Appian Corporation is a leading provider of low-code automation software. Founded in 1999, Appian has been at the forefront of revolutionizing the way businesses create applications and automate workflows. Their innovative platform empowers organizations to rapidly build powerful applications without traditional coding, enabling faster digital transformation and streamlining of operations. Appian's solutions have been instrumental in driving efficiency, agility, and innovation across various industries worldwide.

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<div class="content-intro">Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.</div><div>
Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.
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Software Engineer (Senior) – Platform Engineering &amp; AI-Powered Process Automation
Location: Chennai, India | Work Model: On-site
Architect the foundational systems powering the next generation of global software execution. In this role, you will build high-performance, reusable platform services and modern developer tooling that directly elevate developer velocity and scale enterprise software globally.
About the Team The Platform Engineering, Foundations &amp; Enablement team builds the bedrock of Appian’s technical ecosystem. By delivering resilient shared services, automated developer tooling, and core frameworks, this team enables engineering organizations to build scalable enterprise solutions and accelerates Appian’s growth in the AI-Powered Process Automation market.
The Opportunity Top-tier engineers join Appian to tackle deep distributed systems challenges at massive enterprise scale. This role gives you direct ownership over the core platform architecture and internal developer tools that power critical workflows worldwide. If you want to eliminate engineering friction, set architecture standards, and shape high-concurrency systems using cutting-edge enterprise tech, this opportunity offers high visibility and immediate technical influence.
What You’ll Do
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<li>Architect and construct high-performance, resilient platform features, robust APIs, and shared frameworks to power mission-critical operations.</li>
<li>Execute technical spikes to clear architectural runways, ensuring system stability, modularity, and seamless long-term scalability.</li>
<li>Elevate engineering standards by leading rigorous code reviews, driving proactive refactoring, and optimizing low-latency performance.</li>
<li>Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering engineering excellence and operational accountability.</li>
<li>Eliminate developer friction by designing automated workflows and self-service platform tools that maximize developer velocity.</li>
<li>Author comprehensive design documents and system guides to maintain strong architectural alignment across multi-functional engineering teams.</li>
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Required Qualifications
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<li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.</li>
<li>5+ years of software engineering experience focusing on Platform Engineering, Enterprise Software Design, or Developer Enablement.</li>
<li>Deep hands-on proficiency in core backend languages including Java, Python, or Go.</li>
<li>Demonstrated background in Distributed Systems, Microservices, modular design, and high-throughput API Development.</li>
<li>Robust troubleshooting and observability skills utilizing industry-standard Telemetry, Logging, and Monitoring tools.</li>
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Preferred Qualifications
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<li>Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK, along with modern CI/CD pipelines.</li>
<li>Expertise with AWS Cloud Services (Compute, Storage, Networking, Security), alongside Docker, Kubernetes, or EKS.</li>
<li>Exposure to GitOps workflows, Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs), or Cloud Cost Optimization strategies.</li>
<li>Knowledge of enterprise security frameworks, including SOC2 or FedRAMP.</li>
<li>We value your experience within enterprise ecosystems like Salesforce or ServiceNow, as these skills translate exceptionally well into our Enterprise-Grade Orchestration environment.</li>
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</div><div class="content-conclusion">Tools and Resources&nbsp;
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<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.&nbsp;</li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.</li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Community: We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="https://careers.appian.com/affinity-groups/">affinity groups</a>. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.</li>
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Benefits
Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.
About Appian
Appian provides AI automation for the most important business processes at the world’s largest organizations. Our platform is known for its unique power, reliability, and scale. We’ve been automating processes for more than 25 years and have proven expertise in enterprise operations. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.appian.com/">appian.com</a>.&nbsp;
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Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.&nbsp;
Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com" target="_blank">ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com</a>. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
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Senior Software Engineer

