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Proofpoint Manager, Engineering in Cordoba, Argentina
About Us:
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
Job Description:
At Proofpoint you'll lead a team of engineers driving the evolution of our Supplier Threat Protection product. You'll operate at the intersection of engineering, detection, and product development by balancing technical depth with strategic vision. Your team will build systems that protect customers from compromised accounts while empowering rapid incident investigation and remediation.
This role demands technical credibility to evaluate architecture decisions and engineering talent, the judgment to navigate competing priorities across distributed teams, and the conviction to advocate for what is right. You'll shape both the product's technical foundation and the capabilities of the engineers building it.
Responsibilities:
Lead, grow, and coach team members to build talent over the long term and expand their capablities.
Identify, recruit, interview, and hire software engineers to help teams scale effectively.
Take ownership of the product's architecture to ensure cost effectiveness, reliability, scalability, and long term sustainability.
Partner with product and detection teams to drive improvements to our detection logic to better identify compromised accounts and other classifications
Eliminate complexity, automate the mundane, and build systems that are easy to maintain and scale.
Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related discipline.
8+ years of software engineering experience with 3+ years of leading an engineering team either as an Engineering Manager or Technical Lead & mentor
Experience building distributed systems at scale in the cloud
Experience leading teams that build infrastructure and data products, both backend systems to full stack web applications
Proficiency in Python, SQL, Scala, or Java
Command of data technologies such as Kafka, Flink, Airflow, Docker, Kubernetes, Parquet
Experience with data science or AI/ML projects
Experience managing geographically distributed or remote teams
Curiosity, intellectual humility, and a bias for action
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 to Apply
Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can’t wait to hear from you!
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.