Staff Software Engineer

We’re excited to announce that our team is expanding! We are on the lookout for a talented Engineer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in building authentication and authorization framework. Our engineers are at the forefront of steering and influencing the future success and growth of our company. We pride ourselves on being nimble, dynamic, and fast-moving. We seek team players who take a creative and analytical approach to solving complex technical challenges. If you are passionate about cutting-edge technology and thrive in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you!

Role Overview

• Build, implement and improve architecture and performance of large-scale distributed systems.
• Design/build backend authentication and user profile management service to ensure stability and high-performance and build CI/CD pipelines.
• Work hand in hand with engineers to develop tools to automate tasks, resolve bottlenecks, and improve scalability/reliability to keep up with our growth.

Qualifications:

• A strong foundation in computer science, software engineering, etc. Proficient Java is preferred
• 8+ years of experience in cloud development.
• Experience building and scaling large distributed systems and cloud computing with AWS & Azure

Bonus:

• Previous experience in IAM such as SAML, OAuth, any entitlement software, and user profile management
• Experience developing infrastructure as code automation using Terraform.
• Deep understanding of Containers, Docker, EKS, Kubernetes
• Experience building CI with Jenkins/Cloudbees
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana and Splunk
• Solid knowledge of cloud infrastructure solutions (security, storage, networking, databases).
• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or similar

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
• 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 here https://www.proofpoint.com/us/company/careers. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option.

Base Pay Ranges:

SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area:

Base Pay Range: 194,475.00 - 285,230.00 USD

California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:

Base Pay Range: 162,375.00 - 238,150.00 USD

All other cities and states excluding those listed above:

Base Pay Range: 148,425.00 - 217,690.00 USD