<div class="content-intro">Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.</div>About the role:
As a Senior Software Engineer working on the Appian platform, your mission will be to ensure Appian is always fast, scalable and up to whatever tasks our customers configure it to do. You will be&nbsp; focused on designing, developing, and maintaining complex software systems while providing technical leadership and mentorship and building a product capable of serving our customers in ways you never imagined. This role includes not just deep coding expertise, but also a focus on system orchestration, using AI Tools and AI integration (like RAG, agentic workflows, MCP), and aligning technical decisions with business strategy.
<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2>
The SSE isn't just "faster at coding"—they are responsible for the health of the entire codebase and the growth of the team.
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<li>Code Quality &amp; Standards: Set and enforce the "gold standard" for clean, maintainable, and well-documented code across the repository.</li>
<li>Architecture &amp; Design: Leading high-level design sessions, choosing architectural patterns (Microservices, Serverless, Event-driven), and ensuring systems are scalable and secure.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Developer Enablement: Create internal tooling and "Golden Paths" that abstract away the complexity of underlying infrastructure for feature teams.</li>
<li>Technical Leadership: Mentoring junior engineers, conducting rigorous code reviews, , setting the "gold standard" for clean, maintainable, and well-documented code across the repository.</li>
<li>Project Ownership: Driving features from requirement analysis through deployment. This involves breaking down complex business goals into manageable technical tasks.</li>
<li>Problem Solving: Debugging the "un-debuggable"—handling production outages, optimizing performance bottlenecks, and solving high-level logic issues.</li>
<li>Collaboration: Drive feature development by Collaborating within and across teams with stakeholders like Product Owners.</li>
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<h3>Required Qualifications</h3>
<h3>Education:</h3>
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<li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Educational background from a highly selective, premier engineering institution with a focus on Computer Science fundamentals is&nbsp; preferred</li>
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<h3>Basic Qualifications:</h3>
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<li>5+ years of experience in software engineering.</li>
<li>Leverage knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns to write software in a full-stack Java &amp; web technology environment.</li>
<li>Proven track record in building and scaling distributed systems, preferably in cloud-native environments.</li>
<li>Experience in identifying bottlenecks and optimising performance of large codebases.</li>
<li>Experience in AI/ML adoptability and integrating intelligent features into standard workflows.</li>
<li>Experience leading technical initiatives or small project groups.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of enterprise application architecture.</li>
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<h3>Technical Skills:</h3>
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<li>Deep understanding of Software Engineering, Algorithms, and Data Structures.</li>
<li>Proficiency in at least one major programming language (Java, C++, or similar).</li>
<li>Hands-on experience with container technologies (Docker), orchestration frameworks (Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines.</li>
<li>Experience with performance monitoring tools like grafana and prometheus is preferred.</li>
<li>Experience with AWS cloud platforms and modern database technologies is preferred.</li>
<li>Experience with using AI tools and models like Amazon Q, Kiro, Claude is preferred.</li>
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<h3>Soft Skills</h3>
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<li>Clear Communication: The ability to explain technical trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders.</li>
<li>Strategic Thinking: Understanding the business context—not just building "cool" tech, but building the right tech for the customer.</li>
<li>Mentorship: A genuine interest in levelling up the engineers around them </li>
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<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.&nbsp;</li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.</li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Community: We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="https://careers.appian.com/affinity-groups/">affinity groups</a>. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.</li>
</ul>
Benefits
Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.
About Appian
Appian provides AI automation for the most important business processes at the world’s largest organizations. Our platform is known for its unique power, reliability, and scale. We’ve been automating processes for more than 25 years and have proven expertise in enterprise operations. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.appian.com/">appian.com</a>.&nbsp;
Follow Appian: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/appian" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/company/appian&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1789758322672000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1C8DRgjo8OlDps2XBWymFo">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@appian" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/@appian&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1789758322672000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3LdOVaM79uHTZJcRSqthhT">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/appiancorp/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/appiancorp/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1789758322672000&amp;usg=AOvVaw18fXlWPvDNR45H_B1ZsQBC">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AppianCorporation/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/AppianCorporation/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1789758322672000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0Od2o4WwN5q3ZA-WPiIqfh">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://x.com/Appian" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://x.com/Appian&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1789758322672000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Ovfp9El-l-1KtzWWEm5x0">X</a>.&nbsp;
Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.&nbsp;
Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com" target="_blank">ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com</a>. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
<a href="https://careers.appian.com/applicant-and-candidate-privacy-notice/">Appian's Applicant &amp; Candidate Privacy Notice</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</div>

<div class="content-intro">Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.</div>Lead Software Engineer

