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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.   At Appian, the Business Technology team is the engine driving our technical strategy and execution. We design, build, and deploy custom, cutting-edge enterprise systems that empower Appian’s internal departments to scale efficiently. By embedding artificial intelligence into everyday workflows, our team directly enables Appian's rapid growth and showcases the true power of AI-Powered Process Automation within a live corporate environment. 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 ​h​eadquarters 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.   At this time, Appian will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. Thank you for