Lead Software Engineer

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer (LSE) to drive the design and evolution of our cloud-native platform. This role is responsible for owning end-to-end platform capabilities, shaping architectural direction, and ensuring high standards of scalability, reliability, and developer experience.

Requirements

• Develop platform features to the highest engineering standards with an AI-first mindset.
• Spike robust solutions to clear architectural runway ahead of platform feature development.
• Take personal responsibility for the overall technical performance of the team, including capabilities, quality, stability, and velocity.
• Perform code reviews focusing on code quality, design, and implementation.
• Regularly identify opportunities for code refactoring and performance optimizations, and champion these efforts within the team.
• Mentor junior software engineers by sharing best practices and providing guidance on proficiency.
• Identify technical constraints to engineering effectiveness and lead initiatives to address them.
• Advise product management on technical opportunities and constraints.
• Identify, understand, and implement technology trends and innovations relevant to the Appian Platform.
• Effectively communicate technical designs verbally, visually, and in writing for technical audiences of all sizes.
• Contribute to Appian's long-term documentation by publishing relevant, high-quality content to the Engineering's technical documentation site.

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