ABOUT THE TEAM
Imagine building the analytics layer that thousands of business users rely on to understand their data. At Appian, we don’t just ship features, we build the reporting, charting, and AI-powered insights engine at the heart of the Appian platform. Our work spans from interactive chart builders and drag-and-drop dashboards to LLM-powered copilots that generate KPIs and insight summaries from process data. If you want to work across the full stack, from database schema design to chart components to AI prompt pipelines, this is the role.
This role is based at our headquarters in McLean, Virginia. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian.
THE OPPORTUNITY
As a Lead Software Engineer working on the Appian platform, your mission will be to ensure Appian is always fast, scalable, and up to whatever tasks our customers configure it to do. Your scope extends from the high-performance data layer to the cross-platform user interface to the design tools used to create it.You’ll work on complex issues where analyzing situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. You will exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to obtain results. As a technical leader, you will be expected to influence team dynamics positively, model strategic communication, actively mentor peers, and collaborate with key partners across and outside your immediate domain.
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WHAT YOU'LL DO
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<li>Lead feature development and architectural decisions using spec-driven workflows while keeping the platform modern and scalable</li>
<li>Leverage deep knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns to write software in a full-stack web and mobile environment</li>
<li>Manage availability, latency, scalability, and efficiency by engineering reliability into software and systems</li>
<li>Contribute heavily to software performance analysis and system tuning, ensuring our analytics engine and data layers operate at peak efficiency under high-volume workloads</li>
<li>Design and implement features end-to-end across Liquibase/JPA schemas, Spring/Java services, SAIL system rules, and React/TypeScript components</li>
<li>Build and extend LLM copilot pipelines, prompt workflows, and rich data visualization experiences like chart widgets and dashboard builders</li>
<li>Conduct thorough design and code reviews, model best practices, and actively mentor engineers to increase team proficiency and development velocity</li>
<li>Communicate complex designs clearly across teams and contribute high-quality technical content</li>
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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<li>B.S. in Computer Science or related (7+ years experience) or M.S. in Computer Science or related field (5+ years of experience)</li>
<li>Proven track record in high-volume, critical production service environments</li>
<li>Experience building interactive web UIs with TypeScript/React (or similar component frameworks)</li>
<li>Experience leveraging modern AI coding tools and agentic workflows to accelerate development, improve spec generation, and automate boilerplate tasks</li>
<li>Proven track record of collaborating with key contacts outside your immediate area of expertise and influencing team culture</li>
<li>Demonstrated history of guiding less experienced engineers with empathy and taking full ownership of complex deliverables</li>
<li>Strong Java fundamentals - Spring Framework, Hibernate/JPA, interface-first architecture, dependency injection</li>
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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<li>Hands-on experience building or integrating LLM pipelines, prompt workflows, and AI copilot services into customer-facing products</li>
<li>Experience setting up custom agent harnesses, context configuration files (e.g., AGENTS.md, custom linters), or spec-driven execution workflows</li>
<li>Experience with data visualization libraries (Highcharts, D3, Chart.js) and state management patterns (Redux)</li>
<li>Strong UI/Full-Stack foundation using React, TypeScript, and functional UI principles</li>
<li>Familiarity with process mining, analytics, or business intelligence platforms</li>
</ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description">The base salary range represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant work experience, qualifications, internal peer equity, and market and business conditions that exist when extending an offer. A discretionary bonus may be awarded in recognition of individual and company performance.
In addition, Appian provides generous benefits offerings that include a 401(k) plan with company match, flexible time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, health savings account contributions, an employee referral bonus program, and learning and development resources. Certain positions may be eligible for equity awards.&nbsp;
Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation, commission, bonus, or benefit plans.</div><div class="title">Base Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range">$150,000&mdash;$300,000 USD</div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion">Tools and Resources&nbsp;
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<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.&nbsp;</li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.</li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Community: We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="https://careers.appian.com/affinity-groups/">affinity groups</a>. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.</li>
</ul>
Benefits
Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.
About Appian
Appian provides AI automation for the most important business processes at the world’s largest organizations. Our platform is known for its unique power, reliability, and scale. We’ve been automating processes for more than 25 years and have proven expertise in enterprise operations. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.appian.com/">appian.com</a>.&nbsp;
Follow Appian: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/appian" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/company/appian&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1789758322672000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1C8DRgjo8OlDps2XBWymFo">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@appian" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/@appian&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1789758322672000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3LdOVaM79uHTZJcRSqthhT">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/appiancorp/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/appiancorp/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1789758322672000&amp;usg=AOvVaw18fXlWPvDNR45H_B1ZsQBC">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AppianCorporation/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/AppianCorporation/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1789758322672000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0Od2o4WwN5q3ZA-WPiIqfh">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://x.com/Appian" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://x.com/Appian&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1789758322672000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Ovfp9El-l-1KtzWWEm5x0">X</a>.&nbsp;
Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.&nbsp;
Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com" target="_blank">ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com</a>. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
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Lead Software Engineer

