Software Engineer - AI-Powered Enterprise Platform

Appian; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Health coverage

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Appian in McLean, VA is seeking a Software Engineer to transform foundational computing skills into high-impact production deliverables. You’ll join a small, skilled team using cutting-edge AI tooling to design features of increasing sophistication at an Enterprise-Grade Orchestration scale.

The role emphasizes in-person collaboration, 5-days-a-week in the office, and solving real-world AI-enabled problems while maintaining high code quality and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering with a strong academic record.
• Experience: Prior experience in a professional, academic, or technical setting (includes internships, research, capstones, or consistent part-time/full-time employment).
• Communication: Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate in a professional environment.
• Proven fluency in AI and LLMs, encompassing both the strategic development of AI-powered platform capabilities and the hands-on application of AI tools to accelerate daily workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop Clean Software: Leverage your knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design patterns to write robust full-stack software components.
• Engineer with AI: Use AI coding tools fluently as a force multiplier: generating, reviewing, and critically evaluating AI-assisted code to ship faster without compromising quality or correctness.
• Stop Bugs in Their Tracks: Respond quickly to new system challenges, diagnose root causes, and write clean code to eliminate software defects and prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate and Communicate: Participate in technical designs and collaborate cross-functionally to refine product features, acceptance criteria, and engineering decisions.

Skills

AI fluency & LLMs

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Data structures & algorithms

Full-stack development

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's in CS/CE

Job description

Appian in McLean, VA is seeking a Software Engineer to transform foundational computing skills into high-impact production deliverables. You’ll join a small, skilled team using cutting-edge AI tooling to design features of increasing sophistication at an Enterprise-Grade Orchestration scale.

The role emphasizes in-person collaboration, 5-days-a-week in the office, and solving real-world AI-enabled problems while maintaining high code quality and continuous learning.