Software Engineer Interview Experience - Sunnyvale, California
October 1, 2009
Neutral ExperienceGot Offer
Process
The process was no nonsense.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 9 interview experiences for the Proofpoint Software Engineer role in Sunnyvale, California.
Success Rate
56%
Pass Rate
Proofpoint's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Sunnyvale, California is on the easier side as most engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive44%
Neutral22%
Negative33%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Proofpoint's Software Engineer interview process in Sunnyvale, California.
Proofpoint Work Experiences
2.0
Crossing the Chasm
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Sunnyvale, California
February 16, 2011
Pros: The company has a strong presence in the email security market, excellent customers, a strong CEO, and strong growth perceptively.
Cons: New management has no idea what company is about
Egotistical executives causing chaos
Venture Capital companies only interested in short term return
No Quality Assurance methodology
Politics - politics - politics
1.0
Software Engineer
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Sunnyvale, California
April 12, 2023
Pros: Work life balance Below market compensation
Cons: Below market compensation Infrequent promotions Negligible pay increase No stock refreshers Frugal benefits No company culture
1.0
Meh
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Sunnyvale, California
November 11, 2024
Pros: The company was great until the acquisition and new CEO change.
Cons: Now it's basically a sinking ship.
- 2.0Crossing the ChasmSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSunnyvale, CaliforniaFebruary 16, 2011Pros: The company has a strong presence in the email security market, excellent customers, a strong CEO, and strong growth perceptively.Cons: New management has no idea what company is about Egotistical executives causing chaos Venture Capital companies only interested in short term return No Quality Assurance methodology Politics - politics - politics
- 1.0Software EngineerSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSunnyvale, CaliforniaApril 12, 2023Pros: Work life balance Below market compensationCons: Below market compensation Infrequent promotions Negligible pay increase No stock refreshers Frugal benefits No company culture
- 1.0MehSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSunnyvale, CaliforniaNovember 11, 2024Pros: The company was great until the acquisition and new CEO change.Cons: Now it's basically a sinking ship.
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