Is Proofpoint a good company to work for?

Proofpoint has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 1,298 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 1% 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 3.5 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 132 reviews)); "Culture particularly in the revenue generation aspect of the company remains great with amazing continuity of leadership over the last 8+ years." ((in 109 reviews)); "work life balance is good and company mission is nice" ((in 70 reviews)); "Teams are great and we work well with our customers providing them value." ((in 49 reviews)); "Good Pay if you overachieve your targets" ((in 42 reviews))

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

"Poor Management: Internal processes for everything are slow and bureaucratic." ((in 63 reviews)); "1. Constant Layoffs." ((in 20 reviews)); "New CEO does not care about the employees" ((in 16 reviews)); "No training and no onboarding procedures in place." ((in 15 reviews)); "No 401k match" ((in 15 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

(212 total reviews)

Sumit Dhawan

57% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.6

Culture & values

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

3.3

Senior management

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212 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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5.0

Apr 13, 2025

Good company

Zenguide premium services

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good culture, decent pay, flexible schedule, remote

Cons

The pay could be better

Proofpoint Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're glad to hear that you've had a positive experience overall and appreciate your feedback.

1.0

Apr 12, 2025

Record Profits, Unethical Layoffs, Toxic and Bloated Execs, 5x Workloads, but Work Life Balance?

Head of risk management

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Proofpoint still has work life balance if you protect it. Stock dividend on their stock equivalents. Record profits and revenue look stable on paper but leadership only cares about Thoma Bravo.

Cons

Layoffs targeted employees with high personal stakes (new parents, homeowners, health issues). Remaining staff are expected to do the work of 5+ people, with hiring only planned for India or Ireland. Executives prioritize ego over ethics (temper tantrums, no communication, hiring more executives instead of critical staff). Leadership makes empty promises while actively contradicting themselves through their actions. Record profits fund executive bonuses instead of supporting teams getting business done.

Proofpoint Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are proud of our continued financial strength and the benefits we provide. That said, we recognize the concerns you’ve raised around workload, communication, and leadership priorities. These are not taken lightly. We are focused on making the right investments in people, structure, and strategy to support long-term success for both the business and our teams. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts with us. It is greatly appreciated.

5.0

Apr 8, 2025

Detail-driven role with supportive Leadership in a thriving Company

Order management specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Great work-life balance: the company emphasizes flexibility, allowing for a good balance between work and personal life. - Supportive & Collaborative work culture: the team is very welcoming, and management is always open to feedback. - Competitive compensation and benefits: Proofpoint offers attractive salaries, health benefits and other perks, ensuring employee wellbeing.

Cons

Overall, Proofpoint offers a positive work environment with few drawbacks. There are no significant negatives; the company is a great place to work.

Proofpoint Response

1y

Thank you for this note! We're glad to read that the flexibility, culture, and benefits have made a positive impact on your experience. Creating a supportive is very important, and it's great to see that reflected in your day to day. Thank you again for sharing.

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Detail-driven role with supportive Leadership in a thriving Company

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