Is Proofpoint a good company to work for?

Proofpoint has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 1,297 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 63% of employees would recommend working at Proofpoint to a friend and 67% 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 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Proofpoint. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Proofpoint?

63% 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 129 reviews)); "work life balance is good and company mission is nice" ((in 73 reviews)); "Teams are great and we work well with our customers providing them value." ((in 57 reviews)); "pay is good" ((in 40 reviews)); "Exec leadership has been great during Covid; wonderful co" ((in 36 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 60 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 23 reviews)); "401K match is 5% up to $1,500 total..." ((in 17 reviews)); "No 401k match" ((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

63% would recommend to a friend

(1,180 total reviews)

Sumit Dhawan

59% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Culture & values

3.5

Career opportunities

3.3

Senior management

Proofpoint has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,180 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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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

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.

5.0

Apr 4, 2025

Growing in More Than Just Size

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Great culture; inclusive of remote workers - A lot of opportunities for growth - Dedicated leadership team

Cons

Still has a "startup" feel at times, processes either need to be created or at least documented.

Proofpoint Response

1y

Hi there! Thank you for sharing your experience. We're glad to hear you've felt supported by the culture, seen opportunities for growth, and recognized the dedication of the leadership team. We appreciate your note about the need for more defined processes. That perspective is helpful as we continue thinking about how to scale in a sustainable way. Thanks again!

5.0

Apr 3, 2025

Great Place to Learn and Grow in Cybersecurity

Senior security engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong teamwork culture across departments Excellent support from the presales team—knowledgeable and dependable Abundant internal training materials and documentation to support learning and career growth Flexible work arrangements that promote work-life balance Inclusive company culture that respects individual beliefs and personal boundaries

Cons

As with any fast-paced tech company, priorities can shift quickly, which may require adaptability

Proofpoint Response

1y

Hi! Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and well-rounded review. We’re so glad to hear that you’ve experienced strong cross-functional collaboration, dependable support from the presales team, and a wealth of resources to support your growth. We also appreciate your feedback on internal processes and understand how accessing multiple tools can sometimes be a hurdle in a fast moving environment. Thanks again for your contribution and for being part of the team.

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