Proofpoint · 1 day ago
Sr. Software Engineer - AI Agents
Draper, UT
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$166K/yr - $244K/yr
5+ years expProofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop core AI agent capabilities for their enterprise AI agent platform, Satori, which aims to enhance security operations through advanced technology and collaboration across teams.
EmailEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologyNetwork SecuritySaaS
Responsibilities
Design and build Python-based backend services that power Satori’s core AI agent platform
Integrate LLMs, vector search, and agent frameworks into scalable, cloud-native services
Implement agent behaviors such as memory, context handling, reasoning workflows, alignment, guardrails, and multi-agent collaboration
Deliver reliable, high-quality features that support rapid iteration and platform scaling
Collaborate closely with product, applied AI, platform, and engineering teams across the organization
Participate in architecture and design discussions, code reviews, and drive operational readiness through documentation and automation
Mentor earlier-career software engineers with a team-first mentality
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience developing production-grade software
Strong Python experience and proven ability to build distributed, production-grade backend platforms or services
Hands-on experience developing AI agents using common tech stacks (e.g. A2A), including memory, reasoning, workflow orchestration, tool use, and/or guardrail mechanisms
Familiarity with Docker, cloud environments, and CI/CD pipelines
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly scaling environment
Excellent cross-team collaborator with strong communication skills
Preferred
Experience integrating LLMs, RAG, or vector search into production systems
Experience with agent safety, evaluation, or alignment techniques
Background in enterprise SaaS or large-scale distributed systems
Proficiency with an AI-assisted development tools like Windsurf, Cursor, Claude Code, etc
Exposure to cybersecurity products or domains
Strategic mindset and experience building products that scale rapidly
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
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
Proofpoint
Proofpoint provides cloud-based email security, e-discovery, and compliance solutions for companies to protect sensitive business data.
1001-5000 employees
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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
Recent News
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