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Backend Engineer

Reposted 7 Days Ago
In-Office or Remote
2 Locations
Mid level
In-Office or Remote
2 Locations
Mid level
The Backend Engineer develops systems to protect customers, writes secure code, collaborates on code reviews, resolves support tickets, and engages in monitoring activities.
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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

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.

The Role

As a Software Engineer on one of our latest security product teams, you'll develop professional expertise building systems that protect Fortune 100 customers from their most critical risks. You'll write clean, maintainable code that leaves our codebase better than you found it, taking ownership of features and components while ensuring quality through thorough testing. This role offers the opportunity to grow your technical skills while working on mission-critical systems that directly impact customer security.

Your day-to-day

Contribute to moderately complex features, ensuring your work integrates seamlessly into distributed systems

  • Build and maintain pipelines that interface with our database infrastructure and threat data streams

  • Write secure, resilient code with thorough testing to ensure quality and reliability

  • Collaborate with teammates through code reviews, providing constructive input and implementing feedback effectively

  • Pick up customer support tickets to resolve real-world issues and improve user experience

  • Participate in deployment and monitoring activities, learning cloud-based automation practices

  • Proactively identify potential blockers and work with the team to address them

What you bring to the team

  • Experience with one or more JVM languages (Java, Scala, or similar)

  • Working knowledge of databases and query planning

  • Familiarity with cloud computing platforms like EC2 or similar

  • Ability to deliver high-quality work within established timelines with minimal supervision on routine tasks

  • Strong collaboration skills and a growth mindset, actively seeking feedback and learning opportunities

  • Understanding of service deployments on Linux using CI/CD pipelines

  • A B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience

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

  • 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 [email protected].


How to Apply

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

Top Skills

Ci/Cd
Ec2
Java
Linux
Scala

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