Distinguished Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Autonomously lead transformational technical initiatives that address real, open-ended business problems.
• Identify, understand, and bring to fruition technology trends and innovations relevant to Appian.
• Identify technical constraints to engineering effectiveness and lead initiatives to address them.
• Fully own an operational or functional area within the architecture group.
• Develop product features to the highest engineering standards as a member of teams.
• Spike robust solutions to clear architectural runway ahead of feature development.
• Regularly conduct and report on design reviews.
• Advise product management on technical opportunities and constraints.
• Serve as advisor to multiple engineering teams to provide broad technical expertise and design oversight.
• Mentor and be an example to other engineers.
• Promote, document, and disseminate design best practices for building world-class software.
• Contribute ideas to continuously improve the organization and processes of the architecture function.
• Effectively communicate technical designs and vision verbally, visually and/or in writing for small to large sized technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to Appian's long-term documentation through publishing relevant, high-quality content to Engineering's technical documentation site.

Requirements

• MS in Computer Science or related field/degree and 7+ years of relevant experience, or a BS and 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in a high-volume or critical production service environment.
• Fluency in Java, experience with multiple programming paradigms and database technologies.
• Prior functional and/or operational responsibility a plus.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Computer Science or related field, advanced degree preferred.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle and best practices.

Benefits

• Health coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Retirement/pension plan.
• Wellness dollars.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Family-forming benefits.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

This role is based at our HQ in McLean, VA. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future.
• Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

About Appian

Appian provides process automation technology. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We’ve been automating processes for 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else.