Appian Product Engineer

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. Bridge the gap between platform and product. As a Product Engineer, you’ll transform complex business challenges into sleek, pre-packaged Appian applications. We’re looking for innovators to build high-performance, reusable products that set the standard for usability and efficiency across the enterprise landscape. This role is based at our ​h​eadquarters 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. In this role, you will: Design and develop Appian applications that address complex business use cases, ensuring they are performant and demonstrate Appian at its best. Build solutions that extend beyond a single customer, creating scalable products that can support multiple customers within a given vertical. Work across the full scope of application development, from database management and user experience to tools and patterns that enable high-quality Appian applications. Apply knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns to write solutions using Appian frameworks (SAIL, Process Models, Rules, Expressions, and all Appian Objects), as well as light full-stack and mobile development. Contribute to application performance analysis and system tuning efforts. Participate in story breakdowns, define acceptance criteria, support technical feature design, and engage in code reviews. Troubleshoot and resolve emergent issues, while building automation and applications to prevent recurrence. Basic qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a STEM-related field. Familiarity with object-oriented and/or functional programming concepts. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work across the full application development lifecycle. Preferred qualifications: 3+ months of Appian application development experience. Internship or relevant hands-on development experience. Tools and Resources 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. 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. Community: We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups . 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. 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 h