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

Software Developer professionals working at Proofpoint have rated their employer with 2.9 out of 5 stars in 61 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 Software Developer Jobs at Proofpoint now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Developer interview questions at Proofpoint .

Does Proofpoint pay Software Developer employees well?

Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Proofpoint with 3.3 out of 5 stars based on 61 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 8.7% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Developer salaries at Proofpoint.

How happy are Software Developer professionals working at Proofpoint?

36% of Software Developer employees at Proofpoint would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 44% in the past 12 months. Software Developer professionals have also rated Proofpoint with a 2.9 rating for work-life-balance, 3.1 rating for diversity and inclusion, 2.4 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 128 reviews)); "work life balance is good and company mission is nice" ((in 72 reviews)); "Some good benefits" ((in 59 reviews)); "Teams are great and we work well with our customers providing them value." ((in 54 reviews)); "Great leadership and vision" ((in 38 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 59 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 19 reviews)); "No training and no onboarding procedures in place." ((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))

Proofpoint Software Developer reviews

2.9

36% would recommend to a friend

(61 total reviews)

Sumit Dhawan

25% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

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Software Developer employees have rated Proofpoint with 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 61 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have an average working experience there. Proofpoint is rated 25% below average by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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61 reviews

4.0

Feb 28, 2025

Bring your whole self to work

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

After we were acquired by Proofpoint, I was worried we were going to leave a lot of our values behind and move into a corporate, soulless environment that puts people last and money first. I've been pleasantly surprised this has not been the case. There is a very strong incentive to make profits but the human centric part of the company still remains front and center. The people I work with are friendly, helpful and genuine and the opportunities for growth are plentiful and easily accessible.

Cons

The cons I've experienced are not unique to PP and are prevalent in most companies of this size but it's related to requirements changing suddenly and not being communicated top down effectively. This means we can find ourselves jumping from feature to feature without completing everything we had in mind for the previous feature

Proofpoint Response

1y

Hi, thank you for sharing your honest experience with us. What you've shared provides valuable insight into the thoughts and feelings of our staff, and we truly appreciate your feedback. Our human centric approach is at the core of who we are, and we are glad to hear that this is reflected in your experience. We also appreciate your suggestion regarding communication improvements. Please know we are always aiming to enhance the staff experience and will take your feedback into account. Thank you again for your input.

1.0

Jan 13, 2025

Company is doing poorly

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

We'll probably get acquired by somebody

Cons

There's a reason the company's credit rating went down severely, the CEO and CFO are making very short sighted decisions and cannot see past the nose on their faces

Proofpoint Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’d like to clarify that the context of the information shared here is not accurate. Recent decisions made by leadership are grounded in a thoughtful strategy to support long-term growth and stability. We encourage you to reach out to your leader to better understand the broader context and communication that has been shared regarding this. Open and constructive dialogue is key, and we’re here to provide the clarity and transparency you need. Thank you again for your input—we’re committed to continuous improvement and value your voice. -Director of Culture @ Proofpoint.

5.0

Nov 14, 2024

Great place great people

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Wonderfull team spirit. Great management. Always willing to listen to employees, always willing to help. Great culture. Work life balance and diversity.

Cons

It is a corporate, so it has it's cons in terms of processes. The perks aren't great, but still the facilities are good.

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