About Us:
We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We’re driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. 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.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Sr. Web Developer to join our AI Security team and help build a next-generation platform from the ground up. This is a zero-to-one opportunity to design and implement intuitive, high-performance web interfaces that power data discovery, detection, remediation, and prevention workflows. You’ll work closely with product, design, and backend teams to deliver user experiences that make complex cybersecurity operations simple and elegant.
Key Responsibilities
Design and build modern web interfaces using React, Node.js, and related frameworks.
Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and backend engineers to deliver scalable and secure features.
Develop and maintain reusable components and UI libraries to ensure consistency and performance across the platform.
Integrate with backend APIs and data services, ensuring security, performance, and reliability.
Own features end-to-end — from concept to deployment — and iterate rapidly based on customer and user feedback.
Contribute to automation, CI/CD, and testing pipelines to ensure high release velocity and quality.
Continuously learn and adapt as customer requirements, AI capabilities, and security needs evolve.
Preferred Qualifications
4+ years of professional experience as a Full-Stack or Front-End Engineer, ideally in B2B SaaS environments.
Proficiency in React, TypeScript, Node.js, HTML/CSS, and RESTful APIs.
Experience with Webpack/Vite and modern build pipelines.
Familiarity with authentication, authorization, and secure web app design (OAuth, SSO, JWT).
Exposure to cybersecurity, data protection, or AI-driven platforms strongly preferred.
Experience building a new product or MVP from scratch in a small, agile team.
Strong problem-solving skills, ownership mindset, and ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment.
What We Value
Curiosity and initiative — you build, test, and iterate without waiting for perfect requirements.
Empathy for users and ability to translate complex workflows into simple, intuitive interfaces.
Collaborative spirit — you enjoy working closely with design and backend peers to deliver end-to-end value.
Adaptability — comfort navigating ambiguity, rapid change, and evolving product priorities.
Why Proofpoint
As a customer focused and driven-to-win organization with leading edge products, there are many exciting reasons to join the Proofpoint team. We believe in hiring the best the brightest and cultivating a culture of collaboration and appreciation. As we continue to grow and expand globally, we understand that hiring the right people and developing great teams is key to our success! We are a multi-national company with locations in many countries, with each location contributing to Proofpoint’s amazing culture! #LI-AN1
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
• Learning & Development: We are committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering a range of programs including leadership and professional development workshops, stretch project assignments, and mentoring opportunities to help employees reach their full potential.
• Flexible work environment: [Remote options, hybrid schedules, flexible hours, etc.].
• 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 here https://www.proofpoint.com/us/company/careers. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option.
Base Pay Ranges:
SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area:
Base Pay Range: 161,625.00 - 237,050.00 USDCalifornia (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:
Base Pay Range: 132,225.00 - 193,930.00 USDAll other cities and states excluding those listed above:
Base Pay Range: 120,525.00 - 176,770.00 USDTop Skills
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.
