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.
Summary: As a Principal Software Engineer at Appian, you will be the primary technical strategist, responsible for shaping the architectural foundation of our platform. Your role involves anticipating future challenges and implementing creative solutions today. You will drive complex cross-functional initiatives, ensuring Appian remains a leader in the low-code and automation industry.
Responsibilities:
Define the long-term architectural vision and governance for the Appian platform.
Identify systemic technical risks and lead task forces to resolve architectural bottlenecks.
Develop internal tools and SDKs to simplify infrastructure and enhance developer productivity.




Conduct deep-dive troubleshooting for complex production issues.
Promote AI-native engineering practices and integrate AI features into the platform.
Lead the development of core platform libraries and high-risk prototypes.
Participate in the Architectural Guild and review high-impact design documents.
Mentor lead and senior engineers, and represent Appian in the tech community.
Ensure operational resilience with self-healing and highly available systems.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
15+ years of software engineering experience, with significant experience in architecting large-scale distributed systems.
Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.
Proven transformational leadership in technological migrations or strategies.
Expertise in Java and Cloud-Native ecosystems.
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📌 Principal Software Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Appian
📍 Chennai