Is Proofpoint a good company to work for?

Proofpoint has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 1,296 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months. 62% of employees would recommend working at Proofpoint to a friend and 66% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Proofpoint have been left by employees working as Sales Engineer , Account Manager and Software Engineer .

Does Proofpoint pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Proofpoint employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Proofpoint. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Proofpoint?

62% of Proofpoint employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Proofpoint 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Proofpoint?

Software Engineer (64) , Account Manager (57) , Sales (56) , Account Executive (50) , Senior Software Engineer (34) , Sales Engineer (19) , Product Support Engineer (14) , Manager (13) , Named Account Manager (13) , Director (11) , Business Development Representative (BDR) (10) , Devops Engineer (10) , Marketing (10) , Product Manager (10) , Sales Manager (10)

What are the pros of working at Proofpoint according to real employee reviews?

"One of the main reasons I joined PP was because of the people and great feedback from customers on technology." ((in 128 reviews)); "work life balance is good and company mission is nice" ((in 72 reviews)); "Some good benefits" ((in 59 reviews)); "Teams are great and we work well with our customers providing them value." ((in 54 reviews)); "Great leadership and vision" ((in 38 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Proofpoint according to real employee reviews?

"Bad management is tolerated and even encouraged due to a lack of top" ((in 59 reviews)); "The good managers are leaving regions too as their teams are starving" ((in 26 reviews)); "Most of the staff who conducted the layoffs were cruel, cold and stuck to a dialogue." ((in 19 reviews)); "No training and no onboarding procedures in place." ((in 18 reviews)); "401k match is just bad 1500 max, This used to be made up for by rsu’s and stock purchase program." ((in 17 reviews))

What are employees saying about Proofpoint layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Proofpoint layoffs and their outlook for job security at Proofpoint in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Proofpoint locations?

Sunnyvale , Draper , Pittsburgh , Salt Lake City , San Jose , San Francisco , Denver , Boston , New York , Chicago , Austin , Sandy , Dallas , Phoenix , Houston , California City , Santa Clara , Broomfield , Atlanta , Utahn , Washington , Minneapolis , Cleveland , Columbus , Los Angeles , Dublin , Colorado Springs , Philadelphia , Baltimore , Remote

Proofpoint reviews

3.6

62% would recommend to a friend

(1,179 total reviews)

Sumit Dhawan

57% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

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Proofpoint has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,179 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Proofpoint employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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1K reviews

4.0

May 7, 2026

Innovative culture with strong leadership

Anonymous employee

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Business Outlook

Pros

An innovative company with a forward-thinking approach Strong financial stability and consistent growth Effective and supportive leadership team Dynamic “work hard, play hard” culture that makes the workplace enjoyable and engaging

Cons

Decision-making can be slow due to multiple layers of approval, which may delay progress. Additionally, some processes could benefit from further streamlining and optimization to improve overall efficiency.

Proofpoint Response

2mo

Hi! Thank you for sharing! We’re glad to hear you’ve had a positive experience with our innovative culture, strong leadership, and dynamic work environment. It’s encouraging to know these aspects have made a meaningful impact. We also appreciate your insights regarding decision-making and process efficiency. Feedback like this makes us better each day. Thank you again for sharing!

5.0

May 7, 2026

Rewarding work environment with high expectations

Talent sourcing specialist

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working at Proofpoint has been an incredibly rewarding experience. From day one, I felt welcomed, supported, and trusted to do meaningful work. The leadership team genuinely listens, colleagues collaborate without ego, and there’s a real sense of shared purpose. What I appreciate most is the balance between autonomy and guidance. You’re encouraged to grow, try new ideas, and make an impact. It’s rare to find a workplace where people care this much about both the work and each other.

Cons

The company sets high expectations, which can be motivating but may feel demanding at times.

Proofpoint Response

2mo

Hello. Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re so glad to hear Proofpoint has been a rewarding place for you and that you’ve felt supported, trusted, and encouraged throughout your time here. Maintaining a culture where people can grow, make an impact, and feel connected to a shared purpose is incredibly important to us. We appreciate your feedback and your continued contributions to our team.

5.0

May 7, 2026

Exciting growth with room for employee input

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

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Pros

Going through significant growth with market leading and award winning Cybersecurity solutions protecting people and defending data. Highly collaborative culture with good benefits, holidays and additional time off for Wellbeing and Volunteering.

Cons

Processes are still evolving as the company grows, which can occasionally create ambiguity, though it also gives employees room to shape improvements - Great for self starters.

Proofpoint Response

2mo

Hello. Thank you for leaving us a note! It’s exciting to hear that Proofpoint’s continued growth, strong collaboration, and commitment to employee wellbeing have made a positive impression! Growth naturally brings change, and with that can come evolving processes and new opportunities to improve. However, we’re glad to hear you see value in having the ability to contribute ideas. Thank you again for sharing!

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