<div class="content-intro">Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.</div><div>
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Own the Identity and Access Management product roadmap and deliver enterprise-grade authentication features that secure every connection between Appian and the enterprise.
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ABOUT THE TEAM
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The IAM Product team is on a mission to secure every identity, authentication flow, and access point that connects Appian to the enterprise. This team operates with high autonomy and directly influences how global enterprises trust and deploy AI-Powered Process Automation at scale. Your work will define how millions of users authenticate securely across mission-critical workflows.
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THE OPPORTUNITY
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As enterprises accelerate digital transformation, identity security has become the frontline of platform trust. This role exists because Appian is scaling its authentication and authorization capabilities to meet zero trust demands from the world's most security-conscious organizations. You will shape how the platform handles federated identity, modern protocols, and seamless user experiences in highly regulated environments.
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WHAT YOU'LL DO
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<div>Execute discovery and requirements gathering with enterprise customers to understand identity provider integrations, compliance needs, and zero trust adoption patterns</div>
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<div>Architect product specifications and user stories that translate complex identity protocols into intuitive, scalable platform features</div>
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<div>Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field</div>
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<div>Deep experience with identity and access management, user authentication, or identity provider software in enterprise environments</div>
</li>
<li>
<div>Strong technical proficiency with authentication protocols including SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, SCIM, and federated identity architectures</div>
</li>
<li>
<div>Demonstrated ability to collaborate with engineering teams to define technical requirements and deliver secure, scalable authentication solutions</div>
</li>
</ul>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div>
<div>
<div>
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div>
<ul>
<li>
<div>Knowledge of zero trust architecture principles and implementation strategies</div>
</li>
<li>
<div>Experience working with cloud identity providers such as Okta, Azure AD, Ping Identity, or Auth0</div>
</li>
<li>
<div>Background in cybersecurity, compliance frameworks, or enterprise security product management</div>
</li>
<li>
<div>We value experience with enterprise platforms such as Salesforce or ServiceNow, as these skills translate well into our Enterprise-Grade Orchestration environment.</div>
</li>
</ul>
This role is based at our Chennai office in DLF Downtown Chennai. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian.&nbsp;&nbsp;
</div><div class="content-conclusion">Tools and Resources&nbsp;
<ul>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.&nbsp;</li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.</li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Community: We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="https://careers.appian.com/affinity-groups/">affinity groups</a>. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.</li>
</ul>
Benefits
Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.
About Appian
Appian provides AI automation for mission-critical work. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We’ve been automating processes for more than 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.appian.com/">appian.com</a>. [Nasdaq: APPN]
Follow Appian: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/appian">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@appian">Youtube</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/appiancorp/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AppianCorporation/">Facebook</a>
Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.&nbsp;
Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com" target="_blank">ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com</a>. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
<a href="https://careers.appian.com/applicant-and-candidate-privacy-notice/">Appian's Applicant &amp; Candidate Privacy Notice</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</div>

Senior Product Manager II - Identity & Access Management

<div class="content-intro">Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.
&nbsp;</div>Software Engineer (Senior) – Platform Engineering &amp; AI-Powered Process Automation
Location: Chennai, India | Work Model: On-site
Architect the foundational systems powering the next generation of global software execution. In this role, you will build high-performance, reusable platform services and modern developer tooling that directly elevate developer velocity and scale enterprise software globally.
About the Team The Platform Engineering, Foundations &amp; Enablement team builds the bedrock of Appian’s technical ecosystem. By delivering resilient shared services, automated developer tooling, and core frameworks, this team enables engineering organizations to build scalable enterprise solutions and accelerates Appian’s growth in the AI-Powered Process Automation market.
The Opportunity Top-tier engineers join Appian to tackle deep distributed systems challenges at massive enterprise scale. This role gives you direct ownership over the core platform architecture and internal developer tools that power critical workflows worldwide. If you want to eliminate engineering friction, set architecture standards, and shape high-concurrency systems using cutting-edge enterprise tech, this opportunity offers high visibility and immediate technical influence.
What You’ll Do
<ul>
<li>Architect and construct high-performance, resilient platform features, robust APIs, and shared frameworks to power mission-critical operations.</li>
<li>Execute technical spikes to clear architectural runways, ensuring system stability, modularity, and seamless long-term scalability.</li>
<li>Elevate engineering standards by leading rigorous code reviews, driving proactive refactoring, and optimizing low-latency performance.</li>
<li>Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering engineering excellence and operational accountability.</li>
<li>Eliminate developer friction by designing automated workflows and self-service platform tools that maximize developer velocity.</li>
<li>Author comprehensive design documents and system guides to maintain strong architectural alignment across multi-functional engineering teams.</li>
</ul>
Required Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.</li>
<li>5+ years of software engineering experience focusing on Platform Engineering, Enterprise Software Design, or Developer Enablement.</li>
<li>Deep hands-on proficiency in core backend languages including Java, Python, or Go.</li>
<li>Demonstrated background in Distributed Systems, Microservices, modular design, and high-throughput API Development.</li>
<li>Robust troubleshooting and observability skills utilizing industry-standard Telemetry, Logging, and Monitoring tools.</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK, along with modern CI/CD pipelines.</li>
<li>Expertise with AWS Cloud Services (Compute, Storage, Networking, Security), alongside Docker, Kubernetes, or EKS.</li>
<li>Exposure to GitOps workflows, Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs), or Cloud Cost Optimization strategies.</li>
<li>Knowledge of enterprise security frameworks, including SOC2 or FedRAMP.</li>
<li>We value your experience within enterprise ecosystems like Salesforce or ServiceNow, as these skills translate exceptionally well into our Enterprise-Grade Orchestration environment.</li>
</ul><div class="content-conclusion">Tools and Resources&nbsp;
<ul>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.&nbsp;</li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.</li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Community: We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="https://careers.appian.com/affinity-groups/">affinity groups</a>. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.</li>
</ul>
Benefits
Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.
About Appian
Appian provides AI automation for mission-critical work. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We’ve been automating processes for more than 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.appian.com/">appian.com</a>. [Nasdaq: APPN]
Follow Appian: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/appian">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@appian">Youtube</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/appiancorp/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AppianCorporation/">Facebook</a>
Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.&nbsp;
Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com" target="_blank">ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com</a>. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
<a href="https://careers.appian.com/applicant-and-candidate-privacy-notice/">Appian's Applicant &amp; Candidate Privacy Notice</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</div>

