Associate Solution 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.

Here at Appian, we’re passionate about technology. We love making it, and we love using it. Joining Appian CIO will provide you with the opportunity to learn in an environment that values cross‑functional collaboration and is committed to personal and professional growth. We want to revolutionize the way people work, and in doing so, we develop the Appian platform to be simple so our customers can thrive.

Our Solution Engineering team is obsessed with serving our customers. We are looking for an Associate Solution Engineer, a technical “Jack/Jill of All Trades” that loves figuring out “how things work.” As an Associate Solution Engineer, you’ll become an expert on the inner workings of the Appian platform and gain full‑stack experience that will be valuable for any technical career. You’ll have the opportunity to work with every layer of the Appian platform;

from data analysis to creative problem solving and you’ll tackle the most challenging technical problems while mitigating all of our customers’ concerns. This role specializes in technical customer support for our clients that use Appian and while it is a very technical role, this is not a traditional software engineering position.

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.

• Excellent at problem solving and finding creative solutions to some of our customers’ most complex technical concerns.
• Providing exceptional, world‑class support (verbal/written) to our customers and our highest stakeholders around the globe.
• Tackling technical challenges and communicating your work across a variety of departments.
• Having a strong interest in software development (but not wanting to focus on coding all day).
• Desiring to work closely with our customers to help lead continual improvement in the availability, performance, functionality and security of our platform.
• Having an interest in data analytics.
• Having an interest or experience in programming/scripting languages (e.g. Java, Perl, Ruby, C#, PHP).
• Having an interest in or experience with RDBMS platforms (e.g. MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server).
• Having an interest in or experience with systems administration (e.g. Linux, Windows).

• Bachelor's degree in any Engineering discipline, Information Technology, or a similar degree program.
• Flexibility to provide after‑hours support is required, including one on‑call rotation per quarter (every 10‑15 weeks). Additionally, up to one quarter per year may involve an adjusted schedule (Sunday‑Thursday or Tuesday‑Saturday).

• 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…