About Us:
Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
How We Work:
At Proofpoint you’ll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values:
Bold in how we dream and innovate
Responsive to feedback, challenges and opportunities
Accountable for results and best in class outcomes
Visionary in future focused problem-solving
Exceptional in execution and impact
Corporate Overview
Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations’ greatest assets and biggest risks: vulnerabilities in people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber-attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including more than half of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web.
We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. That’s why we’re a leader in next-generation cybersecurity.
Protection Starts with People. Proofpoint.
Job Description QA Senior Manager
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and driven QA Senior Manager to lead and expand our Quality Assurance team. This role is critical in ensuring product quality, aligning QA efforts with company strategy, and serving as the primary liaison between India and US in Sunnyvale.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Growth
Recruit and onboard, and develop a high-performing QA team
Foster a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
Mentor QA engineers and support their professional development
Operational Management
Oversee day-to-day QA operations, ensuring efficient test planning and execution Establish and maintain QA processes, standards, and best practices
Ensure timely delivery of high-quality releases
Stakeholder Communication
Provide weekly status reports to HQ in US, including progress, risks, and key metrics
Act as the primary point of contact for on-site QA engineers, addressing concerns and enabling success
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and leadership teams
Strategic Alignment
Ensure QA activities and deliverables are aligned with company roadmap and top management priorities
Identify risks early and proactively propose mitigation strategies
Contribute to release planning and quality strategy at a global level
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field 8+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role
Proven experience building and scaling QA teams
Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and automation frameworks Experience working in a distributed/global environment
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across time zones Strong organizational and reporting skills
Preferred Skills
Experience working with HQ or stakeholders in the US
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies Background in both manual and automated testing strategies
Ability to balance hands-on involvement with strategic leadership
Why Proofpoint
Protecting people is at the heart of our award-winning lineup of cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success. We’re a customer-focused and a driven-to-win organization with leading-edge products. We are an inclusive, diverse, multinational company that believes in culture fit, but more importantly ‘culture-add’, and we strongly encourage people from all walks of life to apply.
We believe in hiring the best and the brightest to help cultivate our culture of collaboration and appreciation. Apply today and explore your future at Proofpoint! #LifeAtProofpoint
Why Proofpoint?
At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you’ll love working with us:
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits
Career success on your terms
Flexible work environment
Annual wellness and community outreach days
Always on recognition for your contributions
Global collaboration and networking opportunities
Our Culture:
Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone.
We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to [email protected].
How to Apply
Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can’t wait to hear from you!
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in Quality Assurance
- At least 3+ years in a leadership role
- Experience building and scaling QA teams
- Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and automation frameworks
- Experience working in a distributed or global environment
- Excellent communication skills across time zones
- Strong organizational and reporting skills
- Experience working with US headquarters or stakeholders
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Background in both manual and automated testing strategies
- Ability to balance hands-on involvement with strategic leadership
Proofpoint Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Proofpoint and has not been reviewed or approved by Proofpoint.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage spans medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, complemented by global physical, mental, and financial health programs. Wellbeing resources such as mindfulness, resilience, and meditation courses are explicitly highlighted.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off provisions include PTO, paid holidays and sick days, with parental and family medical leave available. Added flexibility appears in wellness days, a hybrid-first model, and limited work-from-anywhere periods.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive in many roles and settings, with external recognition indicating strong standing relative to peers. Feedback suggests employees in several departments view compensation favorably when considering base, bonus, and benefits together.
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What We Do
We provide the most effective cybersecurity and compliance solutions to protect people on every channel including email, the web, the cloud, and social media.
