Software Engineering Intern

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.

About the role

Appian Engineering spans the full depth of our platform—from foundational systems that power enterprise-scale performance, to AI capabilities redefining automation, to the developer tooling that makes it all accessible. We operate in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment focused on technical rigor, continuous learning, and high code quality.

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. 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. You will also work alongside engineers who leverage cutting-edge AI tooling to accelerate development while maintaining strong standards for quality and correctness.

This internship 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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop Clean Software: Apply your knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming to contribute to full-stack components and engineering tasks.
• Engineer with AI: Use AI coding tools as a learning and productivity multiplier—generating, reviewing, and critically evaluating AI-assisted code to improve speed and quality.
• 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.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering with a strong academic record.
• Must be returning to school following the completion of the Summer 2027 internship to continue degree requirements.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive 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.

Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.

Tools and Resources

• Training and Development: Department-specific training during onboarding, dedicated mentorship, and the First-Friend program for new hires.
• Growth Opportunities: Leadership program for new and aspiring managers, specialized department training through Appian University, skills-based training, and tuition reimbursement.
• Community: Inclusivity through 8 employee-led affinity groups that plan social, educational, and outreach activities.

Pay

$50.00 per hour ($8,666 per month). Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation, bonus, or benefit plans.

Schedule

Full-time (40 hours/week) for the duration of the 10-week summer program. Interns are expected to be in the office 5 days a week.