Software Engineer

Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity, dedicated to protecting how people, data, and AI agents connect. The Software Engineer I role focuses on developing scalable systems and microservices, contributing to core product features while working closely in production environments.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement features end to end
• Develop and maintain microservices using Golang Contribute to API design and service-to-service communication
• Debug and resolve issues across distributed systems Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
• Collaborate with engineers across product and infrastructure teams

Requirements:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science or related field
• Experience with Go or strong willingness to learn it quickly
• Understanding of backend fundamentals (APIs, databases, concurrency, networking)
• Contribute to system design discussions and technical decisions
• Familiarity with microservices architecture or distributed systems concepts
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Proactive mindset and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with REST APIs, or messaging systems
• Familiarity with Goroutine and asynchronous development techniques
• Familiarity with Docker or containerization
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)