Appian is hiring an Associate Application Engineer in McLean, Virginia, offering a base salary of $90,000–$95,000 per year. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for candidates with a technical degree and foundational programming experience who want to work on enterprise applications, AI-powered process automation, and real-world business solutions.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Appian |
| Role | Associate Application Engineer |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related technical field; coding exposure in SQL, Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript |
| Job Location | McLean, Virginia, USA |
| Salary | $90,000–$95,000 per year |
| Work Type | On-site — 5 days per week |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Job Level | Entry Level / Associate |
| Industry | Software / Enterprise Technology / AI-Powered Process Automation |
Job Description
Appian is looking for an Associate Application Engineer to develop large-scale applications that support internal Appian employees around the world. In this role, 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 Systems, collaborate directly with corporate leadership, and see the immediate impact of their software on a global scale.
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 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.
Basic Qualifications:
- Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Systems, Data Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Math, other STEM-related fields 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 and to bridge the gap between technical concepts and business needs.
- Technical Skills: Academic background or experience demonstrating coding exposure with programming languages such as SQL, Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript.
- AI Skills: 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated leadership experience (e.g. executive roles in student organizations, club leadership, or captaincy of team-based activities).
- An eager, self-starting mindset passionate about learning AI-Powered Process Automation.
Selection Process
- Submit your online application and resume.
- Application and resume screening by Appian’s recruiting team.
- Initial recruiter or hiring-team discussion.
- Technical and/or scenario-based interviews covering programming, problem-solving, databases, AI, and business applications.
- Behavioral and team-fit assessment.
- Final interview and hiring decision.
- Offer and onboarding.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Appian job listing.
- Review the Associate Application Engineer requirements.
- Prepare an updated resume highlighting your technical projects, programming experience, and relevant coursework.
- Click “Apply Now.”
- Complete the application and upload your resume.
- Submit your application and monitor your email for interview updates.