<div class="content-intro">Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.
&nbsp;</div>At Appian, we’re passionate about technology—we love making it, and we love using it. Joining Appian Engineering offers you the opportunity to learn in an environment that prizes cross-functional collaboration and is deeply committed to your professional growth. We aim to revolutionize the way people work by building a platform so intuitive that our customers can truly thrive. In the Senior Manager of Software Development role, you will provide technical leadership for a specific product area while directly driving the professional development of the engineers on your team.&nbsp;
<h2>Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>
The ideal candidate will manage development teams, oversee architecture decisions, and ensure scalable, high-quality delivery aligned with business objectives.
This leader is expected to guide software engineers through solving ambiguous and complex problems. They will champion an AI-first approach and bring deep experience in migrating and modernizing legacy applications using cloud-native, modular architectures and emerging technologies.
We are looking for someone with an established background in delivering highly scalable systems and a strong operational track record while working across multiple teams. This role provides the autonomy and ownership needed to innovate and solve the industry's most difficult problems.
Leadership &amp; Team Management
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<li>Passion for mentoring and developing engineering talent:
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<li>Lead and mentor a team of developers, architects, and analysts.</li>
<li>Set very high standards for the team and in hiring talent.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Manage end-to-end project delivery.</li>
<li>Establish development standards, governance, and best practices.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to lead and drive cross-functional teams.</li>
<li>Collaborate with stakeholders, product owners, and cross-functional teams.</li>
<li>Drive organizational goals and engineering strategic initiatives.</li>
</ul>
Delivery &amp; Project Management
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<li>Drive Agile development processes and sprint planning.</li>
<li>Ensure high-quality code through reviews and adherence to development standards.</li>
<li>Manage timelines, risks, dependencies, and delivery milestones.</li>
<li>Ensure projects meet performance, scalability, and security requirements.</li>
<li>Coordinate with QA teams for testing strategies and release management.</li>
</ul>
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<h3 data-path-to-node="6">Required Qualifications</h3>
Education:
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<li>A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is required. A strong academic record from a premier engineering or business institution is preferred</li>
<li>Knowledge of Appian is desirable.</li>
</ul>
Experience:
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<li>15+ years of experience in software engineering.</li>
<li>Proven track record in building and scaling distributed systems, preferably in cloud-native environments and modernization of platforms.</li>
<li>AI/ML adoption.</li>
<li>Proven experience leading development teams.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of enterprise application architecture.</li>
<li>Leading engineering teams and managers.</li>
</ul>
Technical Skills:
<ul>
<li>Deep Understanding software engineering, Algorithms and Data Structures</li>
<li>Experience in AI Adoptability and usage and ML is highly desirable</li>
<li>Proficiency in any programming Language (Java, C++, Python, other programming languages)</li>
<li>Working knowledge of container technologies, orchestration frameworks (e.g., Kubernetes), and workflow automation.</li>
<li>Familiarity with GPU computing and hybrid CPU/GPU architectures.</li>
<li>Strong grasp of software development best practices, CI/CD, and DevOps principles.</li>
</ul><div class="content-conclusion">Tools and Resources&nbsp;
<ul>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.&nbsp;</li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.</li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Community: We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="https://careers.appian.com/affinity-groups/">affinity groups</a>. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.</li>
</ul>
Benefits
Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.
About Appian
Appian provides AI automation for mission-critical work. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We’ve been automating processes for more than 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.appian.com/">appian.com</a>. [Nasdaq: APPN]
Follow Appian: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/appian">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@appian">Youtube</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/appiancorp/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AppianCorporation/">Facebook</a>
Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.&nbsp;
Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com" target="_blank">ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com</a>. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
<a href="https://careers.appian.com/applicant-and-candidate-privacy-notice/">Appian's Applicant &amp; Candidate Privacy Notice</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</div>

