• 3-6 years software development experience
• Full Stack developer, while you may love the backend, you are not shy of the UI
• Good experience in LINUX/UNIX and any scripting language (Ruby / Perl / Python) or Java
• High accountability and a track record of delivering high quality game changing products
• Low ego and someone who puts the team and the organization first. You have strong opinions that are loosely held
• Challenges status quo and looks for continuous improvement in systems and processes
Why Proofpoint
As a customer focused and driven-to-win organization with leading edge products, there are many exciting reasons to join the Proofpoint team. We believe in hiring the best the brightest and cultivating a culture of collaboration and appreciation. As we continue to grow and expand globally, we understand that hiring the right people and developing great teams is key to our success! We are a multi-national company with locations in many countries, with each location contributing to Proofpoint’s amazing culture! #LI-AN1
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
• Learning & Development: We are committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering a range of programs including leadership and professional development workshops, stretch project assignments, and mentoring opportunities to help employees reach their full potential.
• Flexible work environment: [Remote options, hybrid schedules, flexible hours, etc.].
• Annual wellness and community outreach days
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