EBPF Principal Developer
Proofpoint · India
About this role
Proofpoint is hiring a principal-level Software Engineer based in India. The posting calls out experience with Python, Rust, C, Kubernetes.
- Role
- Software Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- principal
- Track
- Tech leadership
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- India
- Posted
- May 11, 2026
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Job description
from Proofpoint careersAbout 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
About the role:
We are seeking a highly skilled Principal eBPF Developer to join and support an established engineering team. This role is ideal for an expert in eBPF and Linux
systems programming who can contribute immediately, provide technical leadership, and help drive advanced observability, networking, and security
capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
eBPF Development:
- Design, develop, and optimize eBPF programs for networking, observability, and/or security use cases