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 135 reviews)); "work life balance is good and company mission is nice" ((in 70 reviews)); "Some good benefits" ((in 62 reviews)); "Teams are great and we work well with our customers providing them value." ((in 57 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 61 reviews)); "The good managers are leaving regions too as their teams are starving" ((in 25 reviews)); "Just had their first layoffs since its inception 20 years." ((in 19 reviews)); "After being fully remote for almost 4 years, the new CEO of a month has instituted a mandatory, 3 days in office policy right before Christmas." ((in 17 reviews)); "No training and no onboarding procedures in place." ((in 16 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

Apr 24, 2024

Good place to work

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

work life balance is good and company mission is nice

Cons

pay not the best, maybe under industry standards

5.0

Apr 21, 2024

Great

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good environment to work in.

Cons

Nothing bad at the moment.

4.0

Mar 26, 2024

Dynamic Work Environment with Room for Growth: A Software Engineer's Perspective

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Exciting projects: Engaging in innovative projects that challenge and stimulate problem-solving skills. Collaborative culture: A supportive team environment fosters collaboration and knowledge-sharing. Continuous learning: Opportunities for professional growth through training programs and access to cutting-edge technologies. Flexibility: Flexible work arrangements promote work-life balance and accommodate personal needs. Competitive compensation: Competitive salaries and benefits package acknowledge and reward employee contributions.

Cons

Fast-paced deadlines: Tight deadlines can occasionally lead to high-pressure situations. Communication challenges: Communication breakdowns may occur due to the fast-paced nature of projects and diverse teams. Technical debt: Managing and resolving technical debt can be a recurring challenge, impacting project timelines. Limited resources: Occasionally, resource constraints may hinder project progress or limit access to necessary tools. Workload fluctuations: Workload fluctuations may occur, leading to periods of intense work followed by relative lulls.

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