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. At Business Technology, we use Appian to run Appian. Our team builds the internal applications that keep the company moving—streamlining operations, connecting data, and now embedding AI directly into the way we work. We partner with stakeholders across every function, solving problems with speed and creativity while showcasing what’s possible on our own platform. As an Application Engineer, you’ll design and deliver enterprise applications on Appian with AI at the core. You’ll help automate research, triage, data analysis, and decision support, showing firsthand how Appian’s AI capabilities—document processing, natural language search, and generative assistance—can transform business operations. 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. What you’ll do Build and deploy web-based applications using Appian’s platform and AI features to simplify and automate complex workflows. Integrate systems across the business through web APIs. Collaborate with stakeholders to reimagine processes and surface insights through AI-powered search, summarization, and recommendations. Research and implement new tools and patterns that accelerate application development and AI adoption across the enterprise. Support, maintain, and continuously improve business applications in production. What we’re looking for B.S./B.A. in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field 2+ years of hands-on Appian development experience 2+ years of experience with relational databases, SQL, and API integrations (REST, SOAP, JDBC) Nice to have 3+ years of Appian delivery experience 1+ years building GenAI applications Certifications (e.g., Appian, ScrumMaster, PMP) Experience with Postgres or MariaDB This is a chance to build applications that impact every corner of Appian—and to learn how AI can be applied at scale inside a leading automation platform. 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 futu