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      Diligent

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      Diligent Software Engineer In Test reviews

      2.2

      38% would recommend to a friend

      (2 total reviews)

      Brian Stafford

      38% approve of CEO

      38% positive business outlook

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      2 reviews
      1.0
      Aug 11, 2025

      Declining company, toxic environment

      Software engineer in test
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Competitive salary – among the top of the Hays salary range when I joined. Two-week recharge period (fully paid time off), which was a great perk. Flexible home office options. Projects had potential and offered room for growth. Initially, the company had a strong and inspiring vision.

      Cons

      Over time, benefits were gradually stripped away: recharge time reduced from two weeks to one day, then removed entirely. Cost-of-living allowance during Hungary’s high inflation period was temporary and eventually discontinued. Growing employee frustration due to ongoing, unresolved issues with the company’s flagship product. Hiring and promotion decisions often seemed more based on internal relationships than merit or skill. Interview process was poorly handled, with some interviewers displaying unprofessional or dismissive behavior — including gatekeeping and asking irrelevant questions. The interview experience reflects broader concerns about company culture and management quality. The annual salary increase does not maintain the purchasing power parity. The company easily get onto any kind of hype train, if other companies slashing home office, then Diligent does, if other companies do some AI related job then Diligent does. Don't follow other companies!

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      Diligent Response
      10mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad that aspects such as the competitive salary, recharge period, and flexible home office options have positively contributed to your experience at Diligent. We understand your concerns regarding the reduction in benefits, cost-of-living allowances, and issues with the flagship product. Your feedback about hiring and promotion, as well as the interview process concerns, is taken very seriously as we strive to improve transparency, professionalism, and our culture. Diligent is committed to creating a fair, transparent, and professional environment for all employees. Your input helps us identify where improvements are needed, and we continue to review our policies and processes to ensure we balance evolving business needs with employee well-being, growth, and trust. If you have additional feedback or suggestions, please feel free to connect with us at HRConfidential@diligent.com.
      4.0
      Mar 5, 2025

      One of the best places where you can work in Budapest

      Software engineer in test
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Fast moving environment. Very good company culture. Whole ownership over application.

      Cons

      Not the highest salaries. Employee focus declined in the last couple years.

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      Diligent Response
      1y
      Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you value our company culture, the fast-moving environment, and the ownership you have over your work. We also acknowledge your points on salary and employee focus. While we strive to remain competitive, we’re always looking for ways to improve in both of these areas to better support our employees. It’s great to know that you consider Diligent one of the best places to work in Budapest! Please don’t hesitate to reach out (to your HR Business Partner or connect with us at HRConfidential@Diligent.com), if you have any further suggestions or insights or ideas on where you'd like to see enhancements for a better employee experience. We value your input as we continue to grow and improve.
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