Appian Corporation

Appian Corporation

Software Engineering Intern

McLean, Virginia · Intern · Internship

No sponsorshipDetected 23 days ago
Full-Stack DevelopmentObject-Oriented ProgrammingData StructuresAlgorithmsCode ReviewLLMsRecruitingCollaborationMentoring

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About the role

  • 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.
  • We operate in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment focused on technical rigor, continuous learning, and high code quality.

Responsibilities

  • Support issue investigation, learn how to identify root causes, and contribute to fixing software defects under the guidance of experienced engineers.
  • Collaborate and Communicate:
  • Develop Clean Software: Apply your knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming to contribute to full-stack components and engineering tasks.
  • Debug and Learn Systems Thinking: Support issue investigation, learn how to identify root causes, and contribute to fixing software defects under the guidance of experienced engineers.
  • Collaborate and Communicate: Participate in design discussions, stand-ups, and code reviews, and learn how to translate requirements into well-defined technical solutions.
  • As an intern, you will contribute to real engineering work that helps shape how Appian delivers its AI-powered Process Automation platform to enterprises around the world.
  • As a Software Engineering Intern, you will build on your academic foundation and gain hands-on experience contributing to production-adjacent engineering work.
  • You will be embedded within a small, high-performing team where you'll learn how modern enterprise software is designed, built, tested, and shipped at scale.
  • Develop Clean Software:
  • Participate in design discussions, stand-ups, and code reviews, and learn how to translate requirements into well-defined technical solutions.

Requirements

  • Program Availability: Ability to commit to a full-time (40 hours/week) schedule for the duration of the 10-week summer program.
  • 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.

Nice to have

  • Prior experience in a technical internship or a portfolio of significant personal/academic projects.
  • At this time, Appian will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
  • Thank you for your interest in joining our team!
  • Please note that we will officially begin reviewing applications and scheduling interviews starting August 2026.
  • We appreciate your patience and look forward to connecting with you then.
  • This internship pays $50.00 per hour ($8,666 per month).
  • Tools and Resources
  • Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training.

Compensation

  • Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation, bonus, or benefit plans.

Benefits

  • Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future.
  • Benefits vary by country-please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.

Company info

  • Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are.
  • When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.
  • Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best.
  • Interns in this program are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to fully experience our culture, learn directly from peers and mentors, and contribute to projects in a collaborative environment.

Equal opportunity

  • equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent.
  • If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com.
  • Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • At this time, Appian will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position

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