Senior AI Systems Architect — Production LLMs & Growth

Appian; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First-Friend program

Leadership programs

Tuition reimbursement

Employee-led affinity groups

Job summary

Appian is seeking an engineer to join its AI-powered process automation team, working across the full stack from foundational layers to enterprise AI capabilities. The role emphasizes technical precision, continuous learning, and real-world problem solving that shapes how Appian delivers its platform globally.

You will serve as the technical linchpin for applied AI, designing and operating production LLM systems, and guiding high-complexity AI projects including code generation, agents,

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in designing and operating production LLM systems.

Responsibilities

• Architect and optimize high-performance production LLM systems across multi-tier AI applications.
• Drive architectural design, acceptance criteria, and technical story breakdown for complex AI projects.

Job description

Appian is seeking an engineer to join its AI-powered process automation team, working across the full stack from foundational layers to enterprise AI capabilities. The role emphasizes technical precision, continuous learning, and real-world problem solving that shapes how Appian delivers its platform globally.

You will serve as the technical linchpin for applied AI, designing and operating production LLM systems, and guiding high-complexity AI projects including code generation, agents,