Exciting roadmap, great work-life balance, decent compensation. - Senior Software Engineer Proofpoint Employee Review

5.0
Jan 28, 2020
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Pros

One of the best workplace environments I've worked in where everyone is super helpful, irrespective of their title or responsibilities. Flexibility to pursue any aspect of cybersecurity and learn related technologies can be seen looking at people moving between teams as needed. One can take time-off as and when required without needing to count days, but most people prefer to come to work instead of wfh. Competitive base compensation. Fun events throughout the year to keep employees motivated.

Cons

If you have a tendency to eat out, one food truck on campus for couple of hours is most viable option, else you need to drive to go to a restaurant. A workplace gym or better discounts on nearby fitness centers would have been nice.

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5.0
Mar 25, 2026
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Pros

Compensation is good Teams are nice and helpful Leadership Unlimited PTO

Cons

Return to office policy isn't the best Some co workers are kind of lazy

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Hi. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We appreciate your perspective and we're glad to see that overall you're having a great experience on the team.
1.0
Jul 5, 2026
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Pros

fairly lax with lots of time to do things

Cons

many. Former CEO ran things poorly and took in managers who brought along their problems and animosities with them. Not only that, they were allowed to invite their friends to come and join too, many of them owing their jobs to someone creating a bro culture. Even though top mgmt changed since the sale, its many of these people still there to this day. Most of the systems were a black box, existing engineers were mostly uncooperative to keep their knowledge to themselves, the offshore engineers in one particular country were especially bad for this. I have seen major accomplishments achieved by someone, where so many others had failed, only to get fired soon after.

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