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# Manager Software Development at Appian Corporation 

- **Company:** Appian Corporation 
- **Location:** Chennai, India
- **Posted:** 2026-09-05
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-06
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/appian/jobs/8176599

## Job description

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.

Job Description:

## ABOUT THE TEAM

Our Engineering team is revolutionizing how Appian resolves customer issues by building AI-powered diagnostic tools and internal platforms that dramatically reduce resolution time. We combine deep technical expertise with AI innovation to empower support engineers to identify root causes faster, ensuring our customers experience uninterrupted business-critical operations. This team operates with high autonomy and directly impacts customer satisfaction and retention across Appian's enterprise client base.

## THE OPPORTUNITY

Appian is at an inflection point where intelligent automation meets customer success, and we need a technical leader who can architect and ship the next generation of diagnostic platforms. This role exists because our growing enterprise customer base demands faster, smarter issue resolution, and AI agents are the key to unlocking that scale. You will shape both the technical direction and the team culture while delivering tools that become essential to how Appian supports thousands of mission-critical deployments worldwide.

## WHAT YOU'LL DO

- Lead the design and delivery of a scalable AI-powered triage platform that reduces mean time to resolution by leveraging AI agents, LangChain frameworks, and intelligent diagnostics

- Lead the engineering team building AI-powered diagnostic tools that cut customer issue resolution time in half while scaling a platform that empowers support engineers across the globe.

- Architect quarterly releases of diagnostic tools on AWS infrastructure, balancing innovation velocity with production stability and security requirements

- Build and grow a high-performing engineering team through effective people management, technical mentorship, and career development focused on AI and cloud-native technologies

- Partner with Customer Success and Product leadership to translate support pain points into engineering roadmaps that drive measurable improvements in customer satisfaction

- Drive technical excellence through hands-on code reviews in Python and AI frameworks while establishing engineering best practices for the team

- Execute stakeholder management across engineering, product, and customer-facing teams to align priorities and communicate progress on platform capabilities

## REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Education: Hold a Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related STEM field

- Experience: 8+ years of experience in software engineering with at least 2+ years in engineering management or technical leadership roles

- AI Fluency: 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

- Python Expertise: Strong proficiency in Python with demonstrated experience building production-grade applications and diagnostic tools

- Cloud Infrastructure: Hands-on experience designing and deploying scalable systems on AWS with knowledge of cloud-native architectures

- AI Agent Development: Experience building AI agents and working with frameworks such as LangChain or similar orchestration tools

- People Leadership: Proven track record managing engineering teams, including hiring, performance management, and technical mentorship

- Technical Collaboration: Active participation in code reviews and ability to balance hands-on technical contributions with leadership responsibilities

- Stakeholder Management: Strong communication skills with experience managing cross-functional stakeholders and translating business needs into technical solutions

## PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Customer Support Domain: Experience building tools or platforms for customer support, site reliability, or operations teams

- Diagnostic Systems: Background in observability, monitoring, troubleshooting tools, or root cause analysis platforms

- Enterprise SaaS: Experience working in enterprise software companies with complex multi-tenant architectures

- Ecosystem Experience: We value experience with enterprise platforms such as Salesforce or ServiceNow, as these skills translate well into our Enterprise-Grade Orchestration environment

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. 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 opportunities.
- Community: We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led [affinity groups](https://careers.appian.com/affinity-groups/). These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.

## Benefits

Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.

## About Appian

Appian provides AI automation for mission-critical work. 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 more than 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit [appian.com](http://www.appian.com/). [Nasdaq: APPN]

Follow Appian: [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/appian), [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@appian), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/appiancorp/), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/AppianCorporation/)

Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. 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.

[Appian's Applicant & Candidate Privacy Notice](https://careers.appian.com/applicant-and-candidate-privacy-notice/)

## About Appian Corporation 

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Appian provides an AI-powered process orchestration platform that automates complex workflows and builds low-code applications for large enterprises and governments.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NASDAQ: APPN)
- **Headquarters**: McLean, Virginia, United States [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/appian)
- **Founded**: 1999 [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/appian)
- **Founders**: Matt Calkins, Michael Beckley, Robert Kramer, Marc Wilson [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/appian)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Enterprise software – low-code application platforms, business process automation, and AI orchestration.
- **Target customers**: B2B – large enterprises and government agencies across financial services, insurance, life sciences, public sector, and more [appian.com](https://appian.com/about/explore/overview).
- **Mission / purpose**: “Help organizations run better processes that reduce costs, improve customer experiences, and gain a strategic edge.” [careers.appian.com](https://careers.appian.com/life-at-appian)

