Is Diligent a good company to work for as a Software Developer?

Software Developer professionals working at Diligent have rated their employer with 2.5 out of 5 stars in 37 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of Diligent employees being 3.0 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Developer Jobs at Diligent now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Developer interview questions at Diligent .

Does Diligent pay Software Developer employees well?

Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Diligent with 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 37 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 18.2% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Developer salaries at Diligent.

How happy are Software Developer professionals working at Diligent?

48% of Software Developer employees at Diligent would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 1% in the past 12 months. Software Developer professionals have also rated Diligent with a 3.1 rating for work-life-balance, 3.3 rating for diversity and inclusion, 2.8 rating for culture and values and 3.0 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Diligent?

Sales Development Representative (SDR) (40) , Software Engineer (35) , Customer Success Manager (32) , Regional Sales Director (26) , Customer Support Specialist (25) , Senior Software Engineer (24) , Research Analyst (21) , Sales (20) , Account Executive (14) , Customer Success Manager (CSM) (12) , Manager (12) , Analyst (9) , Customer Success (9) , Business Development Representative (BDR) (8) , Marketing (8)

What are the pros of working at Diligent according to real employee reviews?

"great people and a compelling environment" ((in 76 reviews)); "Great culture and inclusiveness in Singapore office" ((in 73 reviews)); "Great benefit package" ((in 47 reviews)); "Great team with occasional fun events out" ((in 40 reviews)); "Great community and colleagues" ((in 34 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Diligent according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management, neglect of employees’ well being" ((in 44 reviews)); "Poor leadership always overseas and disconnected from the region" ((in 31 reviews)); "There's no point in reporting bad managers because they will figure out how to turn it back on you." ((in 24 reviews)); "No career progression unless you become a managers favorite." ((in 13 reviews)); "Senior management are aloof, detached from the worker,s and have unrealistic understanding of what is actually going on" ((in 9 reviews))

Diligent Software Developer reviews

2.5

48% would recommend to a friend

(37 total reviews)

Brian Stafford

60% approve of CEO

33% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Work/Life balance

3.0

Career opportunities

2.8

Culture & values

2.8

Senior management

Software Developer employees have rated Diligent with 2.5 out of 5 stars, based on 37 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have an average working experience there. Diligent is rated 35% below average by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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37 reviews

1.0

Nov 2, 2025

Toxic Management, Unrealistic Timelines, and Zero Work-Life Balance

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1.Talented and hardworking engineers trying to keep things afloat 2.Decent learning opportunities if you can survive the chaos

Cons

1.Absolutely no real planning or roadmap execution — everything is just for documentation purposes 2.TPM team lacks direction and ownership Unrealistic deadlines and constant firefighting are the norm 3.Zero work-life balance — 12-hour days and weekend work are common 4.No recognition for real contributors; credit is selectively given 5.Job security is nonexistent — frequent PIPs and replacements with new hires who take months to get onboarded

Diligent Response

7mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate the time you took to provide detailed insights, and we are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations. At Diligent, we take concerns around planning, leadership, work-life balance, and recognition very seriously. Feedback like yours helps us identify where improvements are needed and informs ongoing efforts to strengthen leadership practices, clarify processes, and create a supportive environment for our teams. We remain committed to investing in capable leadership, better planning and execution, and initiatives that promote employee well-being and recognition. We also encourage current and former employees to share additional feedback or suggestions through HRConfidential@diligent.com so we can address concerns directly. Thank you again for providing your thoughts.

3.0

Oct 29, 2025

Basic multinational company

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Good work-life balance - Generous vacations - Lot of events

Cons

- Obsolete technology - Hard to imporve professionally - They officially promised a referal fee for refering interns, but the money was never transfered and they told us in a call that they made a mistake with the official announcement. Zero responsibility taken.

Diligent Response

7mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear you’ve enjoyed the work-life balance, vacation benefits, and company events. We also take seriously the concerns you’ve raised regarding professional development, technology, and the referral program. We sincerely apologize for any confusion or frustration caused by the referral fee communication and acknowledge that this process could have been handled better. Your feedback has been shared with the relevant teams so we can ensure clearer communication and accountability moving forward. We appreciate your input, as it helps us identify opportunities to improve both our programs and the employee experience. If you have any additional concerns you'd like to share, please feel free to connect with us at HRConfidential@diligent.com.

3.0

Oct 27, 2025

Acquisition pains

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Stable, global company - Business all around the world

Cons

- Acquired lots of businesses recently, natural pains trying to consolidate platform

Diligent Response

7mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for recognizing Diligent’s stability and global reach - we’re proud of the opportunities our growth continues to create for our teams around the world. We understand that recent acquisitions and the related integration efforts can bring change and adjustment. These transitions are an important part of building a more unified and efficient organization, and we truly appreciate your flexibility and continued commitment throughout this process.

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