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
About the jobAbout 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
Location: Tel Aviv
The Role
We’re looking for a hands-on Technical Lead / Architect to design, build, and guide the development of scalable, secure, and resilient systems. As a key member of our engineering team, you’ll own architectural decisions and lead the delivery of a large-scale SaaS platform that powers mission-critical experiences for our customers. You’ll collaborate with seasoned engineers and product leaders to shape and implement our technology vision — spanning everything from REST APIs and distributed microservices to data pipelines and analytics infrastructure. You’ll work with modern open-source tools, cloud-native frameworks, and DevOps practices to deliver solutions that scale efficiently and securely.
Your Day-to-Day
Lead the design and implementation of core backend systems and microservice architectures.
Drive technical decision-making, ensuring performance, scalability, and security-by-design.
Collaborate cross-functionally with product, DevOps, and data teams to align architecture with business goals.
Champion code quality, automation, observability, and engineering excellence.
Mentor engineers, conduct design and architecture reviews, and raise the team’s technical bar.
Work closely with data scientists to integrate machine learning / AI models into the system.
Stay ahead of emerging technologies, frameworks, and cybersecurity best practices relevant to SaaS architecture.
Qualifications:
10+ years of experience building and scaling distributed systems or SaaS platforms.
Proven technical leadership and a track record of delivering high-quality, impactful products.
Intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous learning.
Deep customer focus: you start with the user and work backward to create value.
Proficiency in Python (FastAPI, Flask).
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and containerized deployments (Docker, Kubernetes).
Solid Linux fundamentals and CI/CD experience.
Understanding of lean software development and data-informed decision-making.
A mindset of continuous improvement, questioning the status quo and driving innovation.
BSc in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
Bonus: exposure to security-by-design, data protection, and regulatory compliance (SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc.).
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!
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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!
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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.
