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Ok for now

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Proofpoint for less than 1 year
February 19, 2026
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Proofpoint is doing incredibly well at a time when the tech industry is generally bleeding out.

They offered good benefits and package at the point of signing up.

Cons

Employee experience is terrible. In the current software job market it's a great place to work. 5+ years ago it would be considered horrible and you would be laughed at for tolerating it when other companies trip over each other to treat their talent better. And it sucks that the company seems to bank on the fact that the market is to individuals' disadvantage at the moment.

Bad management is tolerated and even encouraged due to a lack of top-down strategy.

Working at Proofpoint is miserable and I contemplate resigning on a daily basis.

Advice to Management

Short/mid-term: none. Keep it up.

Longer term: I don't think there is a long-term view since the company is aiming towards an exit strategy.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
2.0
Culture and Values
1.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
2.0
Career Opportunities
3.0
Compensation and Benefits
4.0
Senior Management
1.0

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