Product Engineer

Appian; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Company match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Appian is seeking an Associate Product Engineer in McLean, VA, to contribute to engineering culture under senior mentors. You will learn to design scalable interfaces using our AI-powered platform and participate in cross-functional collaboration.

The role emphasizes growth, hands-on AI applications, and enterprise-grade UX, with an on-site work model and opportunities for career development through mentorship and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in CS/Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 1 to 5 years of professional or internship experience in software engineering or product development.
• Fundamental understanding of data structures, backend systems, and data mapping.
• Knowledge of third-party integrations, system testing, or application performance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and optimizing baseline data structures and mapping data.
• Collaborate on integrations, system testing, cloud scaling, and performance initiatives.
• Participate in code reviews and team learning sessions to absorb engineering best practices.
• Own your deliverables with accountability for quality and timely completion of sprint tasks.

Education

B.S. in CS/Engineering

Job description

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.

Location: McLean, VA | Work Model: On-site (5 days/week)

Are you ready to kickstart your career and revolutionize how the world’s largest enterprises automate their most complex workflows? Join us to build turnkey applications that deploy instantly and scale effortlessly, delivering the ultimate user experience on top of our world-class platform.

ABOUT THE TEAM

At Appian, we’re passionate about technology—we love making it, and we love using it. While our core AI-Powered Process Automation platform allows configurable applications to be built efficiently, the Solutions team is dedicated to building the complete, turnkey capabilities (interfaces, flows, records) that deliver immediate, end-to-end value on day one. We continually work to advance process automation and AI to provide enterprise-grade solutions that solve complex business problems, constantly finding new ways to deliver the best of our platform with an elite enterprise-grade UX.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Joining the Product and Solutions department means immersing yourself in an environment that deeply values cross-functional collaboration and is fiercely committed to your personal and professional growth. As an Associate Product Engineer, you will actively contribute to our engineering culture, working alongside senior mentors while taking personal responsibility for your own growth and work output. This is your chance to learn to scale high-impact software while leveraging our core AI-Powered Process Automation platform to build sophisticated interfaces using standard UI languages.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Assist in designing and optimizing baseline data structures and executing data mapping to ensure seamless, real-time data flow across systems.
• Collaborate on integrations, system testing, cloud scaling, and performance optimization initiatives under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Participate in code reviews and team learning sessions to absorb engineering best practices and accelerate your technical capabilities.
• Own your deliverables and hold a high level of personal accountability for the quality, accuracy, and timely completion of your engineering sprint tasks.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 1 to 5 years of professional or foundational internship experience in a software engineering or product development environment.
• Fundamental understanding of data structures, backend systems, and baseline data mapping concepts.
• Knowledge of or introductory experience with third-party integrations, system testing, or application performance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Exposure to building or customizing multi-tenant SaaS applications or enterprise systems during internships or personal projects.
• Proven fluency in AI and Large Language Models (LLMs), encompassing both the strategic development of intelligent capabilities and the hands‑on application of AI tools to accelerate daily product workflows.
• Prior experience working in an Agile/Scrum team environment.
• We value experience with enterprise platforms such as Salesforce or ServiceNow, as these skills translate well into our Enterprise-Grade Orchestration environment.

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.

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation, commission, bonus, or benefit plans.

Base Salary Range

$75,000 - $175,000 USD

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.

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 appian.com.

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.

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 [e-mail]. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

As set forth in Appian Corporation's Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

Artificial Intelligence & Automated Screening Notice:

We use artificial intelligence tools to assist our recruiting team in reviewing applications, screening and filtering resumes, assessing qualifications, and identifying whether a candidate possesses skills relevant to this position. The system evaluates candidate‑provided data against predefined job requirements and competencies. Please be advised that this process does not involve automated rejection or hiring decisions. AI tools function as preliminary screening aids. Human personnel review all recommendations and retain final authority over who advances in the hiring process.

You have the right to request an alternative evaluation process.