Tech Lead – Python, Fastapi & Microservices (Remote)

Mercado Libre; Buenos Aires; Remote; ARS 1,800,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work environment

Wellness days

Job summary

Proofpoint is seeking a senior software engineer to design, build, and deploy large-scale threat detection services. You will work across the stack with cutting-edge technology to detect, analyze, and produce intelligence for the latest threats from sophisticated cyber threat actors.

Our detection services are core components across Proofpoint's product offerings. Join a fast-paced team that values craftsmanship, continuous learning, and impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing scalable and efficient through some of the following languages: Python, JAVA or GO code.
• Unit testing, cloud-native development (K8s), secure development foundations, RESTful APIs
• Experience automating service deployments (AWS or others), and test automation
• Strong motivation and ability to learn new technologies and domains
• A positive can-do attitude and bring a passion for excellence to the workplace
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills
• Knowledge of cybersecurity, malware analysis, threat detection is a bonus
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or Information Systems

Responsibilities

• Be member of a high-performing team of engineers responsible for building critical threat detection and analysis services
• Contribute to develop resilient and scalable components/features and get them integrated into the service
• Write custom code or integrate open source technologies and AWS services as needed to find solutions to problems
• Contribute innovative ideas for the service to stay ahead of threat actors
• Collaborate with teammates and colleagues in partner teams

Skills

Python

Java

Go

Unit testing

RESTful APIs

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or Information Systems

Tools

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

Cordoba, Argentina

Full time

R14758

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

Senior Software Engineer

The Role

Proofpoint is looking for a senior engineer to work on designing, building, and deploying large-scale threat detection services. Our team employs cutting-edge technology to detect, analyze and produce intelligence for the latest threats from sophisticated cyber threat actors. Our detection services are the foundational components which are leveraged across Proofpoint's cybersecurity product offerings to protect our customers from threats delivered through e-mail, social media and SaaS applications.

We are looking for an engineer with technical expertise in multiple domains, internalized critical thinking skills, passion for coding and engineering best practices.

We are a fast-paced, high-energy team where you will be given the opportunity to make a significant impact. The team has a solid engineering culture that values the craftsmanship of writing great code, enjoys learning, and solving big problems. Engineers on the team, work up and down the software stack to tackle challenges of scaling, reliability, security and usability for our users.

Your day-to-day

• Be member of a high-performing team of engineers responsible for building critical threat detection and analysis services
• Contribute to develop resilient and scalable components/features and get them integrated into the service
• Write custom code or integrate open source technologies and AWS services as needed to find solutions to problems
• Contribute innovative ideas for the service to stay ahead of threat actors
• Collaborate with teammates and colleagues in partner teams

What you bring to the team

• 5+ years of experience developing scalable and efficient through some of the following languages: Python, JAVA or GO code.
• Unit testing, cloud-native development (K8s), secure development foundations, RESTful APIs
• Experience automating service deployments (AWS or others), and test automation
• Strong motivation and ability to learn new technologies and domains
• A positive can-do attitude and bring a passion for excellence to the workplace
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills
• Knowledge of cybersecurity, malware analysis, threat detection is a bonus
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or Information Systems

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

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.

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 .

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.