The RoleWe're hiring 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.
We're looking for someone who thinks deeply about how work can be reimagined and improved using AI, and who actively looks for opportunities to apply AI to engineering, operations, automation, and developer workflows. The right 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.
Your day-to-day- 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
What you bring to the team- 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
Why Proofpoint?At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you'll love working with us:
- 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
Base Pay Ranges:SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area:
Base Pay Range: 111,300.00 - 174,900.00 USD
California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:
Base Pay Range: 93,300.00 - 146,630.00 USD
All other cities and states excluding those listed above:
Base Pay Range: 83,600.00 - 131,340.00 USD
