Supportive coworkers but silos hinder collaboration - AI/ML Engineer Proofpoint Employee Review

4.0
Apr 14, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Flexibility, Meaningful Industry, Helpful Coworkers

Cons

Proofpoint has grown by acquisition but never did the work to breakdown the silos of former startups. Tribal and territorial tiffs prevent larger scale work from happening.

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Proofpoint Response
2mo
Hi there, thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you’ve had a positive experience with your coworkers, flexibility and the meaningful work. We appreciate the constructive feedback. Growth brings complexity, and stronger alignment across teams is critical. Breaking down silos and improving collaboration remains a key focus. Also, your perspective on technical strategy is valuable as we continue to evolve. Thank you again!

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Cons

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Proofpoint Response
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Thank you for sharing this. It’s great to hear the culture and team have stood out in a positive way. We also hear you on compensation and it’s something we continue to evaluate to stay aligned with the market and support our employees. We appreciate you being part of the team. Thank you for your review again.
1.0
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Pros

fairly lax with lots of time to do things

Cons

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