<div class="content-intro">Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.
&nbsp;</div>Appian Engineering spans the full depth of our platform—from foundational systems that power enterprise-scale performance, to AI capabilities redefining automation, to the developer tooling that makes it all accessible. We operate in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment focused on technical rigor, continuous learning, and high code quality. As an intern, you will contribute to real engineering work that helps shape how Appian delivers its AI-powered Process Automation platform to enterprises around the world.
As a Software Engineering Intern, you will build on your academic foundation and gain hands-on experience contributing to production-adjacent engineering work. You will be embedded within a small, high-performing team where you’ll learn how modern enterprise software is designed, built, tested, and shipped at scale. You will also work alongside engineers who leverage cutting-edge AI tooling to accelerate development while maintaining strong standards for quality and correctness.
This internship is based at our headquarters in McLean, Virginia. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Interns in this program are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to fully experience our culture, learn directly from peers and mentors, and contribute to projects in a collaborative environment. Being in the office provides more opportunities to connect, learn, and celebrate with the exceptional people across Appian.
Applicants considered for Summer 2027 - Students Only&nbsp;
What You’ll Do
<ul>
<li>Develop Clean Software: Apply your knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming to contribute to full-stack components and engineering tasks.</li>
<li>Engineer with AI: Use AI coding tools as a learning and productivity multiplier-generating, reviewing, and critically evaluating AI-assisted code to improve speed and quality.</li>
<li>Debug and Learn Systems Thinking: Support issue investigation, learn how to identify root causes, and contribute to fixing software defects under the guidance of experienced engineers.</li>
<li>Collaborate and Communicate: Participate in design discussions, stand-ups, and code reviews, and learn how to translate requirements into well-defined technical solutions.</li>
</ul>
Basic Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering with a strong academic record.Must be returning to school following the completion of the Summer 2027 internship to continue degree requirements.</li>
<li>Program Availability: Ability to commit to a full-time (40 hours/week) schedule for the duration of the 10-week summer program.</li>
<li>Proven fluency in AI and LLMs, encompassing both the strategic development of AI-powered platform capabilities and the hands-on application of AI tools to accelerate daily workflows.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Prior experience in a technical internship or a portfolio of significant personal/academic projects.</li>
</ul>
At this time, Appian will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please note that we will officially begin reviewing applications and scheduling interviews starting August 2026. We appreciate your patience and look forward to connecting with you then.
At Appian, we embrace AI as part of how we work and innovate. While candidates are encouraged to use AI for preparation and learning, we restrict AI usage for live interviews and assessments unless otherwise specified. In some cases, AI use may be part of the assessment, and expectations will be communicated in advance.
This internship pays $50.00 per hour ($8,666 per month). Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation, bonus, or benefit plans.<div class="content-conclusion">Tools and Resources&nbsp;
<ul>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.&nbsp;</li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.</li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Community: We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="https://careers.appian.com/affinity-groups/">affinity groups</a>. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.</li>
</ul>
Benefits
Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.
About Appian
Appian provides AI automation for mission-critical work. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We’ve been automating processes for more than 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.appian.com/">appian.com</a>. [Nasdaq: APPN]
Follow Appian: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/appian">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@appian">Youtube</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/appiancorp/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AppianCorporation/">Facebook</a>
Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.&nbsp;
Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com" target="_blank">ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com</a>. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
<a href="https://careers.appian.com/applicant-and-candidate-privacy-notice/">Appian's Applicant &amp; Candidate Privacy Notice</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</div>

