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      3.3

      54% would recommend to a friend

      (200 total reviews)
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      Sumit Dhawan

      36% approve of CEO

      53% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.7

      Diversity and inclusion

      3.6

      Work/Life balance

      3.1

      Culture and values

      3.1

      Compensation and benefits

      3.1

      Career opportunities

      2.4

      Senior management

      Employees in Sunnyvale CA have given Proofpoint a rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 200 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most employees have a good working experience in Sunnyvale CA. The Proofpoint employee rating in Sunnyvale CA is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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      200 reviews
      4.0
      30 Apr 2026

      Great salaries and unlimited PTO, but leadership disconnect

      Senior director
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Competitive salaries Unlimited PTO and you are allowed to take it Great team members, dedicated people

      Cons

      New executive leadership has lost touch with employees, requiring 4 days a week in the office even for those for whom it doesn't make sense, doesn't seem to care or understand how systems work. They don't care about employees and won't make even simple work-from-home accommodations for serious health issues or employees supporting their close family through major medical issues.

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      Proofpoint Response
      3w
      Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for recognizing the dedicated teams, competitive compensation, and flexibility that have positively shaped your experience on the team. We understand that workplace policies, including in-office expectations, can significantly impact employees and their individual circumstances. While business needs continue to guide organizational decisions, we remain committed to supporting our employees through thoughtful accommodations and individualized support when personal or medical situations arise. Thank you again for sharing! Employee feedback is an important part of how we continue building a stronger organization.
      3.0
      5 Mar 2026

      SAAS company

      Accountant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Company culture is good, nice colleges to work with Working schedule flexibility

      Cons

      Fair compensation, Limited career growth

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      Proofpoint Response
      2mo
      Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re pleased to hear that you’re having a positive experience overall and that you enjoy working with your colleagues. In terms of career growth, we encourage employees to take advantage of all of the resources available to support their development, including our external learning budget and Udemy courses. We appreciate all you do on the team. Thank you again!
      1.0
      26 Feb 2026

      BEWARE

      Senior software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      None. Avoid Like the Plague. SELL if you own.

      Cons

      1. Regular layoffs 2. 'Competitive Pay' that isn't 3. Pathetic Equity Rewards 4. Even hired as remote, if you live within 25 miles of an office, you will have to go in to the office 3x a week. 5. C-suite turnover 6. Meeting Hell. Do you like to hear quarterly sales meetings? Live and die for the run to IPO. This is the company for you. 7. Unclear direction, hellishly duplication of code and responsibilities as Proofpoint tries to acquire its way to relevance. 8. They WILL fire/lay you off after FMLA. It happened to me. One month after returning from FMLA, I was laid off. 9. They talk a good line about work life balance but will make you show at 4 am on a Saturday for a release. 10. Interview process contains no actual filtering for talent or ability and managers give no poor feedback. So everything is fine until you get laid off.

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      Proofpoint Response
      2mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. We’re sorry to hear that your experience at Proofpoint did not meet your expectations. While we can’t comment on individual situations, we recognize that periods of change and growth can create challenges for teams. Our focus continues to be on strengthening communication, supporting employees through organizational changes, and ensuring teams have the clarity and resources needed to succeed. We also regularly review our compensation and equity programs to remain competitive within the market. Lastly we are committed to complying with all employment laws, including those related to protected leave, and we take those responsibilities seriously. We appreciate employees both past and current who take the time to share feedback. Perspectives like this help inform how we continue improving the employee experience across the organization. We wish you the best in your future endeavors.
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