Job Specifications
About Us
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.
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Position Overview
As a Solution Engineer II at Diligent, you will play a critical role in supporting complex and enterprise pre-sales engagements by designing, prototyping, and demonstrating tailored GRC solutions. You will partner closely with Sales, Solution Architects, Product, and Professional Services to translate sophisticated customer requirements into compelling technical solutions that accelerate deal velocity and drive technical wins.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, customer-facing problem solving, and building prototypes and automations that showcase how modern GRC platforms integrate into enterprise ecosystems.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Sales Technical Execution
Partner with Sales, SEs, and Solution Architects to support mid-market and enterprise GRC opportunities
Own the technical pre-sales win for assigned deals, including solution validation, design, and risk mitigation
Design and deliver tailored demos, technical deep dives, and proof-of-concepts (POCs)
Solution Prototyping & Automation
Build demo prototypes, automation scripts, and integration examples using Python
Develop solutions and workflows to demonstrate:
Data ingestion and transformation
API-based integrations
Process automation and orchestration
Leverage REST APIs to integrate Diligent with third-party enterprise systems
Technical Storytelling
Translate complex GRC use cases into clear, value-driven technical narratives
Prepare demo assets, technical diagrams, and supporting materials for customer engagements
Confidently present to technical, business, and executive stakeholders
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Product Management to:
Stay current on new capabilities and roadmap
Provide structured feedback from customer engagements
Collaborate with Marketing on webinars, conferences, and thought-leadership initiatives
Support internal enablement by sharing reusable demo assets and technical patterns
Required Experience/Skills
Technical Background
3+ years of experience in:
Pre-sales engineering
Technical consulting
Solutions architecture
Software implementation or integration roles
Strong proficiency in Python, including experience with:
REST APIs
Data handling and transformation
Automation scripts and tooling
Familiarity with common Python libraries (e.g., Pandas, Requests)
Exposure to:
Workflow automation platforms
Data pipelines or ETL processes
Security, audit, or compliance tooling
Experience building demo environments or reusable technical accelerators
Enterprise & Customer-Facing Experience
Experience supporting enterprise or regulated customers
Experience working in customer-facing roles within B2B SaaS or enterprise software
Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and complex buying committees
Proven ability to balance technical depth with business value articulation
Domain & Mindset
Strong interest in Governance, Risk, Compliance, Audit, or Data Analytics
Experience with GRC platforms, regulated industries, or enterprise data workflows is a strong plus
Curious, proactive, and comfortable operating in fast-moving environments
Pay Range
$100,000—$115,000 CAD
What Diligent Offers You
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 to name a few
We have teams all over the world. We may be headquartered in New York City, but we have office hubs in Washington D.C., Vancouver, London, Galway, Budapest, Munich, Bengaluru, Singapore, and Sydney.
Diversity is important to us. Growing, maintaining
About the Company
Diligent created the modern governance movement. As the leading governance, risk and compliance (GRC) SaaS company, we serve 1 million users from over 25,000 customers around the globe. Our innovative platform gives leaders a connected view of governance, risk, compliance and ESG across their organization. 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 peo...
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