Software Engineering Intern

<div class="content-intro">Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.
&nbsp;</div>Our Product Management team at Appian is passionate about technology - we love making it, and we love using it. We operate at the intersection of engineering precision, user-centric design, and business strategy within an Agile-led environment that values collaboration and personal growth. By joining our structured university cohort, you will work within a small team of engineers to build simple, powerful features that expand our AI-Powered Process Automation platform.
As a Product Manager Intern, you will transition your technical background into real-world software delivery. Moving beyond purely theoretical coursework, you will step in as an embedded product manager, collaborating with key stakeholders, defining acceptance criteria, and ensuring absolute Enterprise-Grade Orchestration with every iteration.
This internship is based at our headquarters in McLean, Virginia. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Interns in this program are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to fully experience our culture, learn directly from peers and mentors, and contribute to projects in a collaborative environment. Being in the office provides more opportunities to connect, learn, and celebrate with the exceptional people across Appian.
Applicants considered for Summer 2027 - Students Only&nbsp;
What You’ll Do
<ul>
<li>
Own the Agile Backlog: Act as the embedded product owner for a highly skilled engineering squad, taking charge of backlog prioritization, feature sizing, and iterative sprint planning.
</li>
<li>
Drive Collaborative Discovery: Share innovative ideas, analyze technical specifications, and gather continuous feedback through design sessions, user experience (UX) reviews, and usability mockups.
</li>
<li>
Define Product Roadmaps: Partner with senior product leaders to structure enterprise software roadmaps, balancing long-term strategic investments with rapid feature delivery.
</li>
<li>
Practice Stakeholder Negotiation: Empathize with conflicting stakeholder demands and developer constraints, applying data-driven negotiation skills to make optimal feature compromises.
</li>
<li>
Conduct Impact Analysis: Monitor post-launch usability metrics and track user success parameters to verify that new releases address true customer needs.
</li>
<li>
Participate in Passion Frameworks: Showcase your creative problem-solving skills during our department-led Hackathons and drive unique prototypes using dedicated Engineering Indie Time.
</li>
</ul>
Basic Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering with a strong academic record. Must be returning to school following the completion of the Summer 2027 internship to continue degree requirements.</li>
<li>Program Availability: Ability to commit to a full-time (40 hours/week) schedule for the duration of the 10-week summer program.</li>
<li>Proven fluency in AI and LLMs, encompassing both the strategic development of AI-powered platform capabilities and the hands-on application of AI tools to accelerate daily workflows.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Prior experience in a technical internship or a portfolio of significant personal/academic projects.</li>
</ul>
At this time, Appian will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. 
Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please note that we will officially begin reviewing applications and scheduling interviews starting August 2026. We appreciate your patience and look forward to connecting with you then.
At Appian, we embrace AI as part of how we work and innovate. While candidates are encouraged to use AI for preparation and learning, we restrict AI usage for live interviews and assessments unless otherwise specified. In some cases, AI use may be part of the assessment, and expectations will be communicated in advance. 
This internship pays $50.00 per hour ($8,666 per month). Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation, bonus, or benefit plans. 
&nbsp;<div class="content-conclusion">Tools and Resources&nbsp;
<ul>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.&nbsp;</li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.</li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Community: We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="https://careers.appian.com/affinity-groups/">affinity groups</a>. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.</li>
</ul>
Benefits
Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.
About Appian
Appian provides AI automation for mission-critical work. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We’ve been automating processes for more than 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.appian.com/">appian.com</a>. [Nasdaq: APPN]
Follow Appian: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/appian">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@appian">Youtube</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/appiancorp/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AppianCorporation/">Facebook</a>
Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.&nbsp;
Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com" target="_blank">ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com</a>. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
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Product Manager Intern

