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 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 127 reviews)); "work life balance is good and company mission is nice" ((in 71 reviews)); "Teams are great and we work well with our customers providing them value." ((in 53 reviews)); "good pay and company overall" ((in 45 reviews)); "Great leadership and vision" ((in 41 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 63 reviews)); "Most of the staff who conducted the layoffs were cruel, cold and stuck to a dialogue." ((in 20 reviews)); "New CEO does not care about the employees" ((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)); "No training and no onboarding procedures in place." ((in 16 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

(213 total reviews)

Sumit Dhawan

57% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

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5.0

Jun 4, 2026

Genuine market leader with supportive management and great culture

Business development representative (bdr)

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Pros

Good compensation - Smaller BDR team which means plenty of support from management - Due to size of UK BDR team you have multiple AMs to collaborate with - fantastic product stack covering multiple areas of IT Security - Genuine Market leader - Management really invests time into BDRs

Cons

High targets, but definitely achievable

Proofpoint Response

2w

Hello. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We always appreciate feedback as it shows it what's working and what could maybe use some improvement. We look forward to all we'll accomplish together.

5.0

Jun 4, 2026

Great learning opportunities in a fast-paced environment

Renewals account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

A leading cybersecurity company that places you at the forefront of the industry, even if you come from a non-cybersecurity background. The organization provides extensive learning resources, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to work alongside highly experienced and talented colleagues. In addition, it offers a competitive salary, strong career growth and promotion opportunities, and a wide range of benefits, including company-paid meals in the office from Monday to Thursday and up to three weeks of remote work per year.

Cons

This is a fast-paced environment where continuous learning and adaptability are essential. While not a drawback, it can be challenging at times, as technology evolves rapidly and requires you to constantly update your skills and knowledge. Success in this role also requires a proactive mindset, strong self-motivation, and the ability to take initiative independently.

Proofpoint Response

1mo

Thank you for sharing your experience and for your contributions over the past three years. We’re glad to hear you’ve benefited from the learning opportunities, career growth, and supportive team environment! We appreciate your feedback on the pace of the business and the need for continuous learning, as well as your point about regional decision making. We are actively working to improve how we operate across time zones and empower teams globally. Thank you again for your feedback and for being part of Proofpoint.

3.0

May 11, 2026

Competitive pay with some micromanagement issues

Sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very competitive, positive future outlook

Cons

Some managers aren't the best and micromanage

Proofpoint Response

2mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. As always, we greatly appreciate your feedback and we're thankful for all you do on the team!

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Competitive pay with some micromanagement issues

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