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[Remote] Software Engineer

Remote-first Full-time Now hiring

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity, dedicated to protecting how people, data, and AI agents connect. The Software Engineer I role focuses on developing scalable systems and microservices, contributing to core product features while working closely in production environments.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement features end to end
  • Develop and maintain microservices using Golang Contribute to API design and service-to-service communication
  • Debug and resolve issues across distributed systems Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
  • Collaborate with engineers across product and infrastructure teams

Skills

  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Experience with Go or strong willingness to learn it quickly
  • Understanding of backend fundamentals (APIs, databases, concurrency, networking)
  • Contribute to system design discussions and technical decisions
  • Familiarity with microservices architecture or distributed systems concepts
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Proactive mindset and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience with REST APIs, or messaging systems
  • Familiarity with Goroutine and asynchronous development techniques
  • Familiarity with Docker or containerization
  • Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)

Benefits

  • 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
  • Variable compensation and/or equity
  • Flexible time off
  • A comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year
  • A three-week Work from Anywhere option

Company Overview

  • Proofpoint provides cloud-based email security, e-discovery, and compliance solutions for companies to protect sensitive business data. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.proofpoint.com.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Proofpoint has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2026, 51 in 2025, 52 in 2024, 47 in 2023, 103 in 2022, 71 in 2021, 54 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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