Is Proofpoint a good company to work for as a Senior Software Developer?

Senior Software Developer professionals working at Proofpoint have rated their employer with 3.4 out of 5 stars in 32 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of Proofpoint employees being 3.6 out of 5 stars. Search open Senior Software Developer Jobs at Proofpoint now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Senior Software Developer interview questions at Proofpoint .

Does Proofpoint pay Senior Software Developer employees well?

Senior Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Proofpoint with 3.4 out of 5 stars based on 32 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 5.7% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Senior Software Developer salaries at Proofpoint.

How happy are Senior Software Developer professionals working at Proofpoint?

59% of Senior Software Developer employees at Proofpoint would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 30% in the past 12 months. Senior Software Developer professionals have also rated Proofpoint with a 3.2 rating for work-life-balance, 3.1 rating for diversity and inclusion, 2.9 rating for culture and values and 2.8 rating 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))

Proofpoint Senior Software Developer reviews

3.4

59% would recommend to a friend

(32 total reviews)

Sumit Dhawan

53% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

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Senior Software Developer employees have rated Proofpoint with 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 32 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Senior Software Developer professionals have a good working experience there. Proofpoint is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Senior Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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32 reviews

5.0

Feb 28, 2025

Supportive culture and strong engineering team

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Proofpoint has a strong engineering culture with talented and supportive colleagues. The work is meaningful, and there’s plenty of opportunity to learn and grow. Leadership is approachable, and the company values both innovation and work-life balance.

Cons

Things can move fast, and priorities shift sometimes, which can be a bit overwhelming. But it’s part of working in a dynamic environment, and there’s always support from the team.

4.0

Oct 20, 2024

Good culture and work environment

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1. Management values and acknowledges your work and efforts. 2. Excellent work environment for personal and professional growth, with minimal pressure.

Cons

• Benefits are not as competitive compared to other companies. • Promotions tend to take longer than expected, with limited clarity on career advancement timelines.

4.0

Aug 26, 2024

Fine place to work

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- pay is good - product is innovative

Cons

- bad HR experience - many incompetent developers

Proofpoint Response

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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. Transparency is important while we grow and helps us consider how to improve our employee experience. We welcome you to share more perspective on the experience you've had with HR that has fallen short of your expectations and encourage you to send us an email at VoiceoftheEmployee@proofpoint.com. If you reach out, please let us know if you'd like your identity to remain confidential if we need to pass any of the details along for further consideration. Thanks again! -Charlene, Director of Culture and Employer Brand.

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