Proofpoint · 7 hours ago
Senior Director, Sales Engineering - Advanced Technologies - People Protection
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/ExecutiveProofpoint is a leader in human-centric cybersecurity, dedicated to safeguarding the digital world for its customers. The role involves leading a team of Sales Engineers focused on People Protection technologies, driving technical excellence and supporting customer engagements through various technical sales efforts.
EmailEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologyNetwork SecuritySaaS
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a high-performing team of Specialist Sales Engineers focused on People Protection technologies
Support technical sales efforts across multiple product lines, including new and emerging solutions
Drive execution of POCs, demos, deep dives, and lab events to support customer success
Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Product, Marketing, and Enablement teams to align on go-to-market strategies
Work closely with Product Management to provide customer feedback, influence product direction, and develop relevant use cases
Lead enablement for our core counterparts on the product lines that this team is responsible for
Make data-informed decisions and guide the team through ambiguity and evolving priorities
Foster a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous learning
Act as a technical leader and contributor in strategic customer engagements
Partner with recruiting and HR to attract and retain top talent
Travel as needed (25–50%) to support team and customer needs
Qualification
Required
Proven experience leading technical sales or sales engineering teams in cybersecurity or SaaS
Experience managing managers and scaling technical teams
Ability to lead through ambiguity and drive clarity in complex technical scenarios
Demonstrated success in partnering with Product Management to influence roadmap and strategy
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Preferred
CISSP or similar certifications preferred
Benefits
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
Company
Proofpoint
Proofpoint provides cloud-based email security, e-discovery, and compliance solutions for companies to protect sensitive business data.
Founded in 2002
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (51)
2024 (52)
2023 (47)
2022 (103)
2021 (71)
2020 (54)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$885.5MKey Investors
DAG VenturesBridgescale PartnersMeritech Capital Partners
2021-04-26Acquired
2019-08-21Post Ipo Debt· $800M
2012-04-20IPO
Leadership Team
Sumit Dhawan
CEO
Michael Frendo
Chief Technology Officer, Engineering
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