QA Engineer

Job description

About Us:
We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity.

Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations.

We’re driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world.

Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.

How We Work:
At Proofpoint, you’ll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity, guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate, Responsive to feedback, challenges, and opportunities, Accountable for results and best-in-class outcomes, Visionary in future-focused problem-solving, Exceptional in execution and impact.

Corporate Overview
Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations’ greatest assets and biggest risks: vulnerabilities in people.

With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber-attacks.

Leading organizations of all sizes, including more than half of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web.
We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people.

That’s why we’re a leader in next-generation cybersecurity.
Protection Starts with People.

Proofpoint.

Proofpoint is looking for someone to fill a Quality Assurance Engineer role, with demonstrated working knowledge of modern QA practices and tools, to help ensure the reliability, security, and usability of applications managing Microsoft Azure objects across a multi-tenant environment.

An individual who excels at this role can translate stakeholder requirements into test plans, design robust validation frameworks, and communicate effectively with team members to drive quality outcomes in a bold, new development space.

The ideal Quality Assurance Engineer at Proofpoint has a deep understanding of what makes software trustworthy, scalable, and secure.

From the earliest requirements reviews to the final stages of user acceptance testing, this individual exuberates motivation, flexibility, and attention to detail.

As testing new solutions requires frequent out-of-the-box thinking, this individual will also relish purposeful and consistent communication with team members and stakeholders to overcome unique challenges.

Furthermore, the ability to prioritize tasks, maintain test coverage, and meet sprint deadlines is a must.

An important value for all Proofpoint candidates to harness is being a security-minded individual.

This means understanding cybersecurity concepts and being able to adapt testing programs and processes to monitor and prevent threats.

Therefore, having experience in security testing, vulnerability analysis, or related domains is extremely important.

Candidates who have experience or knowledge in applications such as

Microsoft Security and Compliance are preferred.

The ideal candidate should have a thorough understanding of the following:

• Software testing methodologies (manual and automated).

• Test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar).

• Strong scripting or programming skills in one or more languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, C#).

• CI/CD pipelines and how to integrate automated testing.

• Experience validating APIs and web applications (REST/GraphQL).

• Attention to detail when translating user requirements into test scenarios and acceptance criteria.

• Git processes and best practices.

• Familiarity with performance/load testing tools.

• Experience working in Microsoft Azure (or similar cloud platforms).

Please be prepared to deliver a portfolio of your previous projects upon request.

For example:

• Automated test suites for web or mobile applications.

• Example bug reports with clear reproduction steps.

• Test plans, test cases, or acceptance criteria documentation.

• Security, performance, or load testing results.

• Anything else related to QA engineering, automation, or test design.

Why Proofpoint
Protecting people is at the heart of our award-winning lineup of cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success.

We’re a customer-focused and a driven-to-win organization with leading-edge products.

We are an inclusive, diverse, multinational company that believes in culture fit, but more importantly ‘culture-add’, and we strongly encourage people from all walks of life to apply.

We believe in hiring the best and the brightest to help cultivate our culture of collaboration and appreciation.

Apply today and explore your future at Proofpoint! #LifeAtProofpoint

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

• Learning & Development: We are committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering a range of programs including leadership and professional development workshops, stretch project assignments, and mentoring opportunities to help employees reach their full potential.

• Flexible work environment: [Remote options, hybrid schedules, flexible hours, etc.].

• Annual wellness and community outreach days

• Always on recognition for your contributions

• Global collaboration and networking opportunities

Our Culture:

Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone.

We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to accessibility@proofpoint.com .

How to Apply Interested?

Submit your application here https://www.proofpoint.com/us/company/careers .

We can’t wait to hear from you!

Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below.

Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee.

This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option.

**Base Pay Ranges:**

SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area:

Base Pay Range: 108,080.00 - 169,840.00 USD

California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:

Base Pay Range: 90,580.00 - 142,340.00 USD

All other cities and states excluding those listed above:

Base Pay Range: 81,130.00 - 127,490.00 USD

Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams.

We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity.

Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations.

We’re driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world.

Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.

Our BRAVE Values:

At Proofpoint, we are BRAVE in everything we do, and our values aren’t just words—they shape how we work, collaborate, and grow.

We seek people who are bold enough to challenge the status quo, responsive in the face of ever-evolving threats, and accountable for delivering real impact.

We value those with a visionary mindset who anticipate what’s next and push cybersecurity forward, and we celebrate exceptional execution that ensures we continue to defend data and protect people.

Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans.

We know that work is simply better when you’re surrounded by people who inspire you—who share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed.

That’s why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones—to help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together.

This isn’t just a job—it’s a mission to protect people and defend data in a world that never slows down.

We’re building the future of human-centric cybersecurity, and that future belongs to all of us.

We take ownership, move fast, and hold ourselves accountable—because that’s what it takes to stay ahead.

And we do it together, winning as one.

Be empowered to reach your full potential through meaningful challenges and personalized support—designed around you and your goals.

Whether you're growing as a leader or leveling up from great to exceptional as an individual contributor, we’re here to help you get there.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

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