We are seeking a hands-on Director of AI Software Engineering to lead and scale AI engineering efforts supporting multiple business units across Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). This role sits at the intersection of product delivery, platform evolution, and applied AI—driving real-world impact across core workflows.This is not a pure management role. We are looking for a builder who leads from the front, someone who has recently written production code, shipped systems end‐to‐end, and can operate comfortably in ambiguity while aligning teams and stakeholders.What You'll DoOwn delivery of AI-powered capabilities embedded directly into business unit workflows (e.G., risk analysis, compliance automation, reporting, due diligence) Partner with product, data, and platform teams to translate business problems into scalable AI systems.Stay Hands‐OnContribute to architecture, code reviews, and critical path implementationPrototype and validate new approaches (LLMs, agents, retrieval systems, classification pipelines, etc.)Set engineering standards for performance, reliability, and cost efficiencyBuild and Scale TeamsLead and mentor a high‐performing team of AI/ML and software engineersDrive hiring, coaching, and career developmentEstablish a culture of ownership, speed, and technical excellenceDrive ExecutionDeliver production‐grade systems—not experimentsBalance speed with rigor (security, privacy, compliance)Operate across multiple concurrent initiatives with clear prioritizationCommunicate and InfluenceAct as a bridge between engineering and business stakeholdersClearly articulate trade‐offs, risks, and outcomes to senior leadershipAlign cross‐functional teams around shared goals and timelinesWhat We're Looking ForProven Builder10+ years in software engineering, with recent hands‐on coding experienceDemonstrated track record of shipping production systems at scaleExperience with up-to-date AI/ML systems (LLMs, NLP, search, or data platforms)Technical DepthExperience with distributed systems, APIs,



and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)Familiarity with modern AI stacks (e.G., vector search, embeddings, model serving, agent frameworks)Leadership with CredibilityExperience leading engineering teams while remaining technically engagedAbility to earn trust with senior engineers and challenge them constructivelyCan simplify complex technical concepts for non‐technical stakeholdersComfortable operating at both executive and implementation levelsExecution‐OrientedBias for action; thrives in fast‐moving,ambiguous environmentsFocused on delivering measurable business impact—not just technical outputNice to HaveExperience in GRC, fintech, or regulated environmentsExposure to FedRAMP or similar compliance frameworksBackground in building AI‐powered products (not just research)Why This RoleDirect influence on how AI transforms core GRC workflowsOpportunity to define and scale AI‐native systems across the platformHigh visibility with senior leadership and business stakeholdersBuild real products used by customers, not internal experimentsPay Range$173,920 - $217,400 CADWe are a drug free workplace. Diligent is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status, protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Diligent's EEO Policy and Know Your Rights. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected]. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Director, Ai Software Engineering (Vancouver)
🏢 Diligent
📍 Vancouver