Frontend Engineer

About the role

Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. 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 Proofpoint is looking for a skilled and curious Frontend Software Engineer to join our Account Takeover Protection product team. On this team you will help mitigate account takeover attacks on our customers for cloud applications like Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and more. You'll own frontend projects with moderate to high complexity, designing cutting-edge interfaces that Fortune 500 customers use to protect their people and assets. You'll consistently produce high-quality, maintainable code while proactively addressing technical debt and advocating for best practices. This role requires strong technical expertise in frontend systems, the ability to work independently on complex tasks, and the influence to shape team decisions through thoughtful contributions. You'll design solutions with scalability, reliability, and maintainability in mind while working closely with product and UX teams to translate customer needs into technical deliverables that meet or exceed expectations. Your day-to-day * Work in an extremely fast-paced, collaborative team-first, and challenging environment with a focus on driving best practices across the organization. * Design, code, review, test and deploy software features in our application stack. * Prototype, evaluate, and iterate on software solutions to hard problems * Work closely with product and UX to bring the best solution to market. * Collaborate across teams and follow Agile environment like Scrum, Kanban, etc. * Grow your career by working with a talented team full of diverse experience and skills. * Continually deploy & test your work, learn new techniques and technologies as a result of peer review and mentorship; share what you have learned with your peers What you bring to the team * Must have experience developing software in a high-uptime customer-focused environment, ideally around five years of experience. * Must have a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited school in an engineering related field. * Must have knowledge of modern patterns for how frontend systems interact with backend code * Experience with HTML5, CSS, modern JavaScript, ReactJS preferred; other technologies including but not limited to Typescript, Angular and NodeJS will be considered. * Familiarity with frontend testing using tools like Cypress or Playwright, and visual regression tools is desired. * Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Knowledge, experience, or interest in how frontend applications are built is valued; including but not limited to understanding of micro frontend architecture and/or monorepos. * The ideal candidate will have passion, curiosity, integrity, and outstanding attention to detail while performing tasks Why Proofpoint As a customer focused and driven-to-win organization with leading edge products, there are many exciting reasons to join the Proofpoint team. We believe in hiring the best the brightest and cultivating a culture of collaboration and appreciation. As we continue to grow and expand globally, we understand that hiring the right people and developing great teams is key to our success! We are a multi-national company with locations in many countries, with each location contributing to Proofpoint's amazing culture! #LI-PH1 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 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 t