Pros: This is one of the best workplace environments I've worked in where everyone is super helpful, irrespective of their title or responsibilities. There is flexibility to pursue any aspect of cybersecurity and learn related technologies, which can be seen looking at people moving between teams as needed. One can take time-off as and when required without needing to count days, but most people prefer to come to work instead of WFH. It offers competitive base compensation. There are fun events throughout the year to keep employees motivated.

Cons: If you have a tendency to eat out, one food truck on campus for a couple of hours is the most viable option, else you need to drive to go to a restaurant. A workplace gym or better discounts on nearby fitness centers would have been nice.

Pros: 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.

Pros: Nice people, no drama, reasonable hours (but very little flexibility).

Cons: Engineering leadership lacks experience and is struggling with cloud technology, repeating every common engineering mistake. Sadly, the culture is not open to improving by listening to external experience. If you are an established expert who has already successfully built larger systems than here you'll be very frustrated at Proofpoint as your input is routinely ignored. The culture is strictly hierarchical so unless you land position with an architect title you will be treated as an entry-level coder.