Software Engineer

Proofpoint•Draper, UT

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Proofpoint is seeking a Software Developer with 2 years of experience who brings strong technical fundamentals, an AI-first mindset, and a passion for improving systems and processes. The role involves reimagining and improving work using AI, and actively looking for opportunities to apply AI to engineering, operations, automation, and developer workflows. The ideal candidate has solid experience with Claude Code and hands-on experience deploying AI agents to improve productivity, enhance code quality, accelerate problem solving, and automate routine development tasks.

Requirements

Solid experience with Linux and at least one scripting language such as Perl, Python, or Bash
Hands-on experience with Claude Code and deploying AI agents to automate routine tasks and improve development productivity
Strong interest in applying AI-first thinking to software development and engineering workflows
2 years of software development experience
BS degree in Computer Science, or similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience
Curious, eager to learn, and motivated to continuously improve systems and processes
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High accountability, low ego, and someone who puts the team and the organization first

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain software solutions that improve engineering efficiency and system reliability
Work in Linux environments to troubleshoot issues, automate workflows, and support development and operational needs
Use scripting languages such as Perl, Python, or Bash to build tools, automate repetitive tasks, and improve team productivity
Leverage Claude Code and AI agents to streamline development workflows, improve code quality, and reduce manual effort
Identify manual, repetitive, or low-value tasks and build AI-powered or scripted solutions to automate them
Collaborate with team members to improve systems, processes, and developer experiences
Challenge existing approaches and propose practical improvements that increase scalability, efficiency, and reliability
Continuously learn and adopt new tools, technologies, and best practices that help the team move faster and work smarter

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits
Career success on your terms
Flexible work environment
Annual wellness and community outreach days
Always on recognition for your contributions
Global collaboration and networking opportunities
flexible time off
a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year
a three-week Work from Anywhere option