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      Proofpoint

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      Proofpoint reviews

      3.6

      62% would recommend to a friend

      (1,179 total reviews)
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      Sumit Dhawan

      57% approve of CEO

      66% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      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
      2.0
      Mar 3, 2026

      Get ready for more turnover

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Not much anymore to be honest

      Cons

      Even more rto required to “collaborate” on teams with everyone else that is still remote.

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      Proofpoint Response
      4mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We understand the value of workplace flexibility. Our hybrid approach is intended to balance flexibility with opportunities for inperson collaboration, while still supporting the needs of distributed teams across our global organization. Employee feedback continues to play an important role in how we evaluate our workplace practices and policies. Thank you again for taking the time to write us a review.
      1.0
      Feb 26, 2026

      BEWARE

      Senior software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      None. Avoid Like the Plague. SELL if you own.

      Cons

      1. Regular layoffs 2. 'Competitive Pay' that isn't 3. Pathetic Equity Rewards 4. Even hired as remote, if you live within 25 miles of an office, you will have to go in to the office 3x a week. 5. C-suite turnover 6. Meeting Hell. Do you like to hear quarterly sales meetings? Live and die for the run to IPO. This is the company for you. 7. Unclear direction, hellishly duplication of code and responsibilities as Proofpoint tries to acquire its way to relevance. 8. They WILL fire/lay you off after FMLA. It happened to me. One month after returning from FMLA, I was laid off. 9. They talk a good line about work life balance but will make you show at 4 am on a Saturday for a release. 10. Interview process contains no actual filtering for talent or ability and managers give no poor feedback. So everything is fine until you get laid off.

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      Proofpoint Response
      4mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. We’re sorry to hear that your experience at Proofpoint did not meet your expectations. While we can’t comment on individual situations, we recognize that periods of change and growth can create challenges for teams. Our focus continues to be on strengthening communication, supporting employees through organizational changes, and ensuring teams have the clarity and resources needed to succeed. We also regularly review our compensation and equity programs to remain competitive within the market. Lastly we are committed to complying with all employment laws, including those related to protected leave, and we take those responsibilities seriously. We appreciate employees both past and current who take the time to share feedback. Perspectives like this help inform how we continue improving the employee experience across the organization. We wish you the best in your future endeavors.
      2.0
      Feb 19, 2026

      Ok for now

      Software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Proofpoint is doing incredibly well at a time when the tech industry is generally bleeding out. Good benefits and package at the point of signing up.

      Cons

      Employee experience is terrible. In the current software job market it's a great place to work. 5+ years ago it would be considered horrible and you would be laughed at for tolerating it when other companies trip over each other to treat their talent better. And it sucks that the company seems to bank on the fact that the market is to individuals' disadvantage at the moment. Bad management is tolerated and even encouraged due to a lack of top-down strategy. Working at Proofpoint is miserable and I contemplate resigning on a daily basis.

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      Proofpoint Response
      4mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. We appreciate your recognition of the company’s strong performance and the benefits offered at the time of joining. We’re disappointed to read about your experience. On the team, creating an environment where employees feel able to do their best work is important to us. Please know that feedback like this is taken seriously and helps inform ongoing improvements across the organization. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts.
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