Software QA Engineer Interview Experience - Sunnyvale, California
Process
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Hiring manager interview was conducted in July.
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There were 4 rounds of interview under the name of Full Circuit interview conducted in August.
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After 2 weeks, I have followed up for the feedback.
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In feedback they said I will have to give 3 more rounds of interview One with 2 panel and that is too for 75 min and One with another Engineer that is too 30 min
When I asked the HR about why there is one more Virtual Onsite, HR mentioned Hiring manager forgot to assess all the areas which were supposed to be covered as a part of first Virtual Onsite, so they are conducting one more Virtual onsite.
This is really a waste of 3 months of wait and my time.
I already had 2 other offers in my hand, so I said no for further interviews. How one can expect 2 Virtual onsite for Just QA Engineer position.
Process is very slow. Don't recommend to anyone. I will never apply to proofpoint where there is no value for candidate's time.
Questions
API technical question
Coding question
Puzzles
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Proofpoint Software QA Engineer role in Sunnyvale, California.
Success Rate
Proofpoint's interview process for their Software QA Engineer roles in Sunnyvale, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Proofpoint's Software QA Engineer interview process in Sunnyvale, California.
Proofpoint Work Experiences
- 3.0QA engineer salarySoftware QA Engineer • Current EmployeeTel Aviv-YafoMarch 28, 2021Pros: It is a good place to work on.Cons: The HR is not matured enough.
- 5.0Exciting roadmap, great work-life balance, decent compensation.Senior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSunnyvale, CaliforniaJanuary 28, 2020Pros: 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.
- 1.0BEWARESenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSunnyvale, CaliforniaFebruary 26, 2026Pros: None. Avoid like the plague. Sell if you own.Cons: 1. There are regular layoffs. 2. There is 'Competitive pay' that isn't. 3. There are pathetic equity rewards. 4. Even hired as remote, if you live within 25 miles of an office, you will have to go in to the office 3x a week. 5. There is C-suite turnover. 6. It is meeting hell. Do you like to hear quarterly sales meetings? Live and die for the run to IPO. This is the company for you. 7. There is unclear direction, hellish duplication of code and responsibilities as Proofpoint tries to acquire its way to relevance. 8. They WILL fire/lay you off after FMLA. It happened to me. One month after returning from FMLA, I was laid off. 9. They talk a good line about work life balance but will make you show at 4 am on a Saturday for a release. 10. The interview process contains no actual filtering for talent or ability and managers give no poor feedback. So everything is fine until you get laid off.
