Diligent Software Engineering Manager reviews

2.7

51% would recommend to a friend

(6 total reviews)

Brian Stafford

48% approve of CEO

10% positive business outlook

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6 reviews
1.0
Mar 30, 2026
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Pros

In its current state, I cannot highlight any positive aspects of the company.

Cons

The company has completely abandoned its former “employee-first” and well-being values. What remains is a pressure-driven, exploitative environment where employees are expected to absorb the consequences of poor leadership decisions. Within engineering, decisions are rarely based on logic, data, or realistic planning. Instead, internal politics, personal agendas, and lobbying dominate. Success depends far more on who you know and how well you can navigate the political landscape than on actual competence or contribution. The culture has deteriorated into a classic blaming environment. Collaboration is minimal, accountability is avoided, and individuals or teams are quick to shift responsibility elsewhere to protect themselves. This creates a toxic atmosphere where trust is low and morale continues to decline. There are serious organizational and leadership issues. Senior leadership appears disconnected, reactive, and often lacks the competence required to lead effectively. Rather than taking ownership, responsibility is consistently pushed downward, leaving teams to deal with the fallout. There is a clear sense of panic at the top. Strategic direction feels uncertain, priorities shift frequently, and decisions often appear driven by short-term pressure rather than long-term thinking. This instability directly impacts employees, who are expected to continuously adapt without clarity or support. The gap between the company’s public image and internal reality is massive. The values and culture promoted on platforms like LinkedIn are not reflected in day-to-day operations. What is marketed externally feels more like branding than truth. Overall, this is not an environment I would recommend to anyone looking for a stable, respectful, or sustainable workplace. Burnout is not the exception here—it is the natural outcome.

4.0
Jun 11, 2025
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Pros

I'm currently working at Diligent, and it’s genuinely been a great experience so far. If you’re consistent in your efforts and your work is well-presented, recognition does come through the right channels. The local leadership is super supportive, and there’s a healthy culture of learning through trial and error, which makes the environment feel safe and empowering. Yes, there are tight deadlines and critical deliverables, but the work is exciting, and the team energy keeps it fun. On top of that, the company takes care of you with free lunch and pickup/drop cab services — which honestly makes a huge difference in daily work-life comfort. 😄

Cons

There are moments when priorities shift unexpectedly, and it can add a bit more to your plate — but with the right support and mindset, it's manageable and part of the fast-paced nature of the work.

5.0
Nov 8, 2023
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Pros

Diligent is a good place to work with. Nice work cluture. Employee friendly. I would definitely agree that this is a great work place and recommend to others.

Cons

Current location of the office is in Bellandur, usually this road is very busy on top of that due to metro construction the traffic is too much. Wasting lot of time in travel, as like other companies it has a policy of 50% mandatory attendance.

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Diligent Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about Diligent. We appreciate your positive comments about our company culture and employee-friendly policies and are pleased to hear that you are enjoying your time at Diligent and would recommend it to others! We acknowledge your concerns about the traffic congestion in the area around our Bellandur office. We understand that this can be a frustrating experience and are committed to finding ways to mitigate the impact of traffic on our employees, including free transport to commute to and from the office, and offering flexible work arrangements. In the meantime, we encourage you to take advantage of our flexible 50% in-office attendance policy, which can help to reduce your commute time and give you more time to spend with your family and friends. We value your contributions to Diligent and are grateful for your feedback. - Avigail Dadone, Chief People Officer
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