Proofpoint · 2 hours ago
Software Engineer (Sustaining)
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$136K/yr - $214K/yr
4+ years expProofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. They are looking for an exceptional Software Engineer (sustaining) who will be responsible for maintaining and improving the quality, reliability, and delivery of current product features while addressing customer issues and providing feedback to development teams.
EmailEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologyNetwork SecuritySaaS
Hiring Manager
Philip Hong
Responsibilities
Support DSPM product areas and provide customer support to help resolve difficult customer issues
Design, develop, and deliver solutions to customers to help them resolve problems that they are facing in their deployments
Work on developing solutions and resolving issues within our products to help improve the overall stability of the DSPM platform
Be familiar and use AI tools day to day
Qualification
Required
Expertise in public cloud compute and networking, with hands-on experience in at least one of the following AWS, GCP, or Azure
Proven experience with REST API-driven automation using Python or JavaScript
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced, innovative environment
Adaptability and a keen interest in staying current with new technologies and evolving industry trends
Understanding of github and experience with CI/CD pipelines, including the setup and management of automated build, test, and deployment workflows
Preferred
4+ years of development experience in Python or NodeJS is preferred
Prior experience in testing SaaS security products is a plus
Experience in debugging complex products, and building monitoring dashboards is preferred
Benefits
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
Flexible time off
A comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year
A three-week Work from Anywhere option
Company
Proofpoint
Proofpoint provides cloud-based email security, e-discovery, and compliance solutions for companies to protect sensitive business data.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$885.5MKey Investors
DAG VenturesBridgescale PartnersMeritech Capital Partners
2021-04-26Acquired
2019-08-21Post Ipo Debt· $800M
2012-04-20IPO
Leadership Team
Sumit Dhawan
CEO
Michael Frendo
Chief Technology Officer, Engineering
Recent News
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