Summer 2026

Software Engineering Intern

Posted on 4/14/2026

Appian

Appian

1,001-5,000 employees

Low-code automation platform for BPM/RPA

No salary listed

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

McLean, VA, USA

In Person

5 days per week in the office is required.

Bachelor's

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Java
C/C++

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Requirements
  • Undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or related field
  • Previous industry software development experience and a passion for technology
  • Familiarity in object-oriented programming languages, such as Java & C++
  • Drive to dig into the code, pair program as needed, collaborate and present features and proposals to real stakeholders
  • Team-oriented mindset and collaborative approach to delivering solutions; energetic, results and delivery oriented, and have a strong commitment to delivering quality work
  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem solving skills
Responsibilities
  • Work with fellow developers in a hands-on, high-velocity environment and contribute to projects
  • Pair program as needed and present features and proposals to real stakeholders
  • Collaborate and deliver solutions as part of a team
  • Learn directly from peers and mentors and contribute to onboarding and project work in a collaborative environment
  • Be in the office five days a week to experience Appian culture and contribute to projects in a collaborative environment
Desired Qualifications
  • None

Appian offers a low-code automation platform that lets organizations build custom business applications quickly without extensive coding. It uses a visual, component-based interface to design workflows, automate processes, and connect data across systems. It targets large enterprises with strong governance, security, and scalability for complex BPM and RPA needs, setting itself apart with enterprise-grade capabilities. Its goal is to help organizations accelerate digital transformation, improve efficiency, and better manage risk and compliance.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

McLean, Virginia

Founded

1999

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 revenue hit $203.3 million, up 19%, with cloud subscriptions up 23%.
  • Management said 85% of Q2 new logos bought Appian AI, validating monetization.
  • NSW, UK policing, and insurance launches show expanding public-sector and regulated demand.

What critics are saying

  • January 8, 2026, Virginia Supreme Court killed Appian's $2 billion Pega windfall.
  • Microsoft, Salesforce, and ServiceNow compress Appian's low-code pricing and differentiation.
  • If AI agents become embedded commodity features, Appian becomes a niche workflow vendor.

What makes Appian unique

  • Appian combines low-code, process orchestration, RPA, and AI in one platform.
  • Its 2026 wins modernize legacy systems without ripping out core infrastructure.
  • Vertical depth in government, insurance, and regulated workflows creates sticky enterprise deployments.

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Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Comprehensive Global Wellness Program

Fully-covered Global Milk Stork Benefit

Global Wellness Reimbursement

Quarterly Awards and Recognition

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401(k) or Pension Plans with Employer Matching

Company Paid Life Insurance and Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Global Parental Leave

Charitable Giving Program

Paid Time-Off and Paid Holidays

Tuition reimbursement for job-related continuing education

Professional Development Courses

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-2%
PR Newswire
Aug 11th, 2026
Appian and Synechron launch Open Underwriting Stack for AI-powered insurance modernisation

Appian and Synechron have launched the Open Underwriting Stack, a joint reference architecture designed to help insurance carriers modernise underwriting through AI process automation. The architecture combines Synechron's InsureMESH data platform with Appian's process orchestration and AI agents. The stack enables carriers to process transactions across legacy systems, modern applications, and external data sources without replacing existing infrastructure. It features three connected layers: InsureMESH's data-first platform, Appian's automation and AI agents, and a configurable application layer. The solution was demonstrated at InsurTech Insights New York. The architecture aims to address industry pressure to modernise whilst maintaining auditability and underwriter control. Carriers can continue using existing core systems whilst adding an operational AI layer that runs in parallel, shortening traditional deployment cycles.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 6th, 2026
Appian reports $203.3M Q2 revenue, up 19% as cloud subscriptions surge 23%

Appian Corporation reported its second quarter 2026 financial results, showing strong growth across key metrics. Cloud subscriptions revenue increased 23% year-over-year to $131.7 million, whilst total revenue rose 19% to $203.3 million. The company's non-GAAP operating income reached $13.6 million, up from $5.6 million in the same quarter last year. Non-GAAP net income was $9.2 million, or $0.13 per share, compared to breakeven in Q2 2025. Professional services revenue grew 20% to $45.6 million. Cash flow from operations improved significantly to $12.1 million, compared to negative $1.9 million in the prior year period. For Q3 2026, Appian forecasts cloud subscriptions revenue between $133 million and $135 million, representing 17% to 19% year-over-year growth.

PR Newswire
Jul 23rd, 2026
NSW community workers access portable long service leave via new Appian platform, $57M in levies processed

Long Service Corporation, a New South Wales Government statutory body, has launched a digital application on the Appian Platform to help community services workers access long service leave entitlements across multiple employers. Delivered with Deloitte, the solution supports approximately 250,000 workers and 2,400 employers in tracking accrued service. Since launching in April 2026, the portal has processed over 5,800 service returns from nearly 2,000 employers, with more than 180,000 workers nominated into the scheme. LSC has received over $57 million in levy payments, with collections projected to exceed $100 million by 1 September 2026. The application integrates NSW Government shared services and enables workers and employers to manage the scheme through MyServiceNSW accounts, reducing administrative complexity for a sector characterised by short-term contracts and multiple employers.

