Sr. Data Architect, Large Scale Distributed Systems
Proofpoint · Sunnyvale, CA
About this role
Proofpoint is hiring a senior-level Solutions Architect in the software engineering function based in Sunnyvale, CA. The posting calls out experience with Java, Rust, Scala, Elasticsearch. Compensation is listed at $254,000–$349,250 per year.
- Role
- Solutions Architect
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- senior
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Sunnyvale, CA
- Posted
- May 12, 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
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Architect to lead the design and evolution of enterprise-scale distributed systems supporting 50M+ connected sensors and high-volume event processing pipelines.
This role is critical to building and operating mission-critical backend platforms that process millions of events per second across both synchronous and asynchronous architectures, with stringent requirements for scalability, reliability, security, and performance.