Software Engineer - AI Agents at Proofpoint in Pittsburgh, PA

Summary: Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. They are seeking an Associate Software Engineer to work on their enterprise AI agent platform, Satori, focusing on core AI capabilities and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities: - Implement and extend Python-based backend services that power Satori’s core AI agent platform - Assist in the implementation of agent behaviors such as memory, context handling, reasoning workflows, alignment mechanisms, guardrails, and multi-agent workflows - Deliver reliable, well-tested features that support rapid iteration and platform scale - Support operational readiness through documentation, testing, and automation - Collaborate closely with product, applied AI, platform, and engineering teams to ensure the software you deliver is aligned with overarching business needs - Actively seek mentorship and feedback, and contribute positively to a team-first engineering culture through design discussions, code reviews, and architectural conversations Required Qualifications: - 1+ year(s) of professional experience developing production-grade software, or a Master's degree - Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (e.g., computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering) or equivalent experience - Personal interest in AI agents (e.g. tinkering in your free time, keeping up with the field, using the latest tools, hands-on experience with common concepts like memory, tool use, reasoning, etc.) - Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to learn from and work effectively with cross-functional teams - Demonstrated learning velocity and curiosity; driven to understand systems beyond surface-level usage and eager to learn enterprise platform-level tradeoffs Preferred Qualifications: - Proficiency with Python - Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Windsurf, Cursor, Claude Code, etc.) - Working knowledge of Docker, cloud environments, or CI/CD pipelines - Interest in or exposure to agent safety, evaluation, or alignment techniques - Exposure to integrating LLMs, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), or vector search into applications - Exposure to enterprise SaaS systems or large-scale distributed architectures - Exposure to cybersecurity products or domains Required Skills: Python, AI agents Important Skills: Cloud environments, Docker, CI/CD pipelines Nice-to-Have Skills: Learning velocity, Collaboration skills, Communication skills Benefits: 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, Flexible time off, A comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, A three-week Work from Anywhere option