Diligent Corporation is hiring a Director, Software Engineering

Position Overview Lead the Future of GRC (Governance Risk & Compliance) Technology! We’re looking for a strategic technical leader with a track record of building great teams, delivering scalable systems, and transforming engineering organizations. If you thrive in complex problem spaces, love building world-class platforms, and want to play a key role in our AI-native transformation, we want to talk to you. Key Responsibilities - Build high-performing, AI-enabled teams that deliver real value fast—especially within our Budapest Global Center for Product Innovation - Lead engineering for one or more of our strategic products, driving design, delivery, and quality across multiple agile teams - Architect for the future: Define technical strategy, system architecture, and integration of AI/ML-powered components - Champion engineering best practices—from design and security reviews to continuous delivery and reliability - Infuse AI into the product: Identify, prioritize, and implement opportunities for machine learning, NLP, and intelligent automation - Be a cultural builder: Create a space for innovation, ownership, and continuous learning - Partner across disciplines—Product, Design, Data Science—to deliver high-impact outcomes - Ensure ethical, secure, and privacy-conscious implementation of AI and data capabilities - Inspire through leadership: Mobilize the team in moments that matter, from solving critical customer issues to celebrating key wins - Contribute to company-wide strategy and help shape the future of Diligent's global technology organization Requiered Experiences/Skills - 7+ years of engineering leadership experience, including multiple years building SaaS products - A strong track record of scaling products and teams, especially in fast-moving, innovative companies - Passion for mentoring engineering leaders and building inclusive, high-performance cultures - Deep familiarity with modern cloud-native architecture - Experience with AI/ML platforms and integrating AI into customer-facing products - Understanding of AI ethics, data governance, and responsible AI principles - Proven success in leading agile delivery at scale and fostering DevOps/SRE mindsets - Sharp business instincts, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and drive product strategy - Excellent communication and influence skills at executive and organizational levels