Systems Engineering Intern

About Us

Diligent is the global leader in modern governance, providing SaaS solutions across governance, risk, compliance, audit and ESG. Empowering more than 1 million users and 700,000 board members and leaders with a holistic view of their organization’s GRC practices so they can make better decisions, faster. No matter the challenge.

At Diligent, you are an agent of positive change. You are joining a team of passionate, smart, creative people who not only want to help build the software company of the future, but who want to make the world a more sustainable, equitable and better place. Be a part of a global community on a mission to make a real impact.

Learn more at diligent.com.

Position Overview 

The Diligent Business Technology (BT) System Engineering team is looking for an intern to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in systems engineering, contribute to meaningful projects, and learn from experienced professionals. You will collaborate with various departments to streamline workflows, support processes, and implement best practices. Excellent communication skills and the ability to set and manage expectations are key to success in this role. This individual thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy environment that will continue to scale and drive automation and efficiencies.   

Key Responsibilities  

• Assist in designing, developing, and testing system components and configurations. 

• Support the integration and troubleshooting of hardware and software systems. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, and product teams, to ensure system functionality and performance. 

• Help to conduct research and analysis to facilitate improvements to existing systems. 

• Document system configurations, processes, and test results. 

Qualifications and Competencies 

• Basic understanding of system design principles and methodologies. 

• Strong understanding of AI and machine learning principles, with hands-on experience configuring and optimizing AI workflows. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Excellent communication and training skills to interface with technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

• Compensation: $20/hour

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 and promoting a diverse team is a top priority for us. We foster and encourage diversity through our Employee Resource Groups and provide access to resources and education to support the education of our team, facilitate dialogue, and foster understanding.

Diligent created the modern governance movement. 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 people who not only want to help build the software company of the future, but who want to make the world a more sustainable, equitable and better place. 

Headquartered in New York, Diligent has offices in Washington D.C., Baltimore, London, Galway, Budapest, Vancouver, Bengaluru, Munich, and Sydney. 

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