Software Engineer II
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 We are looking for a Software Engineer II to join one of our Adaptive Email Data Loss Prevention (AEDLP) teams.
The team owns Proofpoint’s Microsoft 365 add-in (currently for Outlook), which helps organisations stop sensitive data leaving through email. As we scale our services, deepen our integration with Microsoft, and align more closely with the wider Proofpoint ecosystem, you will help shape what comes next.
The team’s tech stack includes: Languages: Python 3 (JavaScript, React or other languages are a bonus) AWS: SQS, SNS, ECS, ECR, Lambda High-volume NoSQL and SQL databases, such as DynamoDB and Postgres Infrastructure as code: Terraform DevOps tooling: CircleCI, Docker, Git and GitHub Responsibilities We follow a DevOps culture: we build our services and we run them.
Day to day, you will: Improve the scalability and reliability of our services Research security vulnerabilities and implement security measures Use production and product data to decide what the team builds next Improve the user experience of our add-in in Outlook (desktop and Outlook on the web) on Windows and Mac Help harden the “Human Security Layer” Ship code to production continuously via CI/CD Handle sensitive data with care, and build with security in mind Work with senior and staff engineers on complex problems, and independently on simpler ones What you’ll bring Essential Experience building and running production services in Python Experience with AWS and with SQL or NoSQL databases Familiarity with CI/CD, containers and infrastructure as code Good judgement when choosing technical approaches, and a security-first mindset Desirable Experience with JavaScript/React Experience with data and infrastructure at scale How we work Integrating our product with email platforms such as Google and Microsoft is technically complex, especially at our scale and with our security requirements.
Our standards for security, quality and availability are the highest, but we also foster psychological safety: we are comfortable with the unknown and love to experiment to find the right solution. We use data to validate our decisions and measure our progress, and it shapes our goals and roadmap. We think you’ll thrive here if you focus on outcomes rather than outputs and use evidence to back your arguments and influence the team’s direction.
Our main challenge ahead is scaling, both vertically (the size of individual tenants) and horizontally (the number of tenants). 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.
