Associate Application 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. About the Team The Business Technology team at Appian is the engine driving our internal operational excellence. We design, build, and deploy custom, cutting-edge enterprise systems that empower Appian’s internal departments to scale efficiently. By embedding artificial intelligence into everyday workflows, our team directly enables Appian's rapid growth and showcases the true power of AI-Powered Process Automation within a live corporate environment. The Opportunity Our Appian application developers combine their technical expertise with AI and process automation to solve complex business challenges at scale. While this role is technical in nature, please note that it is not a traditional software engineering position. Why launch your career here? Instead of being a small cog in a massive legacy wheel, this role gives you immediate ownership and visibility. At Appian, you won't just maintain old code; you will design and build custom applications with embedded AI that solve real-world problems for internal business stakeholders. This is a rare launchpad for an ambitious technologist to master Enterprise-Grade Orchestration , collaborate directly with corporate leadership, and see the immediate impact of their software on a global scale. 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. What You’ll Do Build and deploy custom internal applications featuring advanced business logic, automated workflows, and embedded AI capabilities. Collaborate closely with cross-functional internal departments to translate operational challenges into high-performing technical solutions. Design clean, scalable architecture and integrate complex data structures utilizing foundational concepts in Data Modeling . Partner with senior engineers to continuously optimize internal system performance, security, and UI/UX design. Participate in agile development cycles, active code reviews, and collaborative brainstorming sessions to drive internal digital transformation. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science , Information Systems , or a closely related technical discipline. Academic background or 0-1 years of experience demonstrating coding exposure with programming languages such as SQL, Java , Python , C# , or JavaScript . Excellent communication and consultative skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical concepts and business needs. An eager, self-starting mindset passionate about learning AI-Powered Process Automation . Preferred Qualifications Prior internship experience within a software engineering, IT, or business technology environment. Academic projects or hands-on familiarity involving automated workflows or data analytics. We value experience with enterprise platforms such as Salesforce or ServiceNow , as these skills translate well into our Enterprise-Grade Orchestration environment. 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-Frie