<div class="content-intro">Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.
&nbsp;</div>You will be the product manager working on the mission to strengthen our self-managed distribution of Appian by analyzing trends in customer use cases, prioritizing the delivery of essential features and enhancements, and driving adoption of Appian on Kubernetes. You will be responsible for the direction and roadmap of the Appian on Kubernetes offering, ensuring reliable, high-performance operations for customers running Appian in their own managed environments.
This role emphasizes a connection to the customer. You will form relationships with key points of contact within our customers' organizations and must be equally comfortable conversing with deeply technical IT staff and executives alike. You will use your prior experience with deploying and managing containerized software in Kubernetes environments to explain to customers how Appian on Kubernetes adheres to cloud-native principles and meets enterprise-grade requirements. Likewise, you will use your deep domain knowledge to understand and analyze customer-provided use cases and enhancement requests to judge suitability for the future product backlog.
This role is based at our ​​headquartered in ​McLean, Virginia. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian.
<h2>What You'll Do</h2>
<ul>
<li>Define and execute the product roadmap for Appian on Kubernetes.</li>
<li>Prioritize product investments based on customer feedback, business impact, and technical strategy.</li>
<li>Partner closely with Engineering to define requirements, refine backlog priorities, and guide implementation.</li>
<li>Collaborate with architects and engineers to design scalable, cloud-native platform capabilities.</li>
<li>Establish clear product boundaries between customer-managed infrastructure and Appian-managed functionality.</li>
<li>Write detailed product requirements and specifications for engineering teams.</li>
<li>Track feature adoption and success through customer feedback, product metrics, and usage analytics.</li>
<li>Own the product lifecycle from ideation through documentation, launch, and ongoing enhancements.</li>
<li>Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success to support go-to-market initiatives and product positioning.</li>
<li>Build strong relationships with enterprise customers to understand complex deployment challenges and influence future product direction.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Basic Qualifications</h2>
<ul>
<li>5+ years of experience in Product Management or Software Engineering within an enterprise software organization.</li>
<li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.</li>
<li>Experience managing products supporting both SaaS and customer-managed deployments.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of cloud-native technologies and Kubernetes.</li>
<li>Experience working with containerized applications throughout the deployment and operational lifecycle.</li>
<li>Knowledge of enterprise infrastructure concepts including scalability, availability, resiliency, and security.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for both technical and executive audiences.</li>
<li>Experience partnering directly with enterprise customers to influence product strategy.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Preferred Qualifications</h2>
<ul>
<li>Experience with Kubernetes platforms such as Amazon EKS, Azure AKS, Google GKE, Red Hat OpenShift, Rancher, or VMware Kubernetes Service.</li>
<li>Experience building or supporting Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs).</li>
<li>Familiarity with software deployments in denied, degraded, intermittent, and limited (DDIL) environments.</li>
<li>Understanding of enterprise data sovereignty and regulatory requirements, including frameworks such as DORA.</li>
<li>Experience supporting customers in highly regulated industries, including government, financial services, healthcare, or life sciences.</li>
</ul>
#LI-MB1<div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description">The base salary range represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant work experience, qualifications, internal peer equity, and market and business conditions that exist when extending an offer. A discretionary bonus may be awarded in recognition of individual and company performance.
In addition, Appian provides generous benefits offerings that include a 401(k) plan with company match, flexible time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, health savings account contributions, an employee referral bonus program, and learning and development resources. Certain positions may be eligible for equity awards.&nbsp;
Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation, commission, bonus, or benefit plans.</div><div class="title">Base Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range">$125,000&mdash;$250,000 USD</div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion">Tools and Resources&nbsp;
<ul>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.&nbsp;</li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.</li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Community: We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="https://careers.appian.com/affinity-groups/">affinity groups</a>. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.</li>
</ul>
Benefits
Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.
About Appian
Appian provides AI automation for mission-critical work. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We’ve been automating processes for more than 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.appian.com/">appian.com</a>. [Nasdaq: APPN]
Follow Appian: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/appian">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@appian">Youtube</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/appiancorp/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AppianCorporation/">Facebook</a>
Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.&nbsp;
Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com" target="_blank">ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com</a>. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
<a href="https://careers.appian.com/applicant-and-candidate-privacy-notice/">Appian's Applicant &amp; Candidate Privacy Notice</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</div>

Senior Product Manager, Platform Engineering

<div class="content-intro">Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.</div>Drives AI-first tooling, SDLC automation, and developer productivity initiatives.
Required Experience &amp; Skills
<ul>
<li>
6+ years engineering
</li>
<li>
Experience building internal tools or developer platforms
</li>
<li>
Strong CI/CD and automation expertise
</li>
<li>
Generative AI integration in SDLC
</li>
</ul><div class="content-conclusion">Tools and Resources&nbsp;
<ul>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.&nbsp;</li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.</li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Community: We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="https://careers.appian.com/affinity-groups/">affinity groups</a>. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.</li>
</ul>
Benefits
Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.
About Appian
Appian provides process automation technology. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We’ve been automating processes for 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.appian.com/">appian.com</a>. [Nasdaq: APPN]
Follow Appian: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/appian">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@appian">Youtube</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/appiancorp/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AppianCorporation/">Facebook</a>
Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.&nbsp;
Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com" target="_blank">ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com</a>. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
<a href="https://careers.appian.com/applicant-and-candidate-privacy-notice/">Appian's Applicant &amp; Candidate Privacy Notice</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</div>

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