Yahoo Finance
Jul 1st, 2026
Appian and Deloitte expand alliance to modernize UK policing with AI-powered solutions

Appian Corporation has expanded its alliance with Deloitte to deliver AI-powered solutions for modernising UK policing. The collaboration will replace fragmented legacy systems with a unified platform integrating records management, investigations and intelligence functions. The solution uses the Appian Platform to provide intelligent automation and centralised case management, reducing administrative burdens and improving data quality. The initiative addresses challenges including system interoperability and manual processing whilst accelerating investigations and improving intelligence sharing across regional forces. The launch builds on a decade-long partnership combining Deloitte's domain expertise with Appian's enterprise automation platform. The alliance aims to help policing organisations achieve productivity gains and operational efficiency amid rising digital and cross-border crime.

GlobeNewswire
Jun 26th, 2026
Top technology executives recognized at the 2026 CapitalCIO ORBIE Awards.

Top technology executives recognized at the 2026 CapitalCIO ORBIE Awards. Leading CIOs honored for leadership, innovation, and business impact. WASHINGTON, June 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - The 2026 CapitalCIO ORBIE Awards honored leading chief information officers (CIOs) from Marriott International, Carlyle, HII, Virginia Tech, Appian, and OrthoVirginia for their exceptional leadership. Hosted by CapitalCIO, one of over 50 Inspire Leadership Network chapters, the prestigious award honors CIOs who drive business transformation and industry impact. This exclusive event brought together top executives and industry leaders from Capital Area. The morning honored excellence in technology leadership across six award categories at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner. "Behind every technology innovation is a CIO leading the vision and shaping the strategy," said Lisa Roger, CapitalCIO Chair. "The ORBIE Awards are the ultimate recognition program for the leaders behind the work." Meet the 2026 CapitalCIO ORBIE Award Winners: * Renee Wynn, CIO (fmr), NASA received the Leadership ORBIE. * Naveen Manga, Global CIO, Marriott International, received the Super Global ORBIE for organizations over $20 billion annual revenue & multi-national operations. * Lucia Soares, Partner, CIO & Head of Tech Transformation, Carlyle, received the Global ORBIE for organizations over $2 billion annual revenue & multi-national operations. * Chris Soong, EVP & CIO, HII, received the Large Enterprise ORBIE for organizations over $3 billion annual revenue. * Sharon Pitt, VP, IT & CIO, Virginia Tech, received the Enterprise ORBIE for organizations over $1.3 billion annual revenue. * Myles Weber, CIO, Appian, received the Large Corporate ORBIE for organizations over $645 million annual revenue. * Terri Ripley, CIO, OrthoVirginia, received the Corporate ORBIE for organizations up to $645 million annual revenue. About the ORBIE: The ORBIE is the preeminent executive recognition for C-suite leaders. Since 1998, the ORBIE Awards have recognized leadership excellence, building relationships between executives and trusted business partners, and inspiring the next generation of leaders. Finalists and winners are selected through an independent peer-adjudicated process led by prior ORBIE recipients based on the following criteria: * Leadership and management effectiveness * Business value created by technology innovation * Engagement in industry and community endeavors CapitalCIO ORBIE Keynote & Attendance: The keynote address for the CapitalCIO ORBIE Awards was delivered by Renee Wynn, CIO (fmr), NASA, who was interviewed by Melvin Brown II, Deputy Executive Director (fmr), U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Over 300 guests attended, representing leading Capital Area organizations and their technology partners. The following partners made the 2026 CapitalCIO ORBIE Awards possible: * Underwriters: Google Cloud, Island, Lumen, Moveworks, Oteemo * Gold Partners: Comcast, Zscaler * Silver Partners: Cloudflare, Future Tech Enterprise, Palo Alto Networks, YAS Networks * Bronze Partners: Between Pixels, CDW, eShare, Hexaware, Lava Technology Services, Workday Government * Media Partner: Washington Business Journal * Nonprofit Partner: YearUp United About CapitalCIO: CapitalCIO is the preeminent peer leadership network of chief information officers (CIOs) in Capital Area. As one of over 50 chapters of the Inspire Leadership Network, CapitalCIO belongs to a national membership organization exclusively comprised of C-suite leaders from public and private businesses, government, education, healthcare, and nonprofit institutions. CapitalCIO is led by a CIO Advisory Board, with support from an executive director and staff. Underwriter executives support the chapter and ensure the programs remain non-commercial and exclusive to qualified CIOs and members. About Inspire Leadership Network: Inspire Leadership Network is the preeminent peer leadership network of C-suite executives. With over 2,000 members across over 50 chapters, Inspire members serve public and private businesses, government, education, healthcare, and non-profit institutions. Inspire exists to help leaders thrive in today's most challenging executive roles. Media Contact Nicole Lammes [email protected]

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