Process
The HR manager is very nice and polite. But the people for technical interview seems not willing to talk with me. His response is very slow. After I answered the question, it take quite some time for him to response. I tried to relax the interview. But it did not work. There is no specific technical question while HR manager said he is a Java expert. I was totally confused by the interview.
Questions
What's the difference between Java and C#?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Proofpoint Engineering role.
Success Rate
Proofpoint's interview process for their Engineering roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Proofpoint's Engineering interview process.
Proofpoint Work Experiences
- 4.0Great company experiencing some growing painsEngineering • Current EmployeeSunnyvale, CaliforniaApril 18, 2014Pros: Talented and high caliber engineers, unlimited vacation policy, new product extensions, interesting technologies and challenges, flexibility in work hours and location, continual positive growth, and a great market opportunity.Cons: DevOps is somewhat broken, resource constraints in engineering are more so than at other companies I have worked for, and it is a highly sales-driven culture.
- 1.0Remote work is a plus and nothing elseSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, IndiaJune 26, 2026Pros: The job offered remote work and ok pay.Cons: It is a sinking ship with people leaving in bulk and the ones remaining are not sure when they will be laid off. A single low digit hike in salary didn’t help either. They talk of big numbers and growth during all hands but next to zero hike! Your salary is in negative due to inflation.
- 4.0Good place to workSenior DevOps Engineer • Former EmployeeDraper, UtahMarch 4, 2025Pros: Company provides good benefits and decent perks.Cons: There are none that come to mind.
