Proofpoint · 21 hours ago
Software Engineer - AI Agents
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$111K/yr - $175K/yr
1+ years expProofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. They are seeking an Associate Software Engineer to work on their enterprise AI agent platform, Satori, focusing on core AI capabilities and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
EmailEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologyNetwork SecuritySaaS
Responsibilities
Implement and extend Python-based backend services that power Satori’s core AI agent platform
Assist in the implementation of agent behaviors such as memory, context handling, reasoning workflows, alignment mechanisms, guardrails, and multi-agent workflows
Deliver reliable, well-tested features that support rapid iteration and platform scale
Support operational readiness through documentation, testing, and automation
Collaborate closely with product, applied AI, platform, and engineering teams to ensure the software you deliver is aligned with overarching business needs
Actively seek mentorship and feedback, and contribute positively to a team-first engineering culture through design discussions, code reviews, and architectural conversations
Qualification
Required
1+ year(s) of professional experience developing production-grade software, or a Master's degree
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (e.g., computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering) or equivalent experience
Personal interest in AI agents (e.g. tinkering in your free time, keeping up with the field, using the latest tools, hands-on experience with common concepts like memory, tool use, reasoning, etc.)
Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to learn from and work effectively with cross-functional teams
Demonstrated learning velocity and curiosity; driven to understand systems beyond surface-level usage and eager to learn enterprise platform-level tradeoffs
Preferred
Proficiency with Python
Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Windsurf, Cursor, Claude Code, etc.)
Working knowledge of Docker, cloud environments, or CI/CD pipelines
Interest in or exposure to agent safety, evaluation, or alignment techniques
Exposure to integrating LLMs, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), or vector search into applications
Exposure to enterprise SaaS systems or large-scale distributed architectures
Exposure to cybersecurity products or domains
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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