About Us:
We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We’re driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.

How We Work:
At Proofpoint, you’ll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity, guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate, Responsive to feedback, challenges, and opportunities, Accountable for results and best-in-class outcomes, Visionary in future-focused problem-solving, Exceptional in execution and impact.

Corporate Overview

In today’s cyber threat landscape, protection starts with people. At Proofpoint, that simple truth fuels our passion for protecting users, the data they create, and the systems they rely on from a uniquely people-centric perspective.

And we are just as passionate about finding the right people to help us in that mission. When you join Proofpoint, you are helping to:

Build and enhance our proven security platform
Blend innovation and speed in a constantly evolving cloud environment
Analyze new threats and offer deep insight through data-driven intel
Collaborate with customers to help solve their toughest security challenges

We are devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. That is why we are a leader in next-generation cybersecurity—and why more than half of the Fortune 100 trust us as a security partner.

The Role

We are looking for a highly skilled Data Engineer to join the Customer Success organization. This individual will partner with Engineering on the data pipeline, and then use advanced SQL, Python and other languages to transform large data sets and create outputs to feed various tools used by our customer facing teams. The Data Engineer will play a critical role in enabling strategic initiatives such as Customer 360, Digital CS campaign engine, automated Product Health Diagnostics, predictive churn models and Power BI dashboards.

This role will be a technical individual contributor reporting to the Senior Director, Strategy & Operations, Customer Office.

Your day-to-day

Collaborate closely with Engineering - Business Applications team to ensure a robust data pipeline is in place in our AWS infrastructure (e.g., S3, Lamda, Glue, Redshift)
Partner with Customer Success subject matter experts to define data requirements and transformation logic
Use SQL, Python, and other data processing languages to implement transformation logic to produce outputs that enable data-driven customer success initiatives
Develop scalable, reusable code for reduce delivery time for future initiatives
Ensure data quality, consistency, and scalability across large, complex datasets.

What you bring to the team

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field.
5+ years of experience in data engineering / analytics, preferably in a SaaS or technology company.
Advanced knowledge of SQL and Python for data manipulation, pipeline automation, and business logic implementation.
Experience with modern data platforms (Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, Databricks, or equivalent).
Extensive hands-on use of Excel
Strong collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to work on multiple projects at once
Ownership mentality – proactively solving problems and assuming accountability for results
Proven ability to thrive in a high-growth, fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Why Proofpoint

Protecting people is at the heart of our award-winning lineup of cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success. We are a customer-focused and driven-to-win organization with leading-edge products—and many exciting reasons to join our team. We believe in hiring the best, the brightest and cultivating a culture of collaboration and appreciation.

We are a diverse, multinational company with opportunities in all functions, and leaders that welcome candidates from all walks of life. Apply today and explore your future #LifeAtPFPT.

Why Proofpoint? At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you’ll love working with us:

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

Our Culture:

Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to

accessibility@proofpoint.com

. How to Apply Interested? Submit your application here

https://www.proofpoint.com/us/company/careers

. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option.

Base Pay Ranges:

SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area:

Base Pay Range: 132,160.00 - 207,680.00 USD

California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:

Base Pay Range: 109,410.00 - 171,930.00 USD

All other cities and states excluding those listed above:

Base Pay Range: 98,700.00 - 155,100.00 USD

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