Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Diligent is the AI leader in governance, risk and compliance (GRC) SaaS solutions, helping more than 1 million users and 700,000 board members to clarify risk and elevate governance. The Diligent One Platform gives practitioners, the C-Suite and the board a consolidated view of their entire GRC practice so they can more effectively manage risk, build greater resilience and make better decisions, faster.

At Diligent, we're building the future with people who think boldly and move fast.  Whether you're designing systems that leverage large language models or part of a team reimaging workflows with AI, you'll help us unlock entirely new ways of working and thinking.  Curiosity is in our DNA, we look for individuals willing to ask the big questions and experiment fearlessly - those who embrace change not as a challenge, but as an opportunity.  The future belongs to those who keep learning, and we are building it together.  At Diligent, you’re not just building the future - you’re an agent of positive change, joining a global community on a mission to make an impact.

A Day in the Life 

In this role, you will shape the future of governance, risk, and compliance by leading engineering teams to build the next generation of GRC products that turn compliance from a reactive obligation into a strategic engine for resilience, innovation, and value creation. You will use your technical leadership to drive technical strategy for AI-first, data-driven, and integrated GRC platforms that predict risks, orchestrate intelligent workflows, and provide real-time visibility across cyber, ESG, and operational domains. Drawing on your passion for leveraging AI and automation tools, you will partner closely with product and risk leaders to design agentic and generative AI capabilities that make complex regulatory landscapes manageable and keep organizations both compliant and resilient in a rapidly changing world. At the same time, you’ll be coaching engineers to grow as architects, innovators, and owners - creating a culture where modern engineering practices, ethical governance, and human-centered decision-making are at the heart of every solution you deliver. 

Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll do (not all of it, just the important stuff):

• Lead and grow multiple agile engineering teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and an inclusive, high-performing culture.

• Define and own the technical roadmap with stakeholders, ensuring timely delivery of scalable, maintainable solutions.

• Champion responsible use of AI and automation, integrating models, APIs, and AI-assisted tools to boost efficiency and product capabilities.

• Align technical strategy with business goals, representing engineering in cross-functional initiatives and promoting a transparent, impact-driven culture.

• Mentor and coach engineers at all levels, driving continuous learning, feedback, and career development.

These are the essentials you’ll need to get an interview:

• 12+ years of total software development experience

• 6+ years in a people management or technical leadership role

• Extensive experience with large-scale distributed systems, cloud computing (AWS), and infrastructure

• Proven experience with CI/CD, DevOps practices, and agile/scrum methodologies

• Familiarity with AI concepts and practical use cases in software development 
• Experience hiring, mentoring, and fostering team career growth                   

It would be great if you had these to, but we’ll support you if you don’t:

• Practical experience shaping software architecture, tuning performance, and strengthening application security

• Familiarity with modern web stacks, ideally including Node.js, React, and TypeScript

• Exposure to serverless patterns and infrastructure-as-code on AWS, preferably using CDK

• Background in designing and operating robust data integration workflows

• Experience working in regulated, audit-heavy environments where evidence, controls, and traceability matter 
  

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What Diligent Offers You

Pay Range

Offers will be negotiated based on each candidate's qualifications.

Incentive Compensation
This role is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on employee performance against defined metrics and company goals.

Benefits
Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes medical, dental and vision coverage. You may also contribute to our 401(k) plan that includes a company match.

Creativity is ingrained in our culture. We are innovative collaborators by nature. We thrive in exploring how things can be differently both in our internal processes and to help our clients. We care about our people. Diligent offers a flexible work environment, global days of service, comprehensive health benefits, meeting free days, generous time off policy and wellness programs. (among others) Diversity is important to us. Growing, maintaining and promoting a diverse team is a top priority for us. We foster and encourage diversity through our Employee Resource Groups and provide access to resources and education to support the education of our team, facilitate dialogue, and foster understanding.
Diligent created the modern governance movement. Our world-changing idea is to empower leaders with the technology, insights and connections they need to drive greater impact and accountability – to lead with purpose. Our employees are passionate, smart, and creative people who not only want to help build the software company of the future, but who want to make the world a more sustainable, equitable and better place.

Headquartered in New York, Diligent has offices in Washington D.C.,  London, Galway, Budapest, Vancouver, Bengaluru, Munich, Singapore and Sydney.   To foster strong collaboration and connection, this role will follow a hybrid work model. If you are within a commuting distance to one of our Diligent office locations, you will be expected to work onsite at least 50% of the time. We believe that in-person engagement helps drive innovation, teamwork, and a strong sense of community.