Proofpoint · 4 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer (API/Middleware)
Draper, UT
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$166K/yr - $244K/yrProofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We’re seeking a Senior Software Engineer to architect and operate backend APIs and data services for the Sender Security and Authentication product group, focusing on building foundational features and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
EmailEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologyNetwork SecuritySaaS
Responsibilities
Design and build scalable, secure REST/gRPC APIs and microservices
Own services end‑to‑end across design, implementation, code reviews, testing, deployment, observability, and on‑call
Model and optimize data with PostgreSQL (SQL DDL/DML, indexing, query tuning, caching), ensuring performance and cost efficiency
Operate in AWS/Kubernetes (EKS, RDS/Postgres, S3, SNS/SQS, IAM) with Docker and Terraform
Establish core platform components that are reusable, extensible, and flexible across product teams
Collaborate cross‑functionally with product, design, security, and data teams to deliver business outcomes
Adopt AI‑First practices to speed development, testing, and ops, and safely integrate GenAI where it adds value
Qualification
Required
Strong proficiency in Node.js (JavaScript/TypeScript) and/or Go; willingness to learn the other
Deep experience with REST/gRPC, versioning, schema design (OpenAPI), and backward compatibility
Authentication/authorization (OAuth2/OIDC/SSO/JWT), secrets management, secure coding practices
Deep authz knowledge RBAC/ReBac; caching/consistency strategies for check and list operations
Advanced SQL with PostgreSQL, schema design, performance tuning; familiarity with Redis or similar caching
Hands‑on with AWS (RDS, S3, SNS/SQS), Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform; CI/CD (Jenkins/GitHub Actions or similar)
Observability (metrics/tracing/logging), capacity planning, resilience patterns, and on‑call ownership
Proven track record shipping complex, low-risk migrations in production with observability and rollback
Strong code review habits, architectural thinking, and ability to mentor peers
Must have a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited school in an engineering related field
Preferred
Familiarity with SMTP/DNS and email authentication (SPF/DKIM/DMARC)
API gateways, developer SDKs, feature flags, progressive delivery
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.
Founded in 2002
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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