Appian Corporation
Principal Software Engineer
Job · Full-timeIn OfficeChennaiEntry level / 0-2 years1 opening
About this role
Appian Corporation is hiring for Principal Software Engineer in Chennai. This opening was published by Appian Corporation on their official greenhouse careers board on 19 March 2026 and was verified as still open on 17 September 2026.
About the role
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Skills you'll use
JavaSQLAWSDockerKubernetesVector DatabasesCI/CDData StructuresAlgorithmsInstagramLinkedInOnboarding
What you'll do
- 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:
Who can apply
- Ensure operational resilience with self-healing and highly available systems.
- 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.
- Experience with AI/ML at scale and managing AWS multi-region deployments.
- Expert-level proficiency in Java or similar languages.
Perks & 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 Corporation
About Appian Corporation
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