## Products & Services
- **[Appian Platform](https://appian.com/)**: Low-code development environment for building enterprise applications, automating workflows, and integrating systems. Includes drag-and‑drop design, pre‑built connectors, and a unified interface for process orchestration.
- **[Appian AI Copilot](https://appian.com/)**: AI assistant that generates code from natural‑language prompts, extracts data from documents, and orchestrates AI agents alongside human tasks.
- **[Appian Data Fabric](https://appian.com/)**: Unified data layer that connects disparate sources, enables real‑time access, and enforces security policies without moving data.
- **[Process Intelligence](https://appian.com/)**: Process mining and analytics to discover bottlenecks and optimize workflows.
- **[Case Management Studio](https://appian.com/)**: Specialized module for managing complex, case‑based work (e.g., claims, investigations, compliance).
- **Solutions for Government**: FedRAMP‑authorized, HIPAA‑compliant offerings for federal acquisition, procurement, and award management [appian.com](https://appian.com/).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: $6.5 billion (as of mid‑2025) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/appian)
- **Key Metric** (public): **Annual Revenue** – $726.9 million (latest fiscal year) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/appian)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Novak Biddle Venture Partners (led Series A); additional venture rounds before IPO [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/appian)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount grew 12% year‑over‑year to 1,891 employees [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/appian)
  - Named a **Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Low-Code Application Platforms** [appian.com](https://appian.com/about/explore/overview)
  - Awarded **$2.036 billion in a lawsuit against Pegasystems**, reflecting the strength of its intellectual property [appian.com](https://appian.com/about/explore/overview)
  - Operations in 26 countries with growing presence in India, Europe, and Australia [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/appian)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Platform maturity**: 25+ years of process automation experience, deeply embedded in enterprise IT.
- **AI orchestration first**: Combines low‑code with AI agents, allowing customers to automate complex, cross‑system workflows without replacing existing infrastructure.
- **Compliance & security**: Holds FedRAMP, HIPAA, and other global certifications – a critical moat for government and regulated industries [appian.com](https://appian.com/).
- **Reliability**: 99.95% uptime SLA and a resilient, high‑availability architecture [appian.com](https://appian.com/).
- **Legal victory**: The $2 billion plus award against Pega reinforces Appian’s unique process‑automation IP and deters competitors.

## Strategic Focus
- **AI‑first platform**: Embedding AI Copilot deeper into developer and end‑user workflows to increase automation and reduce manual coding.
- **Process orchestration**: Positioning as the “process layer” for enterprise AI, where agents, systems, and people are coordinated from a single interface.
- **Expansion in regulated verticals**: Deepening solutions for public sector, financial services, and life sciences with compliance accelerators.
- **Global hiring**: Increasing R&D and go‑to‑market headcount (159 active job postings, up 80% YoY) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/appian).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values of **Intensity** (ambition, ownership) and **Excellence** (high standards, prioritize quality). Employee‑led **Affinity Groups** support DEI [careers.appian.com](https://careers.appian.com/).
- **Awards**: Great Place to Work® Certified (2024‑2025), Comparably Best Perks & Benefits (2024), Best Work‑Life Balance (2024), Best Company for Career Growth (2025) [careers.appian.com](https://careers.appian.com/life-at-appian).
- **Benefits** [careers.appian.com](https://careers.appian.com/life-at-appian):
  - Fully covered health insurance, mental wellness support, on‑site gyms (major offices).
  - 12 weeks paid parental leave, adoption/fertility assistance.
  - 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tax‑advantaged commuter benefits.
  - Tuition reimbursement, mentorship program, Appian University for ongoing learning.
- **Work model**: Hybrid/office‑first with many global locations; some remote roles available (e.g., “Remote (Germany)” listed) [careers.appian.com](https://careers.appian.com/).
- **Engineering & career growth**: Strong emphasis on onboarding (“First Friend,” role‑specific academies) and clear career paths from specialist to VP level.

## Sources
1. [appian.com](https://appian.com/) – Company homepage, product overview, certifications, case studies
2. [careers.appian.com](https://careers.appian.com/) – Careers landing page, values, awards
3. [careers.appian.com/life-at-appian](https://careers.appian.com/life-at-appian) – Benefits and culture details
4. [appian.com/about/explore/overview](https://appian.com/about/explore/overview) – About page, history, leadership, news
5. [linkedin.com/company/appian](https://www.linkedin.com/company/appian) – Company details, financials, headcount, open roles

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