{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"6d912493c7e8399b85b126f0","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6d912493c7e8399b85b126f0","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6d912493c7e8399b85b126f0","title":"Sr. Full Stack Engineer, Threat Intelligence","description":"About UsProofpoint 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.\r\nHow We WorkAt 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\r\nThe RoleThis is a hands-on, high-autonomy role spanning the full development lifecycle. The primary focus is software development, with additional responsibility for database management and infrastructure as needed to support the team’s systems. Your day-to-day Build and maintain full-stack applications and backend services using Python, TypeScript, React, and Go. Own and manage large SQL databases backing applications and services used by the Threat Intelligence team, including schema design, query optimization, migrations, and operational health. Proactively identify problems before they become incidents: Seek out reliability, performance, and correctness issues. Improve runbooks, dashboards, alert quality, and automation. Collaborate closely with other engineering teams and threat intelligence stakeholders to deliver outcomes that strengthen the team’s ability to produce actionable intelligence. Help manage and maintain AWS infrastructure supporting the team’s services: VPC configuration, ECS, Aurora/RDS, EC2, Networking, SNS/SQS, CDK Adhere to best practices when it comes to CI/CD, observability, and monitoring: GitHub Actions, CloudWatch/Grafana, Docker\r\nWhat you bring to the teamSubstantive Python experience in production or enterprise environments - we’re looking for engineers who have designed, built, and maintained Python systems with real operational accountability, not solely scripting or automation.\r\nPostgreSQL experience is required. Candidates without direct PostgreSQL experience will be considered where they can demonstrate equivalent depth with a comparable relational database system.\r\nHands‑on AWS infrastructure management experience, including provisioning and operating resources such as EC2 instances, RDS databases, VPCs, and related services.\r\nPreferred QualificationsExperience with FastAPI.\r\nExperience with ClickHouse or other columnar/analytical datastores.\r\nExperience working in a security vendor environment, with exposure to large volumes of raw telemetry.\r\nUnderstanding of knowledge graphs and graph databases.\r\nComfort using AI‑assisted tooling thoughtfully - for example, to accelerate implementation backed by sound planning and detailed design - paired with strong engineering judgment about when and how to apply it.\r\nNice to Have Experience managing, maintaining, and tuning PostgreSQL databases at scale.\r\nFamiliarity with building modern CLI/TUI tooling.\r\nFamiliarity working with Agentic/MCP technologies.\r\nWhy Proofpoint?Competitive compensation\r\nComprehensive benefits\r\nCareer success on your terms\r\nFlexible work environment\r\nAnnual wellness and community outreach days\r\nAlways on recognition for your contributions\r\nGlobal collaboration and networking opportunities\r\nConsistent 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.\r\nBase Pay Range: SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area: Base Pay Range: 166,500.00 - 244,200.00 USD\r\nBase Pay Range: California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska: Base Pay Range: 136,200.00 - 199,760.00 USD\r\nBase Pay Range: All other cities and states excluding those listed above: Base Pay Range: 124,100.00 - 182,050.00 USD\r\nProofpoint 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’re driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world.\r\nOur BRAVE ValuesAt 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.\r\nProofpoint 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.\r\nWe 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. 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